Berlin, MD — Ocean Downs hosted the Maryland Sire Stakes 4- and 5-year-old Open Pace on Wednesday (July 5) before a great vacationing crowd.

The $25,300 event went to post as race one with a trio of Open class pacers behind the gate, Stunners Wish (Rusty’s For Real) the spring winner, Sea Ya Mystery (Rusty’s For Real) the 2022 winner and Anthonys All In (Rusty’s All In) the place horse in the spring.

Stunners Wish controlled the front half in :56.2 with Anthonys All In sticking a nose in front at the three-quarter pole in 1:25. Stunners Wish fought back to shatter the MSS older gelding record, set in 2020 by Allie’s Finale, by two full seconds, stopping the timer in 1:53.2. Anthonys All In took the place spot, pacing in 1:53.3 with Sea Ya Mystery also pacing in 1:53.3 in finishing third.

Anthony Morgan piloted the winner for trainer Tim Crissman and owner Crissman Inc.

Three-year-old Maryland Sire Stakes action resumes Monday (July 10).