Buckeye Stallion Series action at Scioto

Columbus, Ohio – A total of 43 fillies went behind the harness racing starting gate for the third leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 2-year-old filly pacers on Tuesday (Aug 23) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Each of the five divisions carried a purse of $17,500.

Millie’s Rockin (Pet Rock) and driver Tyler Smith went wire-to-wire in the third and fastest division of the Buckeye Stallion Series. The filly posted fractions in :28.1, :57.1, and 1:25.3 before crossing the finish in 1:54.3 for her first lifetime victory.

Bay City Babe (Jason Beattie) was second while Roknatninetythree (Austin Hanners) completed the trifecta.

Trained by Jimmy Lupton, Millie’s Rockin has hit the board five of her seven starts this season. She is owned by her conditioner alongside Angela Lupton.

MILLIE’S ROCKIN REPLAY

At 26-1, Hill Of A Night (Racing Hill) and driver Hunter Myers rocked the first division in 1:55. The filly sped out of the gate from post five to find a pocket trip behind Dancinbytheseaside. Hill Of A Night sat patiently until the Lightning Lane gave way. With an inside move up the stretch, the freshman tripped the wire in a new lifetime mark. The 3-2 favorite Chickaboo (Tyler Smith) finished second with Dancinbytheseaside (Kayne Kauffman) in third.

The win marks the second BSS leg victory for Hill Of A Night in four starts. Herman Hagerman trains and co-owns the filly alongside Charles Reeve.

HILL OF A NIGHT REPLAY

Apple Martini (Downbytheseaside) and driver Mitchell Cushing also scored her first lifetime win in the second division. The filly settled in third after leaving from the rail. Apple Martini overtook the race leader in the final turn and stopped the clock in 1:55.2. Dotties Sea Shell (Brett Miller) rallied for second and Angel Hill (Luke Ebersole) was third.

Miles Wollam conditions and owns Apple Martini in partnership with Cool Cat Racing and Kara Bansberg.

APPLE MARTINI REPLAY

Yankee Nudge (Yankee Cruiser) and driver Hunter Myers took the next division in 1:55.4. The filly tried to gain control of the field but ultimately settled for a trip behind Vintage Memories. The filly popped the pocket in the final turn to easily march home in a new lifetime mark.  As the 3-1 favorite, Yankee Nudge bested Celebrate Me Home (Cushing) with A Perfect Gift (Shawn Barker II) in third.

Now with two BSS victories, Yankee Nudge has earned $18,775 in five seasonal starts for trainer Joseph Lucas. Lucas also co-owns the freshman with At The Wire Farms.

YANKEE NUDGE REPLAY

Sectionlineseaside (Downbytheseaside) and driver Brett Miller closed out the final division in 1:55. The 2-5 favorite followed cover headed to the half and quickly cleared the field. The filly was challenged by All Sass in the final turn but dug in to win by a length. All Sass (Josh Sutton) held on for second while LL Mystress (Cushing) finished third.

Sectionlineseaside has tallied two wins in five seasonal starts. Steve Carter trains Sectionlineseaside for Eric Good.

SECTIONLINESEASIDE REPLAY

Live racing returns to Eldorado Scioto Downs on Wednesday (Aug 24) at 3:15PM. Four Buckeye Stallion Series divisions for 2-year-old colt pacers will highlight the card. For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit here.

For complete race results, click here.

by Ashley Dailey, for the OHHA