Beaueastel remains perfect in Buckeye Stallion Series

Grove City, Ohio –Six divisions of freshman colt trotters took to the harness racing track Thursday (July 20) at Eldorado Scioto Downs in Buckeye Stallion Series action.  The only first-leg winner to survive was Beaueastel (What The Hill), who now has victories in the first two legs.

Peter Wrenn took Beaueastel to the lead heading to the half-mile mark and cruised to an easy two-length victory in a new lifetime mark of 1:58 to win the $20,000 second division.  He is three for three this year for trainer Melanie Wrenn and Wrenn Racing. Dew Me A Solid was second with Forever A Lion AS finishing third.

BEAUEASTEL REPLAY

In the first division of the evening, Wavethefreddiebird (Long Tom) with Brett Miller went to the lead off the gate and fought off a back stretch challenge from Liberty Street and Kurt Sugg before winning by four-length in 1:58.  It was the first win in three starts for the Scott Cox trainee. He is owned by Green Wave Racing, CJ Davis Farms, and Wayne Zollars.

What A Dandy was third with Liberty Street holding on for third.

WAVETHEFREDDIEBIRD REPLAY

The fastest division of the night was captured by Gypsy Hill (What The Hill).  Anthony MacDonald sat in the pocket with the colt until the stretch and shot down the passing lane to win by a length in 1:57.4.  Gypsy Hill has won two of three for trainer Jason McGinnis and the ownership group of Thestable Gypsy Hill, and Hutchison Harness.

Bob Da Bomber finished second with He’s A Tuff T third.

GYPSY HILL REPLAY

In the fourth division, Mr Wwc (Long Tom) with Elliott Deaton raced to the lead just past the quarter pole and cruised to a one-length victory in 1:59.1.  Trained by Wes Hershberger, it was the first career win for Mr Wwc.  Mr Wwc is owned by Callum Racing.

Sir Maverick and Swan Hilluva Rush rounded out the top three.

MR WWC REPLAY

The final two divisions waited through a two-hour lightning delay before taking the track.

In the fifth division, 37-1 long shot Source Code (Mister Anson) with Tyler Smith grabbed the lead off the gate and went wire-to-wire to win by two lengths in 2:00.3 for his first career win.  He is trained by Herman Hagerman and owned by Top Shelf Stable.

No Nap Nash rallied down the stretch to finish second with My Name Jeff third.

SOURCE CODE REPLAY

The final division of the night was captured by Irresistible Son (Triumphant Caviar) and Anthony MacDonald.  It was the second BSS win of the night for MacDonald.  Irresistible Son made his move around the final turn and reeled in the leader mid-stretch to win by three lengths in 1:59.2.  It was the first win of the year for the colt.  McGinnis trains for the ownership group of Thestable Irresistibleson and Hutchison Harness.

Be Not Beastly finished second with Dela Grande third.

IRRESISTIBLE SON REPLAY

Buckeye Stallion Series action continues Friday (July 21) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with six divisions of freshman colt pacers.  First race post time is 5:50 PM.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA