Real Lucky N scored in the $6,000 featured pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (Sept. 6).
Devisser took the lead and led to the first quarter in :26.4. Real Lucky N took over as they went by the stands for the first time. He led to the half in :56.4. Rockntouch came first-over and put on pressure all the way down the backstretch. Real Lucky N led to three-quarters in 1:24.3.
As they made the turn for home Real Lucky N shook loose and won going away in a lifetime best of 1:52.3. Rockntouch held on to finish second. Mac Anover took third.
Real Lucky N is a six-year-old gelding by Real Desire. He is owned and trained by Rob Harmon. It was his fourth win this season. He now has 26 victories. Mike Merton drove the $3.90 winner.
Merton collected a total of four victories on the card. His other wins came with Whip N Neigh Neigh ($54.50), Majoring Artist ($44.40), and Lofty Beach ($3.70).
With just two live racing dates left in 2020, Wally Hennessey leads all drivers with 84 wins. Mike Merton is second with 68 tallies. Corey Braden (26), Tyler Buter (24), and Bruce Aldrich Jr. (21) round out the top five.
Rob Harmon trained three winners on the program and leads all trainers with 42 victories. Gaston Lareau is second with 32 trips to the winner’s circle. Joe Skowyra is third on the list with 29 wins. Mike Deters (26) and Jim McDonald (25) round out the top five.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (Sept. 11) and will feature the New York Excelsior A finals. Post time is 3 p.m. (EDT).
(Tioga Downs)