Grove City, OH — The fourth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes kicked off on Sunday night (Aug. 18) at MGM Northfield Park. Seaside Diva remained perfect in the stakes, capturing one of two $65,000 divisions for sophomore filly pacers.
Seaside Diva won the second and fastest division in 1:52. Driven by Ronnie Wrenn Jr., the daughter of Downbytheseaside grabbed control of the field and never looked back. Seaside Diva held off all challengers to set fractions in :27, :55.4, and 1:24. As the 1-9 betting favorite, Seaside Diva pulled away in the final turn to win by 6-1/4 lengths. No Foolin April (Brett Miller) was second while Katies Up (Hunter Myers) finished third.
It was the Seaside Diva’s ninth victory in 11 season’s starts. Ron Burke conditions the filly for owner-breeders Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Knox Services, and Let It Ride Stables. She has amassed $545,305 in lifetime earnings.
Naked On A Hill and Jeff Nisonger won the first division in 1:54. Naked On A Hill found herself third along the rail as the leader, 1-9 favorite Wasted On You, made a miscue at the :27.4 opening quarter. The daughter of Nob Hill High was gapped back six lengths from the lead as they passed the half in :57.2. Shifting into gear at the 1:24.4 third-quarter, Nisonger followed cover before pulling three-wide in the final turn. Naked On A Hill dug in through her final strides to trip the wire first. I’m A Beach Lady (Aaron Merriman) held on for second with Zuma Beach (Wrenn) third.
Naked On A Hill is trained by Mark Winters. She has hit the board in nine of 12 seasonal starts, bankrolling $82,541 for owner Dennis Shaner.
Ohio Sires Stakes action continues Wednesday (Aug. 21) at MGM Northfield Park with sophomore filly trotters. First race post time is 6 p.m.