Columbus, OH — Eldorado Scioto Downs played host to an August series for Ohio sired 2-year-olds that were non-winners of one pari-mutuel or $7,500 life as of July 23. The first two of four series finals were held Tuesday (Aug. 24) with both trot divisions going in 1:57.2.

Miss Cowboy Star won for trainer Edward Miller and driver Brett Miller. Conrad photo.

The first, for 2-year-old trotting fillies going for $16,300, was won by Miss Cowboy Star for trainer Edward Miller and driver Brett Miller. Sent off as the 1-5 favorite, the filly went straight to the lead from the four hole and led the entire way through fractions of :29.2, :59 and 1:27.4.

Bred by Doug Millard and Spring Haven Farm, Miss Cowboy Star is now owned by Rebecca Sugg, Steven Maas and Duke Sugg. Purchased for $15,000 out of the Ohio Selected Jug Sale, the Long Tom filly now has $30,574 in lifetime earnings.

Sisteralice (Jeremy Smith) was second while Go To Gal (Tyler Smith) finished third. The winner paid $2.40.

The 2-year-old colt trot series final was won by Aviation (Jeremy Smith). Conrad photo.

The 2-year-old colt trot series final was won by Aviation (Jeremy Smith). Trained by Pamela Young, the colt by Break The Bank K also led the entire mile through fractions of :28.4, :59.1 and 1:28.1. Sent off as the even money favorite, Aviation won by just a half-length over Frosty Trouble (Tyler Smith). Stay Tuned (Josh Sutton) was third.

Aviation was bred by Robert Key and is owned by Big Dog Racing. After winning the lion’s share of the $17,700 purse, Aviation now has $24,100 in lifetime earnings.

The 2-year-old series continues with the $18,900 filly pace final on Wednesday (Aug. 25). The Thursday (Aug. 26) card has two divisions of the second leg of the colt pace. The final for that series will be on Thursday (Sept. 2).

Racing is held Tuesday through Saturday with a 6:15 p.m. first post. A complete 2021 race schedule can be found here.