Ryan Stahl and Greg Grismore each picked up up two wins in the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for two-year-old trotting fillies Wednesday (July 7) at MGM Northfield Park. The series drew five $17,500 divisions.
The fastest miles of the night were 2:00.1 efforts by Crea Star and Toes In The Water with Stahl on the lines. Stahl drove Crea Star (Creatine) for trainer Norman Robbins and owner Susan Robbins. Toes In The Water (Long Tom) is trained by Tye Loy, who shares ownership with Roger Morlock.
Grismore drove Alana Hill (What The Hill) to a 2:00.3 victory for trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. and owners G C Gold Racing, Walnut View Farm and John Schlabach.
He also was on the lines for Jimmy Lupton trainee Aunt Rita (Uncle Peter), who stopped the clock in 2:03.1 for owner Bartley Traditions Racing.
Sweet On Pete (Uncle Peter) came home a winner with Anthony MacDonald for Jason McGinnis and Thestable Sweet On Pete in 2:01.1.
Buckeye Stallion Series Action returns to MGM Northfield Park on Monday (July 12) with two-year-old colt and gelding pacers, and on Wednesday (July 14) with two-year-old filly pacers.
(Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association)