Berlin, MD — With storms threatening and a lightning delay, the 3-year-old Maryland Sire Stakes closed out their season on Wednesday (July 17) at Ocean Downs.

The $70,000 final for trotting colts and geldings went to post as race eight. I Deliver (Four Starz Robro-Loose Deuce) with Jonathan Roberts in the bike tucked in third leaving the gate with favorite Mind Yown Business (Lockkeeper-Take It Off Girl) cutting the mile and Remarkable De Vie (Charlie De Vie-Southwind Sydney) in the pocket.

I Deliver came out victorious in the three horse stretch duel, stopping the timer in 1:59. Greg Haverstick trains the winner for owners Iron Mine Branch LLC. Kelley Rogers was the breeder.

After a delay for severe lightning in the area, the $70,000 final for pacing fillies stepped onto the track as race 10. After taking air to the quarter, reinsman John Wagner sent Kelseys On Cruze (Rusty’s All In-Odds On Riesling) to the front, opening up four lengths on the field in the 1:57.2 mile. Longshot Cashmeoutsiderusty (Rusty’s For Real-Rusty’s Joy) with Jason Thompson in the bike was eighth until the half, then came charging down the stretch to capture the place spot.

Pam Wagner is the owner and co-breeder (with Clarissa Coughlin) and Arlene Cameron trains Kelseys On Cruze.