Rookie trotters square off in $268,000 ISS slate

ANDERSON, Ind.—August 17, 2022— Indiana Sires Stakes harness racing action returned to Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Wednesday, August 17th as four divisions of Indiana Sires Stakes action highlighted the evening’s 14-race card.

Two $66,000 divisions for the trotting fillies and two $68,000 divisions for the colts were featured. The freshman trotters have now completed the third preliminary round of their six-round series as they look toward the $250,000 Super Finals slated for Oct. 14 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.

Yo Beth D (Helpisontheway—Scented Roses) made her first start for new connections a winning one as she delivered an impressive, open length 1:54.3 victory in the opening division for the trotting fillies. With Trevor Smith in the bike for new trainer Todd Luther, Yo Beth D went to the front and never looked back. With a final quarter of :27, Yo Beth D finished eleven lengths in front of T’s Pride and Trace Tetrick.

The filly has now won four of five lifetime starts. Owned by Black Magic Racing, LLC, Yo Beth D is now undefeated in stakes action this season.

In the second division for the trotting fillies, Stella Rose (Dover Dan—Rose Run Rae) and Michael Oosting utilized opposite tactics—scoring from off the pace after a ground saving trip. Stella Rose found late racing room up the inside and used a :27.2 final quarter to stop the timer in 1:56.4. Stella Rose was a two length winner over Swan Fancy and Peter Wrenn.

Trained by Byron Hooley, the filly recorded her second win from seven seasonal starts. Owned by Summit Pacing Acres LLC, Stella Rose has now bankrolled $44,587 for her connections.

Texsong Soprano (Text Me—Muscling In) and John DeLong delivered as the heavy betting favorite in the opening division for the trotting colts. With a final time of 1:56.3, Texsong Soprano moved first-over down the backside and continued marching to the wire. Using a :27.3 final panel, Texsong Soprano held off a late charge from Jailhouse Dance and Michael Oosting to get the victory.

Trained by Missy Essig, the colt has now won three of five starts in his young career. Owned by Joe D. and Daryl D. Yoder, Texsong Soprano has now earned $87,222 in lifetime purse earnings.

In the second division, Bourbon Courage (You Know You Do—Luv U All) and Trace Tetrick waited until the stretch to make their game winning move. Stopping the timer in 1:56, Bourbon Courage employed a :26 final quarter to track down Empire Builder and Brandon Bates late in the lane. The 1:56.0 victory marked a new lifetime best for the Erv Miller trainee.

Bourbon Courage is a half brother to the 2021 Hambletonian winning Captain Corey. The colt now sports a lifetime bankroll of $79,290 and is owned by Bowie Racing, D&M Trading and Anthony Lombardi.

Indiana Sires Stakes action will continue at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Thursday, August 18 with one $134,000 division for the two-year-old pacing fillies highlighting the evening’s 13-race card. For more information on live racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, guests are encouraged to visit www.harrahshoosierpark.com.

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From Harrah’s Hoosier Park