Lazarus mare scores again

Celcius (Ridge Warren) captures the $7,000 featured fillies & mares’ harness racing pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (May 15).

Zendayas Firstlady (Joe Chindano Jr.) was first in :27.0.  April Ava (Mike Merton) then took over with a lap to go and led to the half in 56.2.  Celcius ($4.44) made her move first-over going down the backstretch.  April Ava had a short lead to three quarters in 1:25.1.

As they reached the stretch Celcius took control and held off a late charge by second place finisher Queen Sun Ryser (Ron Cushing) to win in 1:54.3.  Arrive In Style (Tom Merton) finished third.

CELCIUS REPLAY

Celcius is a 5-year-old mare by Lazarus.  She is owned by Chris and trainer Dale Lawton.  It was her third win in 2026.  She now has 15 career victories.

Jim Pantaleano had a driving hat trick.  James Kennedy had a driving double.  Paul Blumnfeld had a training double.

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (May 16) with starting at 6:15 p.m.

For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by John Horne, for Tioga Downs