Golden Son wins Open Trot at Tioga Downs
Golden Son (Mike Simons) won the Open Trot ($12,000) at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 12). Dragin The Wagon (Aaron Byron) controlled all the early fractions (:28.1, :58.1, 1:26.3). Golden Son ($2.90), who is owned by John DeVito and trained by Jenny Melander, sat in the pocket for the first three-quarters. Simons, would then go first over and wear down a stubborn Dragin The Wagon (second) to win in 1:55.2. Second Sister (Jim Meittinis) finished third.
Goldon Son is a 5-year-old gelding by Majestic Son. It was his fourth win in a row and fourth win of the season. He now has 24 career victories.
Mike Simons had three other winners. He won with Explosive Jet ($15.40), All On Black ($7.30), and Fleet Bumblebee ($9.10).
Mike Merton won four times as well. He got victories with KJ's Caroline ($10.40), Rusty's Flying ($3.10), Commentary ($4.10),and Delilah De Vie ($7.50)
Tioga Downs returns to live action on Sunday (May 13) with a 10 race card starting at 1 p.m.
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John Horne for Tioga Downs
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