'The Michigan Missile' strikes again with 5 win blitz

A day after harness racing driver Braxten Boyd won five races at Tioga Downs, The “Michigan Missile” went right back to work winning another five on Sunday (June 14).

Boyd got his wins with TH Ollie, Son Of A Show, Belmont Royale N, Aces Or Bettor, and Red Right Hand.  He is on a groove once again at Tioga and is so fun to watch.

Flag Party (Joe Chindano Jr.) captures the $16,500 featured Open Pace

Flag Party ($10.22) was first to the quarter in :26.1.  Matai Phil N (Braxten Boyd) then took over control with a lap to go and was first to the half in :54.0.  Cruzin America (Mike Merton) was first to make a move challenging for the lead heading down the backstretch.  Matai Phil N shook him off and led to three quarters in 1:21.3.

As they made the turn for home Flag Party popped out of the pocket and went by second place finisher Matai Phil N to get the win in a lifetime best of 1:50.1.  Federer (Colin Kelly) finished third.

FLAG PARTY REPLAY

Flag Party is a 5-year-old gelding by Stag Party.  He is owned by Jeff Savidge, Michael DeSaye, Richard Dimalo, and Chindano Jr. while trained by Jennina Shaw.  It was his fourth win this season.  He now has 18 career victories.

Jim Pantaleano added had a driving hat trick on the 12-race card..

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (June 19) 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