by Bill Peters

Edgerton, OH — The Ohio Ladies Pace Series continued this week with stops at the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville on Monday (June 19) and at the Putnam County Fair in Ottawa on Tuesday (June 20).

Mary Birkhold guided Sharp Shuttle (Space Shuttle-I Love Diamonds) to a mile in 2:04.4 to capture the leg at Circleville. The 11-year-old gelding is owned by James Sparkes and Scott Murphy and is conditioned by Dan Conkright.

Emily Hay moved into first place in the point standings for the series by picking up a win behind Mr I Am (Western Spirit-Swift Passion) at Ottawa. The 8-year-old gelding toured the Putnam County oval in 2:00 for his 46th lifetime win for owner Thomas Phillips and trainer Tricia Shepard.

The next stop in the Ohio Ladies Pace Series will be at the Madison County Fair in London on Saturday (July 8). That will be closely followed by a leg at the Clinton County Fair in Wilmington on Monday (July 10).

Any female drivers who may be interested in participating in the series should contact Emily Hay at 419.733.5402 or Bill Peters at 419.298.7408.