Six divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for two-year-old filly pacers went behind the gate on Tuesday (July 26) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. A total of 53 fillies competed in the second leg with each division carrying a purse of $17,500. Of those six divisions, driver Chris Page won four.
In the opener, Page guided Darby Creek (pictured above) across the wire in the fastest division of the night. The Downbytheseaside filly found cover at the half and made her move. Darby Creek pulled three-wide in the final turn before tripping the wire in 1:54.1. Trained by Brian Brown, Darby Creek is co-owned by Donald and Michael Robinson, Robert Mondillo, and Rich Lombardo Racing. Chickaboo (Tyler Smith) hung on for second while Summer Fun (Shawn Barker II) finished third.
Page and Yankee Nudge took the next division in 1:56.3. After being flushed out off cover, Yankee Nudge dug deep to battle her way to the front of the field. The daughter of Yankee Cruiser found another gear at the top of stretch to score her first win for trainer and co-owner Joseph Lucas. At The Wire Farms also shares ownership. Hoofprintinthesand (Brett Miller) rallied for second and Apple Martini (Tony Hall) held on for third.
In the third division, Type A Dragon (Hall) scored her victory in 1:55.4. The gray filly by Fear The Dragon sat in the pocket for most of the mile before swinging three-wide in the final turn. A surge up the stretch secured Type A Dragon’s first win by a nose. Kelly O’Donnell conditions for Emerald Highlands Farm. Milles Rockin (Smith) finished in second with Thickerthanasnickr (Ken Holliday) in third.
After a perfect trip, Copacabana Hanover (Dan Noble) popped the pocket in the final turn to score the next division in 1:54.4. The daughter of Downbytheseaside has now bankrolled $16,250 in just three lifetime starts for trainer Andre Nared and owner Lionel Watiker. Seaside Show (Trevor Smith) placed second while The Dragon Queen (Miller) completed the trifecta.
Urania Blue Chip gave Page his third series victory in 1:54.3. The Ron Burke trainee found herself first-up after the quarter pole but hung on to make a major move on the backside. After an explosive charge to the front, Urania Blue Chip scored her first lifetime victory. The Downbytheseaside filly is owned in partnership by Burke Racing Stable, Hatfield Stables, Knox Services and Phillip Collura. Summa Beach (Noble) was second and High Flyin Filly (Aaron Merriman) was third.
Page scored his fourth series win aboard Vintage Memories in the final division. After getting away seventh, the daughter of Western Vintage dug deep and pulled three-wide in the last turn. Page popped the earplugs to secure her first victory in 1:57. Ryan Ver Hage trains and owns the freshman filly. Vintage Memories bested the 9-5 favourite, Miss Maddie P (Miller), in second with Santastic Cruiser (Cushing) in third.
Eldorado Scioto Downs has announced a $20,000 Pick-5 guaranteed pool for Wednesday (July 27).
Beginning in race five, the $20,000 guaranteed total pool for the 50-cent Pick-5 includes a $3,764 double carryover. The wager will offer a reduced takeout rate of only 14 per cent.
Eldorado Scioto Downs’ unique $1 Pick-8 will also boast a $25,000 guaranteed pool with a carryover of $9,146. Starting in race two, the wager will have a 15 per cent takeout on new money. If no one selects all eight winners, 50 per cent of the net pool will carry over into the following day while the remaining 50 per cent will be paid out in consolation to best ticket.
First post of the 16-race card is 3:15 p.m.
(With files from OHHA)