The Stallion Series, a new series inaugurated by the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission in 2009, will be making its initial appearance at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Saturday afternoon, August 8

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Three divisions of the Stallion Series for two-year-old trotting fillies are carded for Saturday afternoon as part of a 17-race card, one non-wagering division set for 12:20 p.m. That division has a five-horse field.

The series produces an extra racing option for owners of PA-sired freshmen. There will be four preliminary legs and a $40,000 championship for each of the four divisions of the two-year-olds. Stallion Series races will be held the racing day before a Pennsylvania Sire Stakes race at a given track and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be hosting four such races Tuesday night, August 11 with purses of $64,000-plus.

Stallion Series races for two-year-old pacing fillies will be held on Saturday, August 15, followed by the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for the like on Tuesday, August 18.

(Pocono Downs)