Lebanon, OH – EyespywithmylileyeN (John DeLong) completed her sweep of the Herb Coven Jr. Memorial Series on Friday night (March 13) by besting Pace Baby Pace (Chris Page) and Spee Dee Shark (Ricky Macomber Jr.) in 1:51.3.  The winner also triumphed in divisions of both preliminary legs of the series which featured female pacers who were non-winners of four races or $40,000 when the competition commenced.

Pacey “The Wizard” Mindlin and Race Secretary Gregg Keidel greet EyespywithmylileyeN and driver John DeLong in the winner’s circle. Family members of the late Herb Coven Jr., including his son trainer Sam Coven and grandson Trot Coven (in the sulky), joined in the presentation. Conrad photo

Alesha Binkley trains EyespywithmylileyeN for the Trent Stohler Stable.  With the 50% share of the $25,000 championship tilt the 5-year-old daughter of Mach Three now has earned $55,375 with six wins and four place finishes in her first 16 lifetime starts.

All Ohio casinos and racinos were ordered to comply with Governor Mike DeWine’s decree that gatherings over 100 people are banned until further notice, due to Coronavirus concerns, at the close of business on Friday, effectively shutting them down.  Horsemen are advised to check regularly for updates at the website www.miamivalleygaming.com , especially if not signed up to receive race office text alerts.