Bartlett and Ryder sweep NYSS at Tioga

Harness racing driver Jason Bartlett and trainer Chris Ryder swept both divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 2).

Tarrific (Huntsville) wins the $58,100 first division.

Bronx Barista (Mark MacDonald) went to the front and led to the quarter in :27.3.  She used a:29.4 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.2.  Tarrific made her move first-over from third going down the backstretch as she battled for the lead.  Bronx Barista had a slight lead to three-quarters in 1:24.1.

The two fillies continued to battle down the stretch.  Tarrific broke free in deep stretch and won in 1:51.3.  Hunting Hula (Pat LaChance) came up to finish second.  Bronx Barista had to settle for third.

Tarrific is owned by Margeret Dey and Let It Ride Stables while trained by Chris Ryder.  It was her first career win. She paid $2.50 to win.

TARRIFIC REPLAY

Peace Talks (American Ideal) goes gate-to-wire to take the $59,200 second division.

The 10-1 Peace Talks went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :26.3.  She went :29.1 in the second quarter and was first to the half in :55.4.  Leanne’s Choice (Marcus Miller) was the first to make a move first-over down the backstretch, but she stalled as Peace Talks was first to three-quarters in 1:23.1.

As they made the turn for home Peace Talks was in control but had to brace for a late charge by second place finisher Ponynamedwildfire (Mark MacDonald).  Peace Talks held firm to win in a lifetime best of 1:50.4.  Camerican (Jordan Stratton) finished third.

Peace Talks is owned by Henderson Farms, FAC Racing Stable, J Bell, and R Mondillo while trained by Ryder.  Her first win this season.  She now has three career victories and paid $23.20 to win.

PEACE TALKS REPLAY

Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Friday (June 7) at 6:15 p.m.

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by John Horne, for Tioga Downs