Anderson, IN – Setting the standard in the fourth leg of the Indiana Sire Stakes for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers, Mr Bear and Tell Me It’s You impressed in uncontested victories in their divisions on Friday (Aug. 28) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
It was all business for Mr Bear, driven by Marcus Miller for trainer Erv Miller, as he cruised to his sixth straight victory to start his career in the $64,500 first division.
Sandwiched in the middle of the field, Mr Bear eased out of post 3 to survey the five-horse field, before firing up to the lead at the first turn in :27.2. Leading the close second Nu Chex To Cash (Anthony Miller), Mr Bear held the field close as the pacers followed single file to the halfway mark in :56.1. The field remained unchanged in the lead up to the turn as Mr Bear set the tone through three-quarters in 1:25.
Down the stretch, Mr Bear didn’t offer any reprieve focusing on the wire. Nu Chex To Cash offered a burst of pace from second, but Marcus Miller guided the post-time favorite through the finish line in 1:50.3 by 2-1/2 lengths. Nu Chex to Cash glided into second, while Another Mile Again (Trace Tetrick) maintained third.
Mr Bear is owned by the Ervin Miller Stable, D&M Trading II, Levi Bontrager, and Laura Perniciaro. The Rockin Image gelding was bred by Mark Adams and Timothy Sullivan. Mr Bear’s young bank account stands at $142,500 to go along with perfect career record.
It was another day at the office for Tell Me It’s You, driven by John DeLong for trainer Alvin Miller, as he coasted to a win in the $65,000 second division.
One off the rail in post 2, Tell Me It’s You started strong out of the wings to force Capt Peach (Trace Tetrick) to battle along the outside to the lead at the first turn in :27.2. Tell Me It’s You took control moments later on the way to a half-mile time of :56.2. The field transitioned behind the leader through the final turn at three-quarters in 1:25. Capt Peach attempted to fight back against Tell Me It’s You, but the post-time favorite never gave Capt Peach another chance as he punched his winning ticket at the wire in 1:51 by 3-1/4 lengths. Capt Peach grabbed second while I’m Toohot For You got up for third.
Tell Me It’s You secured his third win of the year to climb his career earnings to $100,225. The Tellitlikeitis gelding is owned by Alvin Miller, Twila Harts, and Marvin Schwartz. Tell Me It’s You was bred by Oakwood Farms.
Hoosier Park on Saturday (Aug. 29) will host the second annual Lowrider 500 for wiener dogs with heats starting at 6 p.m. The Saturday card features 11 races with first post set for 5:30 p.m. (EDT).