Buckeye Stallion Series action at Scioto

Columbus, Ohio – A special Labor Day harness racing card at Eldorado Scioto Downs hosted the fourth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore trotters on Monday (Sep 5). Two divisions of 3-year-old fillies and three divisions of 3-year-old colts each competed for $17,500.

In the first division, husband and wife duo Dan and Christi Noble teamed up for the win with Lady Is Great (Creatine) in 1:54.3.

Driven by Dan, the filly got away second. Despite being overlooked at 9-1, Lady Is Great popped the pocket headed to the half mile marker and never looked back. In a new lifetime effort, Lady Is Great bested the 1-5 favorite La Belle Riviere (Aaron Merriman) with Queen’s Future (Brett Miller) finishing third.

The victory marks the third BSS win for Lady Is Great this year. Now trained by wife Chrsiti, the filly has banked $63,631 in lifetime earnings for breeder and owner Acadia Farms.

LADY IS GREAT REPLAY

Brekkenridge (Break The Bank K) and driver Aaron Merriman took the second division in a new lifetime mark of 1:57. The filly tried to gain control of the field but ultimately settled for a trip third along the rail. The filly sat patiently until the Lightning Lane gave way. Wishing Itsme (Don Irvine Jr) was second while Kahlua Mudslide (Tyler Smith) completed the trifecta.

Brekkenridge has hit the board 12 of 17 seasonal starts for trainer Chris Beaver. Despite being unraced at two, the filly boasts $60,621 in lifetime earnings. Brekkenridge is owned in partnership by her conditioner alongside Lance and Larry Baylis.

BRELLENRIDGE REPLAY

The first and fastest division of 3-year-old colt trotters went to Bridge To Victory (What The Hill) and driver Tyler Smith. Leaving from post seven, the gelding made his way to the top as soon as the dust settled. At 9-5, Bridge To Victory easily cruised home in 1:55.2. Count The Coin (Noble) finished second with 1-1 favorite Stone Mason in third.

The Jeff Smith trainee has found his groove in 2022. With over $60,000 in seasonal earnings, Bridge To Victory has tallied five wins in 13 starts for co-owners Ervin Miller Stable, Louis Willinger, and Randy Wilt.

BRIDGE TO VICTORY REPLAY

At 4-5, Guido Di (Wishing Stone) and driver Chris Lems won the second division in 1:56.1. Deciding a pocket trip wasn’t for him, the gelding quickly took over after the first turn. With soft quarters, Guido Di remained unchallenged for the entirety of the mile. Peterbilt (Hugh Beatty) came in second and Masculine Hill (Miller) held on for third.

Trained by Steve Schoeffel, Guido Di has won half of his 14 starts in 2022. After racing at the Ohio Sires Stakes level for most of his career, the gelding has bankrolled $189,575 in lifetime earnings for owners Virginia and Kathy Schoeffel. Lewis Falton, and Sara Zidek.

GUIDO DI REPLAY

The final BSS division was taken by Baker Time (Long Tom) and driver Tyler Smith in 1:56.4. At 12-1, the gelding raced conservatively in the middle of the pack. Seemingly buried in the final turn, Baker Time dug in with an inside move up the Lightning Lane to win in a new lifetime best. The 55-1 longshot Go Go Andy (Kurt Sugg) rallied for second with Rose Run Xander (Merriman) finishing third.

Baker Time has now won six seasonal starts for owner and trainer Deborah Swartz. With four additional second place finishes, the gelding has earned upwards of $60,000 throughout his racing career.

BAKER TIME REPLAY

Racing will resume with Ohio Sires Stakes action for 2-year-old filly trotters on Thursday (Sep 8) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. 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