by Dean A. Hoffman, for Scioto Downs

Columbus, OH — Driver Justin Hall sent Crowntime Noreturn to the front at the start of her division of the Floating Dream Series on Wednesday night (May 21) at Scioto Downs and the pair never looked back.

The 4-year-old pacing mare led every step of the way, finishing seven lengths ahead of her pursuers. It was her second win in four starts this year for trainer Earl Owings and owner Esther Crownover. The time was 1:56.2.

Other divisions of the Floating Dream Series for pacing females went to Yankee Oak in 1:57.3 for Towering Oaks Farm and Stirling Beauty in 1:58 for Maryann and Donald L. Glenny.

There were two divisions of the B.F. Coaltown contested for trotters on Wednesday at Scioto and both were won in tight photo finishes by 3-year-olds.

Chips Of Troy, the 4-5 favorite, nosed out 6-5 second choice Diamond Hunter in 2:01. Jeff Nisonger drove for owner Jean D. McKee and trainer and co-owner Jim Arledge, Jr.

The other division of the B.F. Coaltown was decided by a photo which put Presto Pegasus over Cor-Lee Rebel. The winner overcame post 10 to win in 2:01.2 for owners Barbara Hughes and Helen Swank, trainer Michael Hughes, and driver David Myers.