by Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD — There were two divisions for freshman filly pacers in the second week of prelims in the Maryland Sire Stakes contested on Sunday (Aug. 20) at Ocean Downs.

Driver Art Stafford Jr. picked up the assignment behind Tell Me The Truth (Total Truth), giving her a first lifetime win in the 1:58, wire-to-wire mile with Bad Bitty up for second. Kevin Lare trains for owners Frank Chick and Julie Meirs. The breeders are Concord Stud Farm and Julie Meirs.

In the second split HS Shauna (Up Front Charlie) gained the lead from post six out of the gate, holding off the favorite Miss Choptank, stopping the clock in 1:57. Roger Plante Jr. was in the bile for trainer Steve LeBlanc and owner/breeder Cary Grady.

Judge Bob (Great George Two) made his first lifetime start a winning one, coming from seventh at the half to take a half-length lead over the favorite Uncle Ike in the 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings race. Jonathan Roberts was between the wheels for trainer Megan Roberts and owner/breeders Wm. B. Roberts, Graham Grace Stables and M & W Stables.

Maryland Sire Stakes continue Monday (Aug. 21) with the freshman pacing colts and geldings and the trotting fillies.