by Bill Peters, Track Announcer

Edgerton, OH — The Noble County Community Fair at Kendallville, Ind. had a successful day of racing on Saturday (July 8). Great weather and 13 2-year-old and 3-year-old colt and filly stakes made for an enjoyable day of entertainment for the many fans in attendance.

The faster division of the 2-year-old filly trot went to Injailforspeedin (Jailhouse Jesse-Carolling) in 2:10.2. Heather Haimes owns the filly with Jack Webb doing the training and Jay Cross picking up the winning drive. Oakwood Tea Party (Guccio-Rusty’s Twizzted T) took the other split in 2:14.2 for trainer Byron Hooley and driver Matt Rheinheimer. The Summit Pacing Acres LLC picks up the expenses on Oakwood Tea Party.

Carl Putnam, Jr. piloted SL Royal George (Guida Muscle-Jewels Brenda) to victory in the faster split of the 2-year-old colt trot with a mile in 2:13. The Sunny Lane Farm owns the gelding with Dixie Buter doing the conditioning. The other division went to Canwetabemnow (Pinetucky-Beldame Hanover) in 2:17.1. Devon Miller pays the bills on the gelding with Curt Sumpter doing the training and Matt Rheinheimer providing the driving services.

Littleaceinthehole (United Ace-Tara Bow) paced a mile in 2:05.4 for the faster time of the two divisions of the 2-year-old filly pace. Matt Riggle trains and drives the filly for the ownership of Long Shot Racing Stable. Mike Peterson steered Gorgeous Sandy (He’s Gorgeous-That’s A Partygirl) to the winner’s circle in the other split after a mile in 2:11.2. The Funk Racing Stable owns the filly with Dean King doing the training.

King Lil Joe (He’s All That-I Love Diamonds) captured the lone division of the 2-year-old colt pace in 2:06.1. Turrondus Smith owns the colt with Jack Webb doing the training and Jay Cross doing the driving.

Alex Udell guided J-S Princess Glory (Guida Muscle-Princess) to victory in the only division of the 3-year-old filly trot. Jack Myers owns and trains the filly. J-S Princess Glory toured the Noble County twice-around in 2:07.1.

Mr. Powers (Power Play-Mentelle Park) came home first in the faster split of the 3-year-old colt trot with a time of 2:07.4. The Glider Stables own the gelding with Doug Rideout serving as both the trainer and driver. Jay Cross drove Sweetascantab (Mr. Cantab-Music In Motion) to a mile in 2:08 for the win in the other division. Paul Cloer, Jr.
owns and trains the gelding.

This Flight Rocks (Rockin Image-Final Flight) took the faster division of the 3-year-old filly pace in 2:03. Matt Rheinheimer trains and drives the filly for owner Bill Huggins. The other split went to Gorgeousbundle (He’s Gorgeous-Mark’s Art) in 2:03.4. The Funk Racing Stable owns Gorgeousbundle with Dean King providing the training services and Mike Peterson getting the winning drive.

The fastest race of the day came in the last race, which was the sole division of the 3-year-old colt pace. Owner/trainer/driver Aaron Miller and Awesum Ace (United Ace-Hey Georgie Girl) stopped the timer in 2:02.2, which was only three-fifths of a second off the overall track record.

Congratulations to first-year Speed Superintendent Frank Morton and the rest of the Noble County Community Fair Board for doing a great job of hosting the Indiana Fair Circuit races. Race Secretary/Clerk of Course/Charter Pam Cross did her usual great job in all three capacities with the assistance of her aunt, Sharon Steinke. Also, a big thanks to Roy and Charlotte Stantz for running the “Pick the Winner” contest for the enjoyment of those in the grandstand. Last, but not least, thanks to the “young fans” who participated in the stick-horse races at the conclusion of the program.