by Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD — On Thursday (Aug. 25) at Ocean Downs, the 3-year-old Maryland Sire Stakes were contested in four non-wagering events.

Righteous Renegade (CR Renegade) took the race for trotting colts and geldings in 2:08 for driver Brandon Henley. Janey Lambert is the owner and Linda Lambert trains the winner.

The filly trotters were up next and Rock The Game (Cam’s Rocket) with driver Frank Milby was able to maintain the one length lead over Star Rose at the finish in 2:02.4 for owners Breakaway Racing and breeder Nick Callahan. Shaun Callahan trains.

Driver/trainer Jeff Fout guided Steal N Go (Bonnie And Clyde) to the front in the colt and gelding pace and held that lead to the wire in 2:03.2 for owner and breeder Winbak Farm. What I Say Goes was up for place.

The final stake was for filly pacers. Fastestgirlaround (Dontloseyourdayjob) gave driver Frank Milby his second stakes win, taking the filly pace over Mo Power. Anthony Sapienza trains for co-owners Brian Callahan and Gloria Kinnamon. Time for the mile was 2:01.1.

The August finals for 2-year-olds will be Sunday (Aug 28) at Ocean Downs.