The Buckeye Stallion Series for three-year-old trotting colts were in action at Eldorado Scioto Downs Tuesday night (August 25), as three $17,500 divisions went to post.
Exhibit Class, by Triumphant Caviar and out of Classic Blaze, notched his second win of the series in a lifetime mark of 1:56.1. Driver Josh Sutton started from Post 6 and got away third. He went first up and grabbed the lead at the three-quarters pole and hung tough to win by a half length. Sean Smithpeters trains for owner Marion Beachy. The winner returned $19.40. Mission Voyage with Jeremy Smith was second and Big Box Hanover with Jeff Nisonger finished third.
The fastest time in the BSS was turned in by Holton and trainer-driver Kayne Kauffman for owner Douglas Millard in 1:55. The Dontyouforgetit-Mamas Broken Heart gelding got away third from Post 1 and was out and moving at the half to win by five and a half lengths. He paid $11.00 to win. Ryan Stahl finished second with Rose Run Victor while Elliott Deaton finished third with Look In My Eyes.
Sandy Beatty trained and drove the other winner, B Nicking, in 1:55.1, which was a lifetime mark. The gelding is by Wishing Stone, out of B Nicki, and is owned by Ben Robards. Beatty took the overland trip from Post 4 and finally grabbed the lead at the top of the stretch. He went on to win by a half length. The winner paid $19.60, Enforcing The Law with Ryan Stahl was second, and Rose Run Vindicate was third for Chris Page.
The Buckeye Stallion Series will continue on Saturday night (August 29) at Eldorado Scioto Downs for the fourth leg of the three-year-old colt pace.
(With files from the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association)