Ocean City, MD – On Monday July 12th three Maryland Standardbred Fund (foaled) stakes went to post as races 1, 3 and 5 at Ocean Downs.
The three year old trotting colts and geldings were the first to hit the track.
Reinsman John Wagner was content to keep Trentās A Lock (Lockkeeper) in the three hole until the three quarter mark then charging down the stretch to catch the leader Funnyfunnyriddle (Lockkeeper) in the final strides in the 2:01.4 mile.
Wagner is also the trainer for owner/breeder PamWagner.
Littlebagogtricks (Roddyās Bags Again) remains undefeated in 2021 taking the first split for three year old filly pacers, wire to wire, in 1:55.2. Waterboard (Somebeachsomewhere) was up for place.
Josh Green trains for owners Rich Lombardo Racing, C M Cochran III and J L Green. Green Racing Inc. is the breeder and Russell Foster was between the wheels.
Littlebagoftricks is 5 for 5 in 2021.
In the second split for filly pacers, driver Jared Moyer pulled Kelseyās For Real (Rustyās For Real) at the half, taking control to the wire in 1:56. Hey Hey Dbay (Roddyās Bags Again) rolled down the stretch for second.
Owner/breeder Pam Wagner picked up her second stakes win of the night with John Wagner getting the training double.
Maryland Standardbred Fund stakes continue on Wednesday July 14th.
For full race results, click here.
By Cheri Stambaugh, for the Maryland Standardbred Fund