Tizway wins Big A feature

NEW YORK (AP) -Tizway kicked off his season with a win, beating Half Metal Jacket by 2 3/4 lengths Friday in the $46,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.

Rajiv Maragh was aboard for trainer H. James Bond as the 5-year-old got his fourth win in 13 starts. The time was 1:22.44 for the seven furlongs on the fast track.

Tizway paid $6.20, $3.40 and $2.60. Half Metal Jacket rallied for second, returning $3.40 and $2.60. Roaring Lion held on for third, earning $2.10.

Making his first start since finishing 12th in the Japan Cup in December, Tizway pressed the pace set by Roaring Lion before taking charge in the deep stretch. He was the 2-1 favorite on the class drop following three straight Grade 1 races.