Saulsbrook Victor fights back to win

Saulsbrook Victor (Brett MacDonald) captures the $15,000 featured Open harness racing pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 10).

Saulsbrook Victor ($4.24) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :26.4.  He used :28.3 second quarter to be first to the half in :55.2.  Livonjaxandqueens (Greg Merton) was first to make a move heading down the backstretch getting the short lead to three quarters in 1:23.0.

As they reached the stretch Saulsbrook Victor rallied back to take the lead but had to brace for the late charge from second place finisher Four By Four (Ron Cushing).  Saulsbrook Victor held on to win in 1:51.3.  Livonjaxandqueens had to settle for third money.

Saulsbrook Victor is an 8-year-old gelding by Source Of Pride.  He is owned by Brett MacDonald and trained by Ronald MacDonald.  It was his third win this season.  He now has 37 career victories.

SAULSBROOK VICTOR REPLAY

Jim Pantaleano drove five winners on the card.  Mike Deters had a training grand slam.  They combined for wins with Always B Elvis, Mirragon A, Bluebird Time, and Vulcan Star N.  Pantaleano got his other win with Keystone Dash.

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (May 15) 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