Freshmen pacers deliver in Ohio Sires Stakes

Columbus, Ohio –Two divisions each of 2-year-old colt harness racing pacers and 2-year-old filly pacers took to the track for the third leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes on Friday (Aug 19) at Eldorado Scioto Downs.

Racing Rampage (Racing Hill) and driver Aaron Merriman made it four in a row by winning the first $55,000 division of 2-year-old colt pacers in wire-to-wire fashion.

The gelding was determined to gain control of the field directly out of the gate. At 1-2, Racing Rampage never looked back, posting fractions in :26.2, :56.3, and 1:24.1 before tripping the wire in 1:51.3.  Downrightdelicious (Matt Kakaley) finished second while Rockmelikeyameanit (Dan Noble) was placed third after the official ruling.

Racing Rampage now boasts $117,940 in lifetime earnings. As a $10,500 yearling purchase out of the Buckeye Classic Sale, the gelding has won four of five starts with an additional third place finish. Racing Rampage is conditioned and co-owned by Darren Dowler alongside Lawrence Bettler.

RACING RAMPAGE REPLAY

The Real Way (Downbytheseaside) and driver Chris Page took the second division of freshman colt pacers in 1:51.2. After getting away fourth, the 3-5 favorite followed cover on the backside. The colt pulled three-wide in the final turn to secure his victory with lengths to spare. The Real Way bested Burnout (Trevor Smith) in second with Wicked Character (David Miller) in third.

The Ohio Sires Stakes victory pushed The Real Way over the $100,000 mark in lifetime earnings. The Ron Burke trainee has four wins in five starts for owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Knox Services, and Let It Ride Stables.

THE REAL WAY REPLAY

The first $55,000 division of 2-year-old filly pacers was taken by Fear Of Sports (Fear The Dragon) and driver Tyler Smith in 1:52.2. The filly found a pocket trip behind My Red Sea (Kayne Kauffman) and sat patiently until the final turn. Fear Of Sports hit another gear and cruised across the finish line. My Red Sea held on for second while Seaside Tina (Brett Miller) completed the trifecta.

In six starts, Fear Of Sports has tallied four victories and two second place finishes. Trained by Kelly O’Donnell, she has earned $101,625 for owner and breeder Emerald Highlands Farm.

FEAR OF SPORTS REPLAY

Mcseaside (Downbytheseaside) and driver Chris Page earned her first lifetime victory in the last division of the Ohio Sires Stakes. The filly raced conservative in the back of the pack as the battle waged ahead. Headed to the backside, Mcseaside was still seventh off the rail.

Mcseaside swung three-wide through the final turn to pull away from the field. Her six-length victory came in 1:52.1. Cruise Alert (Dexter Dunn) finished second and No Fear Intended (B.Miller) rallied for third.

As a product of the Burke Brigade, Mcseaside more than doubled her career earnings to $46,625 with the win. She is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Beasty LLC, J&T Silva Stables, and Knox Services.

MCSEASIDE REPLAY

Live racing resumes Saturday (Aug 20) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with a 15-race card. 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