Lebanon, KY — Racing kicked off in Kentucky this weekend, with the opening of the Kentucky Proud Series: harness racing at Kentucky County Fairs. A total of 17 races were contested at the Washington County Fair (held at the Lebanon Fairgrounds) for Kentucky eligible 2- and 3-year-old trotters and pacers.

The fastest race of the day belonged to Single Girl and driver Randal Jerrell. Amanda Stephens photo.

The fastest race of the day belonged to Single Girl and driver Randal Jerrell. The 3-year-old daughter of Always A Virgin out of the Cambest mare My Best Girl, picked up her ninth win in 15 career starts and pushed her lifetime earnings to $54,500 with the 1:57.3 score. She is leased by Janet Banks and is trained by Jerrell.

Dandy’s Mnm captured the fastest race of the day for 2-year-old pacers. The filly by Fort Knox out of Marla Mcgivers went to the front and held off Top Honors in a final time of 2:02.2, giving driver Jeff Nisonger his first win of five on the day. She is owned by A Piece Of The Action and is trained by Geremy Bobbitt.

Trainer/driver Bobby Moore picked up his second win on the card with Fashion Rox in the 2-year-old filly trot. The Pekoe Fashion-Yo Roxie filly went gate-to-wire in a quick 2:09.2, winning by a half-length over Create Mystique and driver Pete Foley.

Uncle AJ and Ti’ Punch captured the fastest divisions of their classes for 3-year-old trotters. Uncle AJ, a 3-year-old colt by Uncle Peter, held off all challengers in 2:03 for driver Jeff Nisonger and owners Kevin Thomas, Randy Donahue, Martin Thompson, and James Thompson. The 3-year-old filly Ti’ Punch won the hard fought battle against Lady Resort As, winning by just a nose in 2:03 for driver Jeff Nisonger and owner/trainer Pasko Vucinaj.

Next up in the Kentucky Proud Series is the Purchase District Fair (Graves County) held in Mayfield. First post will be 12:30 p.m. (CDT) on Saturday (June 5). Entries close Wednesday (June 2) at 10 a.m. (EDT).