Champagne Records Equalled In Ohio
The Champagne County Fair in Urbana hosted the Buckeye Stallion Series on Tuesday night with 14 races, each of which carried a purse of $17,500.
In the two-year-old filly pace, the track record was equalled twice. Heavenissofaraway with Dan Noble for owner-trainer Anette Lorentzon was a winner in 1:58.1. The Racing Hill filly is two for two in Buckeye Stallion Series action.
Later in the card, Rockin The Blues was also a winner in 1:58.1 for Noble and trainer Christi Noble. Dr Jerry Maloon owns the Pet Rock filly who was making her first appearance in BSS action. The track record was established by Maavelous and Josh Sutton in 2016.
Smothastenesewisky with Chris Page made it three for three in the Buckeye Stallion Series by winning in 1:58.4 for owner-trainer Brian Haynes.
Other winners were Apple Soozy (1:59.3) and Pompatuse Of Love 1:58.4.
The two-year-old colt pace had two winners with 1:56.1 performances. Imagine It with Ryan Stahl for Kent Wilcox made it seven for eight on the season in a wire-to-wire win by four lengths. The If I Can Dream gelding is owned by Richard Copp and is a perfect three for three in BSS action. Twig, by Mr Apples, was a winner in a nearly wire-to-wire performance by one length. The gelding was driven by Chris Page for trainer Mike Polhamus and owner Julie Farley. Twig is also a perfect three for three in BSS action.
Other winners were Feelin Western (1:57.4), Pine Grove Racer (1:58.4), and Rockinmyshoes 1:59.
The two-year-old filly trot was led by Elegant Gigi with Ryan Stahl and owner-trainer Rosy Weaver in 2:01.4. The Dejarmbro filly came home by seven lengths after being fifth at the half and moving first up.
Charming Nancy with Josh Sutton continued her perfection in the Buckeye Stallion Series. The Uncle Peter filly has won all three legs, winning in 2:04 for trainer Chris Beaver. The filly is owned by Beaver, Joe Sbrocco, Mary McLoughlin, and Michael Carter.
Other winners were Forceful Power (2:03) and Forget The Past (2:04.2).
All of the two-year-old pacing races were sub-2:00 performances on the super Champagne County Fair track.
The drivers were led by Chris Page with four wins, while Dan Noble and Ryan Stahl had three apiece.
The third leg of the two-year-old colt trot will be held Wednesday, August 12 at MGM Northfield Park.
(Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association)