Kentucky Proud Series held at Oak Grove

The first Kentucky Proud Series of the harness racing season was held at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel this past weekend. The Purchase District Fair drew 19 races full of talented 2 & 3 -year-old trotters and pacers.

Captain Carmella (Captaintreacherous) kicked the day off capturing the first race, and only division for 2-year-old filly pacers. The filly crossed the wire in 1:58.3 for trainer/driver Jim Brinson. She is owned by Mary & Kurt Kratz.

Ifudntnomebynow (Odds On Equuleus) was the fastest of the 2-year-old colt pacers. The colt drew off to win in a fast 1:55.3 for driver Terry Skinner. Skinner also trains and co owns with Rico Johnson. Base Stealer (Rockin Image) and Swing Dancing (A Rocknroll Dance) were the other division winners.

Shopping In Paris (Walner) was the quickest in her class of 2-year-old filly trotters. Elliott Deaton guided the filly to an easy win in 2:02.1. Anette Lorentzon does the training for Acl Stuteri Ab, herself, and Kjell Johansson. Other division winners were, Lose Yourself As (Long Tom) and Douce France (Cantab Hall).

Swan We Go (Swan In A Million) was an impressive 14 length winner in his split of the 2-year-old colt trotters. Carson Conrad picked up the catch drive for owner/trainer Pasko Vucinaj. The gelding won in 2:02.2. Make A Wish Deo (Trixton) and Cashamigos (Cantab Hall) won the other splits.

Msdinosis Blugrass (JK Endofanera) was the fastest 3-year-old of the day. The filly won in a lifetime best time of 1:52.3 for driver Randal Jerrell. Donald Brock trains for Luel Overstreet.

The fastest mile for 3-year-old trotters belonged to Saffron Girl (Muscle Hill) in 1:58. The filly picked up her 3rd win of the season for owner Ryan Smith.  Todd Warren drove for trainer Jack Gray Jr.

The next Kentucky Proud Series will be the Ballard County fair held at LaCenter, KY on Saturday, June 4th.

For complete race results, click here.

by Amanda Stephens, for the KHHA