Monday, September 14, 2009

He's Gorgeous continues to roll in NYSS

Friday, September 11, 2009

by Dustin Ross, publicity director, Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY -- He’s Gorgeous continued his reign of terror in the New York Sire Stakes on Friday night (Sept. 11) at Tioga Downs for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers.

Over a track rated "sloppy," and after a 10-minute rain delay, Jason Bartlett sent the 2-year old son of Art Major-So Ravishing to the front past the quarter pole in 28.3. The duo slowed things down through a middle half in 1:00.3, with the second choice Jo Pa’s Fod (Jim Morrill Jr.) sitting on their back. Bartlett asked He’s Gorgeous to pace through the final panel and the colt responded posting a last quarter in 27.4, to trip the tele-timer in 1:57.

It was the seventh win in nine seasonal starts for He’s Gorgeous, who increased his earnings to more than $133,000. Linda Toscano trains He’s Gorgeous for Ken Jacobs of Baldwinsville, N.Y., who purchased the colt for $97,000. Jim Morrill Jr. and Jo Pa’s Fod finished second, while Shinedupnreadytogo (Matt Kakaley) finished third.

Bettor Again posted the fastest mile of the night for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers with Jim Morrill Jr. in the bike. Morrill was sitting fourth on the rail as the field passed the quarter pole in 28.1. Morrill then pulled to the outside and sent Bettor Again to the front and right down the front end through fractions of 57.3 and 1:26.1 before sprinting away from the field in 28.4.



The mile of 1:55 was just a fifth of a second off the lifetime mark for Bettor Again that was set at Tioga Downs on Aug. 16. The 2-year-old son of Bettor’s Delight-Jated Love is trained by Noel Daley for Patricia Stable of Massapequa, N.Y. It was the third win in six seasonal starts for Bettor Again who increased his bankroll to more than $100,000 with the victory.



Bluff Point set a new lifetime mark with her 1:55.3 win.

Grabbing the victory in the third division for freshman pacing colts was Bluff Point (Jim Morrill Jr.), who inherited the lead as favored Flexjet (Dan Cappello Jr.) made a costly break around the final turn. The mile of 1:55.3 was a new lifetime mark for the 2-year-old son of Pro Bono Best-Hannah Road, who is trained by Ron Burke for the partnership of Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, and the JJK stable.

Capturing the two $90,469 divisions for freshman pacing fillies were Hula’s Z Tam (Mike Lachance) in 1:57, and Lady Major (Jason Bartlett) in 1:55.4 after being placed the winner. Jim Morrill Jr. and Max’s Leading Lady finished first, but were placed second do to interference in the stretch with Bartlett and Lady Major.

Tioga Downs continues live racing action on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 6:50 p.m. and features the $127,000 Artiscape Pace that includes world champions Hana Hanover (George Brennan) and Southwind Tempo (Tim Tetrick), along with double millionaire Darlin’s Delight (Yannick Gingras).

The Manwall



September 11 - February 7, 2010

It’s here! On Friday, September 11, every mans dream is coming true. Making its debut at Tioga Downs Casino, it’s The Manwall.

The unveiling of the Manwall at Tioga Downs Casino will take place on Friday, September 11th at 10:30 a.m. following the grand opening celebration of Subway on the Tioga Stage.

Tired of spending weekends watching football on one TV? The Manwall has all the luxuries of a sports bar and more in your very own living room. The Manwall is equipped with four televisions; one 42” Vizio Flat Panel LCD HD TV; three 26” Vizio Flat Panel LCD HD TVs; 1,000 watt home theatre system; wireless surround sound speakers; 5-disc DVD player; Ipod docking station; full size built in kegerator; two humidors; live 7 foot sports ticker; microwave; and a wine rack.

Tioga Downs Casino will be giving away this exact Manwall on Sunday, February 7th 2010 (the Big Game) at 9:00 pm. You must be present to win.

Participants can earn entries to win the Manwall by playing the Sports Game each week during the NFL season. Sports Game is a game in which contestants fill out bubble sheets to try and correctly select the winner of each NFL game that week, and could win their share if $1,000,000 at the end of the season. Separate free play prizes are given out on a weekly basis for contestants selecting the most correct winners in that week.

Don’t miss out on your chance to have the most elite home sports system on the market, only at Tioga Downs Casino “More free play, a short drive away”. Must be 18 years or older to play video gaming machines, please play responsibly. For more information please contact us at 888-WIN-TIOGA or online at www.tiogadowns.com

UFC #103



Saturday, September 19

Watch the fight on the big screens! UFC #103 is broadcast 10pm in Coaster's Sports bar with drink specials.

4-Wheeler Giveaway



Saturday, September 19

Earn entries all month long for your chance to win a utility 4-wheeler! Drawings every Saturday in September at Midnight. Must be present to win.

Sport Game



Sunday, September 13

Promotion: Sport Game - Earn your share of ONE MILLION DOLLARS in our Sport Game Football Picks now - January 3rd. Sports Game is a game in which contestants fill out bubble sheets to try and correctly select the winner of each NFL game that week, and could win $1,000,000 at the end of the season. Separate prizes are given out on a weekly basis for contestants selecting the most correct winners in that week.

Agony Hill



Saturday, September 12

Race & Rock - Agony Hill performs 10pm-1am on Coaster’s Stage.

4-Wheeler Giveaway



Saturday, September 12

Earn entries all month long for your chance to win a utility 4-wheeler! Drawings every Saturday in September at Midnight. Must be present to win.

Adri Young

Friday, September 11

Enjoy live music at Tioga Downs! Adri Young performs from 9pm-Midnight in Coaster’s Sports Bar

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Win a 2009 Chevy Silverado!



September 1-26

Earn entries all month long for your chance to win a Chevy Silverado! Grand prize Drawing Saturday September 26 at Midnight. Must be present to win.

$500 every 15 minutes!



Fridays in September

Every Friday, $500 in Free Play given away every 15 minutes. 7pm-11:45pm!