Little Santamonica (Aaron Byron) would capture the Fillies and Mares Open II ($9,000). on Friday (September 1) at Tioga Downs.
Little Santamonica ($6.20) would charge out of the gate to take the lead but All Charged Up (Tom Jackson) would take over before the first quarter. Little Santamonica (Little Steven) re-took the lead as they went by the stands for the first time and the 9 year-old mare, who is owned Courtney Crawford and trained by Jordon Hope, never looked back and won in 1:52.3.
Finishing second was K J's Caroline (Jim Taggart Jr.) and Mcace Of Arts (Mike Merton) got third.
Mike Merton would win twice on the night. First with Rockin Desire ($30.40) and then with Empty Gesture ($15.40).
Tioga Downs returns to live action on Saturday (September 2) with a 10 race card starting at 6:50 p.m.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com
John Horne for Tioga Downs