Grove City, OH — Five divisions of 3-year-old filly trotters opened the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series Sunday (April 30) at Miami Valley Raceway. Each division carried a purse of $20,000.

Two-year-old BSS champ Doc’s Boo Boo with Jeff Nisonger began the defense of her crown by going gate-to-wire for trainer Mark Winters. The daughter of Downbytheseaside trotted the mile in 1:58.3 to win for the second time in as many starts this year. Doc’s Boo Boo has won $19,000 in her two wins.

Ronnie Gillespie drove Pariso to the fastest time of the five divisions, winning in 1:58. Conrad photo.

Ronnie Gillespie drove Pariso to the fastest time of the five divisions, winning in 1:58. The Dalton Walls trainee took command at the three-quarter pole and never looked back in winning for the second time in three season’s starts. The Creatine filly raised her earnings this year to $15,000.

In the first BSS race of the year, Crysta’s Legacy and Tony Hall rallied down the stretch to edge Coupe Deville at the wire in 1:59.3. It was the first win of the year for the daughter of Long Tom.

Smokinhotirishgirl and Anthony MacDonald grabbed the lead mid-stretch and drew away to win in 1:59. Jason McGinnis trains the Uncle Peter filly who also picked up her first win of the season.

In the final division, Dan Noble and Vandy’s Star held on to win by a neck in the gate-to-wire victory. Trained by Scott Cox, Vandy’s Star (What The Hill) won for the first time this year in 2:00.2.

Buckeye Stallion Series action continues Monday at Miami Valley with seven divisions of 3-year-old filly pacers. Each division will carry a purse of $20,000. First race post time is 4 p.m.