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Driver “Magic” Mike Merton and trainer Rob Harmon combine for a grand slam on Sunday afternoon (7-26) at Tioga. The dynamic duo finished first with American Pastime, Carronsidelegacy GB, Soho Skyfall A, Coalford Hitman GB. Merton had five wins altogether on the card. He got his other win with Bettor Sun. Matai Phil N (Lauren […]
Dandy’s Mercy (Captain Crunch) and harness racing driver Braxten Boyd captured the $13,000 fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (August 31). Fade Out (Tyler Miller) was first to the quarter in :27.0. Dandy’s Mercy ($2.60) took over control with a lap to go and led to the half in :55.4. She was […]
Racy Roxy A (Mr Feelgood, Mike Merton) took the $10,000 featured fillies & mares harness racing pace on Thursday (July 4). Racy Roxy A ($2.60) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :28.1. She used a :30.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :58.2. So Diva (Jim Taggart […]
Mike Merton drove five straight winners including a win with Andover Contessa (Andover Hall) in the $12,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 22). In the feature Discus Hanover (Braxten Boyd) led to the quarter in :27.4. Robbie Pev (Jim Pantaleano) then went on by with a lap to go. He was first […]
Vegas Ticket (Manofmanymissions) and harness racing driver Mike Merton captured the $12,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 11). Discus Hanover (Tom Merton) went to the front and led to the first quarter in :28.0. Vegas Ticket ($6.80) then took control as they headed to the stands for the first time. Hockey Hanover […]
In a one-on-one race for the title of Pacer of Year, P L Princess C (Thinking Out Loud) and harness racing driver Jeff Long captured the much anticipated $10,000 match race at Tioga Downs on closing night Saturday (September 23). Talk Show Chica (Corey Braden) blasted right out of the gate and led easily to […]
Driver Mike Merton drove four harness racing winners on the card including a win with Bluesville (Huntsville, $9.30) in the $11,500 featured pace on Monday (Sept. 4) at Tioga Downs. Machiatto A (Wally Hennessey) was first to the quarter in :27.2. He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.1. […]
Believer (Cantab Hall) and driver Ridge Warren and Quarrel (Always B Miki) with driver Mike Merton won the co-features at Tioga Downs on Friday (July 14). Believer cruises to easy win in the featured $10,500 Open 2 Trot. Believer ($4.60) raced first to the quarter in :27.4. He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first […]
Tantalize Bluechip (Devious Man) and harness racing driver Mike Merton won the $10,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 3). Tantalize Bluechip ($9.90) was first to the quarter in :27.3. Beer Cheese (Corey Braden) took over with a lap to go and led to the half in :57.3. Tantalize Bluechip popped the pocket and took […]
Driver Mike Merton and harness racing trainer Rob Harmon combined to have a grand slam afternoon including a win with Kilowatt Kid N (American Ideal) during the $11,000 Open II Handicap Pace At Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 14). In the feature Rebellious (Ridge Warren) grabbed the front and was first to the quarter in […]
Miley Rose (So Surreal) and harness racing driver Mike Merton captured the $13,000 Fillies & Mares Open 1-2 Handicap Pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 13). Prairie Westerngal (Wally Hennessey) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :28.1. Miley Rose ($13.80) came first-up from third and took over with a circuit […]
The Hunt Is On (Huntsville) and driver Jim Taggert Jr. and Secret Or Not (Muscleprinctonian) and driver Mike Merto) grabbed the harness racing co-features on opening night at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 6). The Hunt Is On ($6.70) took the $10,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace. Saint Lads Bijou (Wally Hennessey) led to the […]
Natameri (American Ideal) and driver Mike Simons and Can’t Say No (Explosive Matter) and driver Mike Merton grabbed the harness racing co-features at Tioga Downs on Saturday (September 17). Natameri ($7.20) takes the $15,000 Michael Gene Slavin Memorial Open Pace. Natameri went to the front and led to the quarter in :26.3. Our Majordan A (Brandon […]
Harness racing driver Mike Merton drove four winners including the featured $13,000 Fillies & Mares’ Open II Pace with Alta Madeira N (Alta Christiano) at Tioga Downs on Friday (August 19). Prairie Westerngal (Mike Simons) went to the front. A Better Game (Brandon Parker) took the lead at the quarter in :27.3 then went off-stride. Alta Madeira […]
Harness racing driver Mike Merton scored a driving grand slam at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 4). Merton got hot late winning four of the last five races on the card. He won three races with trainer Patti Harmon. They got wins with Shecouldbegood N ($3.90). I Am Winning ($4.90), and Blessingsandfavor ($2.50). He got his other win […]
Monticello, N.Y. – Harness racing driver Mike Merton and trainer Bo Sowers took top honors for 2021 at Monticello Raceway for leading dash winning driver and trainer. Merton outdistanced his rivals by almost 43 wins, finishing the year with 251 wins. Finishing second was former multiple top dash winner Bruce Aldrich, Jr., with 208 wins, […]
