After re-establishing the track record for two-year-old pacing geldings in his last start, Fulfullnmydestiny was back in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday, Sept. 10 to reset the record books yet again.

With trainer/driver James Yoder in the bike, Fulfullnmydestiny turned in a 1:49.2 effort to capture his $47,500 division of Indiana Sires Stakes for two-year-old pacing colts and geldings and record the first sub-1:50 mile by a two-year-old in Harrah’ s Hoosier Park history.

Leaving from post five, Fulfullnmydestiny left alertly but didn’t reach the lead until just before the half. Treys Charlie and Brandon Bates benefitted from a pocket trip while the rest of the field followed along intently in single file order.

When Fulfullnmydestiny hit the three-quarters in 1:22.4, he was on top by three and the rest of the field was struggling to stay within striking distance. Using a :26.3 final quarter, Fulfullnmydestiny sprinted to the wire under a hand drive from Yoder and finished 6-1/2 lengths in front of Big Law and Sam Widger. Treys Charlie held on for third.

As the overwhelming favourite, Fulfullnmydestiny returned $2.80 at the betting windows.

Owned by Brett Boyd Racing, the homebred Tellitlikeitis—Driven By Destiny gelding earned his third win in six seasonal starts and has now banked $97,690.

Fulfullnmydestiny was one of three Indiana Sires Stakes divisional winners on the evening. Driver John DeLong and Thunder Country pulled the biggest upset of the night in the opening division after they stormed home a winner at odds of 48-1. Sent off as the longest shot on the board, Thunder Country was uninvolved through the early stages of the race before employing a :26.1 closing kick to get the win in 1:51.1.

Trained by Michelle Finn, Thunder Country recorded his second win from 11 seasonal starts and lowered his mark with the victory. Owned by Ervin Wickey, the Rockin Inage—Happy Feet Too gelding has now banked $44,600.

Topville Somrocket and driver Brandon Bates were able to spring an upset of their own in the second division. Scoring at odds of 15-1, Topville Somrocket used a ground-saving trip before pacing home with authority to get the victory in 1:51.2 over Yourwishisgranted and Jay Cross. Incredible Badge and John DeLong rounded out the trifecta. Topville Somrocket returned $32.60 to his backers.

Trained by Jay Hochstetler, Topville Somrocket recorded his second win from 10 seasonal starts. The Rockin Image—Somewhere Fameous gelding is owned in partnership by Connie Hochstetler, John Schoo, Louise Mercuro and South of the Tracks Racing.

Live racing will continue at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Saturday at an adjusted post time of 5 p.m.

(With files from Hoosier Park)