OSS two-year-olds fly at Scioto

Columbus, Ohio – 1:53.2 was the magic winning time in each of the three $40,000 divisions of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-old filly pacers on Friday (July 15th) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. 

Honey Buzz (Downbytheseaside, Tyler Smith) kicked off the opening Leg in the first division.

The filly found herself racing from the middle of the pack through the opening half. After spotting cover heading to the three-quarters pole, Honey Buzz tipped and pressed on. Unintimidated, the filly went three-wide through the final turn to win in 1:53.2. Trained by Steve Carter, Honey Buzz is owned by Randy T Young Stables.  

As the 30-1 longshot, Seaside Tina (Trevor Smith) finished second while 28-1 Colorful Dragon (Brett Miller) rallied for third.

In the next division, Boyzcalmecarlwayne (Fear The Dragon, Dan Noble) held off her competition into the final stride. After getting away third, she didn’t sit on the rail long before surging to the lead. The battle was on by the three-quarters pole, but the filly dug in every step to stop the clock in 1:53.2. Boyzcalmecarlwayne was a $9,000 purchase out of the Ohio Selected Jug Sale for owner/trainer Brian Haynes. 

Per the judges’ official ruling, Windydayatthebeach (Ronnie Wrenn Jr.) was placed second and No Fear Intended (Miller) was placed third. 

Cruise Alert (Yankee Cruiser, Miller) captured the final OSS division for freshmen fillies. The filly didn’t disappoint her backers as the 3-5 favorite. She the found the pocket for only a moment before establishing her dominance on the frontend. After an easy :30.- fraction to the half mile mark, Cruise Alert stepped it into gear. The filly produced a back half in :55.- to trip the wire in 1:53.2. Jeff Nisonger trains and co-owns Cruise Alert with Our Three Sons Stable. 

Fear Of Sports (Tyler Smith) finished third but was placed second while Onederfulbeach (Aaron Merriman) finished fourth to be placed third.

Live racing resumes Saturday (July 15) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with a 16-race program. First post is 3:15PM. For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.

For complete race results, click here.

by Ashley Dailey, for the OHHA