Downbytheseaside fillies sweep Ohio Sires Stakes action

Grove City, OH — It was the Downbytheseaside show at MGM Northfield Park Wednesday (July 19) as his daughters swept the three $40,000 Ohio Sires Stakes divisions for 2-year-old filly pacers.

In the first division, Heartofthesea with Ronnie Wrenn Jr. took the pocket trip, grabbing the lead on the backstretch and drawing away to win by 5-1/2 lengths in 1:53.2. It was the first career win for the Brian Brown trainee. Owned by Country Club Acres, Wingfield Brothers, and David Van Dusen, Heartofthesea has earned $24,800 this year. Cruiser Cancelled finished second with Queen B And Me third.

Seaside Diva with Chris Page went to the lead after the quarter pole in the second division and cruised to an easy 3-1/4 length victory in 1:53. Trained by Ron Burke, Seaside Diva won for the first time in four starts. Seaside Diva is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Knox Services, and Let It Ride Stables. She has earned $62,750 this year. Rose Run Zoey was second with Sistermarystigmata third.

In the last division, Flyin Bullets with Brett Miller rallied from fourth around the final turn, shot down the passing lane, and held on to win by a half-length in 1:54.1. Trained by Clair Umholtz and owned by Umholtz & Kennedy Racing it was the first win in two starts for Flyin Bullets who has earned $25,000 this year. Fearless Ginger finished second with Sarah Said third.

Ohio Sires Stakes action continues Saturday at MGM Northfield Park with one division of 3-year-old colt pacers. First race post time is 6 p.m.

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