Sophomore pacing fillies rounded a week’s worth of Indiana Sires Stakes (INSS) action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino with two $32,000 divisions highlighting the evening’s 14-race card on Saturday (Aug. 22).
Divisional winners Somebodyslilly visited the winner’s circle for the fourth consecutive time this season while Grace Rocks found the winner’s circle for the first time this season.
Somebodyslilly moved first over up the backside and paced strongly to the wire to score in 1:50.2 in the opening division. Driven by Michael Oosting, Somebodyslilly used a :27 final quarter to track down pacesetter Mystical Carrie and Trace Tetrick late in the lane to record her fourth-consecutive victory and second-straight INSS victory.
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Trained, owned and bred by Eli Schwartz, the daughter of Time To Roll—Somebodys Artist recorded her fourth win from five seasonal outings and sixth win from 16 starts overall. With the win, Somebodyslilly pushed her lifetime bankroll over the $100,000 mark and now sports a lifetime bankroll of $114,100.
In the second division, Joey Putnam guided Grace Rocks to a 10-1 upset victory. After a two-year-old campaign amassing $163,000, Grace Rocks was able to overcome a long, first-over grind to stop the timer in 1:50.3 and score the first win of her sophomore season. The 1:50.3 victory was also a lifetime best.
Trained by Britney Dillon, Grace Rocks has now won seven of 15 starts. The daughter of Rockin Image—Cosmic Grace has amassed $183,560 in lifetime purse earnings for owner Howard Taylor.
Live Racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will continue on Tuesday (Aug. 25). Tuesday’s 13-race card will feature INSS action for the two-year-old trotting fillies. Tuesday’s card will also feature a $15,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 pool in Races 3-6 and a $10,000 Guaranteed Hoosier High-5 in Race 13.
(Harrah's Hoosier Park)