Freshmen filly trotters took center stage at Eldorado Scioto Downs for the third leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series on Tuesday.
Frantastic L (Hank LeVan) led the fastest of the four $17,500 divisions. Headed to the half, the daughter of Team Six found herself behind even-money favourite Crystas Legacy (Tyler Smith). After popping the pocket at the three-quarters pole, Frantastic L battled her way to a new lifetime mark in 1:57.4. Crystas Legacy held on for second with Bella Time (Aaron Merriman) in third.
Frantastic L has now tallied seven wins in 10 seasonal starts. Purchased for only $10,000 out of the Buckeye Classic Sale, the filly has bankrolled upwards of $35,000. Hank LeVan drives and trains for the LeVan Stables, Darmofal Racing, Edward Perry and Megan LeVan.
In the first division, C S Irene (Smith) tripped the wire in 1:59.2. After getting away fourth on the rail, the Long Tom filly found herself first up past the half. Heading into the final turn, C S Irene cleared the front and marched home in a new lifetime mark. Jasmine Star (Chris Page) finished second while Pariso (Ronnie Gillespie) completed the Trifecta.
The victory marks the second lifetime win for C S Irene. Mike Polhamus conditions for Matt Rowe.
Twish (Page) took the third division in a new lifetime mark of 1:58.4. The daughter of Long Tom made her winning move on the backside. Pulling from fourth off the rail, Twish challenged the race leader and never looked back. Go Long Katie (Smith) rallied for second and Lose My Mind As (Austin Hanners) was third.
Trained by Dan Reynolds, Twish has hit the board in each of her five lifetime starts. With three wins and two second place finishes, the filly has bankrolled over $26,000 for owners Dan & Gary Reynolds.
Smokinhotirishgirl (Anthony MacDonald) closed out the final division of the Buckeye Stallion Series in 2:00.1. Leaving from post eight, the 13-1 Uncle Peter filly found a pocket trip. Out of the final turn, Smokinhotirishgirl spotted the
The victory is the first for Smokinhotirishgirl. Jason McGinnis trains for Thestable and Hutchison Harness.
Live racing returns to Eldorado Scioto Downs on Wednesday (Aug 17) at 3:15 p.m.
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