Major Look, fresh off of her Mistletoe Shalee win over world
champion, American Jewel, returned to action on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs
in the Tompkins-Geers.
The overwhelming favorite did not disappoint her
supporters as she carved the mile out for herself putting up fractions of 27,
54.3, and 1:21.4 before drawing away from the field with ease in a new stakes
record of 1:49.3.
The mile was just a fifth of a second off of the track
record for 3-year-old filly pacers held by See You At Peelers.
This was the
second straight sub-50 performance by the 3-year-old daughter of Art Major –
Band Of Emeralds, who is owned in partnership by Balkunas, Giordano, and
Pancella. Kevin McDermott took over the training just a few weeks ago for his
friend and trainer, Robert Riddle, who was injured at the barn while working
with Major Look.
"I just took over training her a couple weeks ago after
Major Look had injured Bob (former trainer – Robert Riddle) around the barn.
She (Major Look) is a very, very special filly, and Gregory (driver – Jeff
Gregory) said when he asked her at the top of the stretch today she took right
off. Her next start will be next Saturday afternoon in the Adio Volo at The
Meadows," said winning trainer, Kevin McDermott in the winner's circle.
Steelhead Hanover and Joe Pavia Jr. posted the fastest mile
for the 3-year-old pacing colts in the first of two divisions on Sunday
afternoon. Pavia moved Steelhead Hanover at the quarter
and went on to hold off Forever Just (Jason Bartlett) from the pocket to win in
1:50. The mile established a new lifetime mark for the 3-year-old son of
Bettor's Delight – Special Beauty for the partnership of Agc Stables, Dijo
Racing, Barbera, and Held.
Capturing the other divisions of Tompkins-Geers were: 3FP –
Marinade Hanover – Sam Schillaci (1:52.3) and 3CP – Bet On The Law – Joe Pavia
Jr. (1:51.3).
Tioga Downs continues live racing action on Monday, July 23rd with a post time of 6:00 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com
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