By Wes Mayberry
The Delaware County Fair hosted seven $20,000 divisions of the fifth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for filly trotters — four for freshmen and three for sophomores — as part of a 20-race card on the second of its five-day meet in Delaware, Ohio, on Monday (Sept. 21).
Flirtin Tomi (Trevor Smith) recorded the fastest mile among the three races for sophomores, winning the first division by one and a quarter lengths in 2:00.1. The Long Tom filly was in fourth place at the halfway mark but took the lead going to the three-quarter pole en route to the victory. Ranger Rosie (Tyler Smith) was second followed by Til The End As (Chris Page) in third. Flirtin Tomi is a two-time BSS winner this season, adding this victory to one from the fourth leg at Eldorado Scioto Downs. She is trained by Herman Hagerman for owners Jay and Joseph Burkholder. This marked her 13th career win in 39 starts, increasing her earnings to $80,650.
Dublins Breanna (Ronnie Wrenn Jr.) also scored a second seasonal BSS victory, winning the second division by three and a half lengths in 2:01.1 to add to her triumph in the fourth leg. Lynn Range (Ty. Smith) led at the first two calls, but it was Dublins Breanna out front the rest of the way. Lynn Range and Lucky Lady Volo (Mike Wilder) rounded out the top three finishers. Dublins Breanna is trained by Vernon Beachy for owners 518 Group and Ryan Smith. The Enterprise filly has nine career victories and $87,430 in earnings in 19 career starts.
Dream Of Charlotte (Wilder) dominated the third division, winning by over 13 lengths in 2:01.1. The Uncle Peter filly was in second place at the halfway mark but stretched a three-length lead at the three-quarter pole to eight lengths entering the final stretch. Princess Karolyn (Sam Widger) and Bobbie Mac (Aaron Merriman) rounded out the top three. Dream Of Charlotte is trained by Bill Rhoades for owner Braiden Rhoades. She has nine wins in 30 career starts, banking $65,334.
Of the four races for freshmen, Mitey Lil (Kurt Sugg) recorded the fastest mile, winning the first division by half a length in 2:03. Perfect Instead (Anthony MacDonald) was second followed by Atm Fees (Austin Hanners) in third. Mitey Lil is a Daren Harvey trainee owned by Wayne Mast Jr., Johns Racing Stable, and Callam Racing. The Volstead filly has three wins and three seconds in nine seasonal starts, earning $28,644. She was also a winner in the first leg of the BSS earlier this season at Scioto Downs.
Sugg was also the winning driver in the second division, guiding Sweet Stevie to her third BSS victory of the season. Trained by Sugg, the Global Republic S filly led gate to wire, recording fractions of :30, 1:02.1, and 1:33.4 en route to the two-length victory. Hill Express (Ty. Smith) was second followed by Wishinghallofchina (Widger) in third. Also a winner in the third and fourth legs of the BSS at Northfield Park and Scioto Downs, respectively, Sweet Stevie has hit the board in seven of eight seasonal starts with four victories and $65,125 in earnings. She is owned by Rebecca Sugg, Ashley Miller, and Edward Miller.
Aunt Jessie (Hanners) took the third division by two and three-quarters lengths in 2:04.2. The Action Uncle filly led gate to wire with fractions of :30.2, 1:01.2, and 1:32.3 en route to her second BSS win of the season. Rose Run Classy (Sugg) and Lady Martinique (Ty. Smith) rounded out the top three. Also a winner in the fourth leg of the BSS, Aunt Jessie has a 2-1-2 record with $30,256 in earnings in nine seasonal starts. She is trained by Leroy Eicher for owner Lavern Hostetler.
Rose Run Celine (Ken Holliday) won the fourth division in gate-to-wire fashion, finishing in 2:04. Been Thru Hill (Carson Conrad) was one length back in second followed by On A Clear Day (Justin Irvine) in third. Rose Run Celine recorded fractions of :30.2, 1:01.4, and 1:33. The Triumphant Caviar filly is trained by Todd Luther for owner Greg Luther Racing. This was her sixth win in 10 seasonal starts, increasing her earnings to $31,924.
In Other Action
Looks Like Moni (MacDonald) won the Signature Series Trot Final in 2:00.3 for trainer Jason McGinnis and owner Thestable Looks Like Moni.
Lane Of Stone (Jeff Nisonger) took the Signature Series Trot Consolation in 2:01.3 for trainer Mark Winters and owner Harry Horowitz Estate.
The five-day Delaware County Fair meet continues Tuesday (Sept. 22) with a 21-race card starting at 1 p.m. The card includes the fifth leg of the BSS for colt trotters. Catch all the racing coverage on the OHHA YouTube channel.