Mild upset in Tioga Downs feature pace

The Stunning Nun N (Bettor’s Delight) and harness racing driver Tyler Miller captured the $9,000 fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (May 24).

The Stunning Nun N ($20.60) went straight for the lead and led to the quarter in :28.1.  She slowed things down and used a :30.3 second quarter to be first to the half in :58.4.  As they reached the backstretch Arnie’s Angel (Ridge Warren) came first-up to challenge.  The Stunning Nun N reached three-quarters first in 1:27.0.

As they made the turn for home The Stunning Nun N shook off Arnie’s Angel.  Second place finisher Huntressville A (Mike Merton) became the major danger as she came flying home.  The Stunning Nun N dug in and held on to win in 1:56.0.  Won Surreal Deal (Barton Dalious) finished third.

The Stunning Nun N is a 9-year-old mare owned by J Warner, J Manning, B Jensen, and trainer Mike Deters.  It was her second win this season.  She now has 26 career wins.

THE STUNNING NUN N REPLAY

Aaron Byron drove three winners on the card.  Mike Merton and Tyler Miller had driving doubles.

Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 25) at 6:15 p.m.

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For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by John Horne, for Tioga Downs