The Labor day harness racing matinee at Tioga Downs will feature two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for sophomore pacing fillies. Both races look to be very entertaining.

The first division will feature Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) winner Obvious Blue Chip (Scott Zeron) and EBC elimination winner Tequilla Monday (Brett Miller).

Obvious Blue Chip (Roll With Joe) who is owned by NLG Racing Stable with Stephen Klunowski and trained by Mark Steacy, is the morning line second choice at 3-1. The 3 year-old filly sat fourth for most of the race before charging late to win the EBC two weeks ago. She has four wins on the season so far, including a NYSS win at Buffalo in June.

Tequilla Monday (American Ideal) was favored to win the EBC after her convincing win in the eliminations. She would control the pace and led all the way through three-quarters. Owned by Northfork Racing Stable with Chuck Pompey and trained by Chris Oakes, she would fade in the stretch and finished eighth. She is the morning line favorite at 5-2. She has six wins this season, including a leg of the NYSS at Yonkers in July.

In the second Division the morning line favorite is Clear Idea (Mark McDonald), at 2-1. The 3 year-old filly by American Ideal, finished second in the EBC finals. She had won seven in a row including 6 NYSS races and the EBC eliminations. Owned by Hutt Racing Stable and trainer Blake Macintosh, she has won nine of her 16 starts this season.

Roaring To Go (Brett Miller) will be the toughest challenger. She almost go to Clear Idea in the EBC eliminations, losing by a neck. She finished fourth in the EBC final. Owned by Frank Chick and trained by Kevin Lare, she won a leg of the NYSS at Yonkers in July. Roaring To Go (Art Major) is the morning line second choice at 5-2.

The 12 race card is a special Labor day matinee, starting at 1 p.m.

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John Horne for Tioga Downs