Berlin, MD – The first round of Maryland Sire Stakes for the freshman trotting colts and geldings opened the Thursday Aug. 27 card at Ocean Downs.

Funnyfunnyriddle (Lockkeeper-Alzata Hanover) picked up his second win for the season in the gate-to-wire mile, holding off a charge by Trents A Lock (Lockkeeper), stopping the clock in 2:07.2 a head in front. Les Givens drives and trains for owners Nanticoke Racing, James Magno and Joe Fonte.  Magno is also the breeder.

Two splits for freshman pacing fillies went to post as races three and five.

Reinsman Russell Foster sent Wowie Zowie (Cam’s Rocket-Lady Major) to the engine, opening up at every marker, to win by 6-1/4 lengths as the clock read 2:00.1.  Emma’s Enigma (Rusty’s For Real) picked up second with a pocket trip.  Russell Foster also owns Wowie Zowie, Megan Foster trains and Michael Hans is the breeder.

Owners Nanticoke Racing, James Magno and Joe Fonte along with trainer Les Givens picked up their second stakes win for the night when Sjs Special Kay (Russell Hanover-The Virgin Queen).  With Jim Morand between the wheels, Sis Special Kay stopped the timer in 1:58. Kelsey’s For Real (Rusty’s For Real) took the place spot. Magno and Fonte are the breeders.