Shebestingin looked impressive on the program lines coming
into Friday night's Tompkins-Geers stakes for 2-year-old filly pacers at Tioga
Downs. When the race was over she reassured everyone that was not deceiving
winning her division impressively in 1:53.4.
David Miller was unhurried from post position number three
and settled in fifth as the field cut through fractions of 27.3 and 57.3. At
the half mile mark of the race, Miller sent Shebestingin to the outside and
then was quickly sent three wide down the backside as she was not looking for
cover. Three quarters popped up in 1:25.2 and Shebestinging was in front by
open lengths and she continued that way under wraps in a new lifetime best of
1:53.4.
"She is a very nice filly and she has very high, high speed," said winning trainer Joe Holloway.
"She is better tracking horses than she is on the front which a lot of horses
are and David was looking to come off the pace he just wasn't looking for any
cover."
"To David's credit (driver-David Miller), after the first
time he baby raced her he told me that he would stick with her for the rest of
the year." added Holloway.
The 2-year-old daughter of Bettor's Delight – Armbro Tussle
is now a perfect three for three in her young racing career for Val D'Or Farms,
Gewertz, and L&L Devisser.
Capturing the other division for 2-year-old pacing fillies
was Aria J – Pat Berry 1:56.2 for trainer Linda Toscano. While the lone
division for 2-year-old pacing colts was won by Don't Ya Know (David Miller) in
1:54 for trainer Joe Holloway.
Tioga Downs continues its Tompkins-Geers weekend with live
racing resuming on Saturday, July 21st at 6:50 pm.
Tioga Downs will also once again be
offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four in coordination with the USTA's
strategic wagering program on Sunday, July 22nd on the last four
races of the day (post time 1:30 pm). For more information on Tioga Downs
please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com
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