Get Lit and Nextroundsonme grabbed the co-features at Tioga Downs on Sunday (Aug. 7).
Get Lit charged late to capture the $13,000 Open Pace.
Agedchedar Hanover grabbed the early lead but JB Mauney N then took over just before hitting the quarter first in :27.3. Rebellious took the lead with a lap to go and was first to the half in :56.4. Get Lit came first up going down the backstretch. The two pacers went shoulder to shoulder all the way to the final turn. Rebellious had a short lead to three-quarters in 1:23.4.
As they made the turn for home, Get Lit took control. Second-place finisher JB Mauney N came charging late but could only watch as Get Lit won in a seasonal best of 1:52.2. Hard Rock Hulk came up to finish third.
Get Lit is a five-year-old gelding by Sweet Lou. He is owned by Megan Beauchamp and trained by Bruce Clarke. It was his second win this season and his 12th victory overall. Jim Taggart Jr. drove the $29 winner.
Nextroundsonme took the $12,000 Open Trot.
Golden Kronos was first to the quarter in :28.3. Nextroundsonme went right on by heading to the stands for the first time. He was first to the half in :57.4 and first to three-quarters in 1:26.
As they made the turn for home, Golden Kronos popped the pocket but couldn’t get close as Nextroundsonme won easily in 1:54.4. Cant Say No came flying late to finish second. Crossfit Mouse was third best.
Nextroundsonme is a six-year-old gelding by Cantab Hall. He is owned by Jose Cervantes and trained by Jenny Melander. It was his fifth win of 2022. He now owns 22 victories. Wally Hennessey drove the $3.70 winner.
Mike Merton and Jim Taggert Jr. and had driving triples on the day. Kevin Reynolds Jr. had a training double.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Aug. 12) starting at 6:15 p.m. (EDT).
(Tioga Downs)