Hennessey Sweeps Tioga Opens

Published: June 19, 2022 08:19 pm EDT

Hennessey claimed victory in both features at Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 19).  

Hennessey won the $13,000 Open Pace with Southwind Ozzi. 

Southwind Ozzi went to the front and led to the first quarter in :26.4. He used a :29.2 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.1. He cruised to three-quarters in 1:24. As they reached the stretch, Raukapuka Ruler N came all out after the leader, but Southwind Ozzi was too strong and won easily in 1:51.4. Raukapuka Ruler N had to settle for second. Some Deal Hanover finished third. 

Southwind Ozzi is a six-year-old horse by Somebeachsomewhere.  He is owned by Vincent Ali Jr. and Alma Lafelice while trained by Bill MacKenzie. It was his seventh with this season. He now has 30 victories. He paid $2.50 to win.

Hennessey captured the $13,000 Open Trot with Angel Nation. 

Lightfootedlegend was first to the quarter in :27.1. Angel Nation took over control and led to the half in :55.3. He was first to three-quarters in 1:24.1. As they made the turn for home, it Angel Nation was untouchable as he won easily in 1:53.3. Itonlymoneyhoney was second best as Creekside Pete got third. 

Angel Nation is a five-year-old gelding by Archangel. He is owned by William Hartt and trainer Melissa Beckwith. It was his fourth win this season. He now owns 13 victories. He paid $2.90 to win.

Hennessey got his other wins with Hurrikanekingcarlo ($10.40) and Keystone Tenacious ($4.00). 

Lauren Tritton combined with trainer Shane Tritton for wins with Springsteen ($3.30) and Letsnotforget ($14.80). Their other trips to the winner's circle came with Our Majordan A ($3.10) and Globaldomination N ($2.50). 

Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Friday (June 24) starting at 6:15 p.m. (EDT).

(Tioga Downs)

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