Freehold: Rookie pacing fillies race in NJ Sire Stakes divisions

Freehold Raceway played host to two divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes - Standardbred Development Fund for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Saturday (Sept. 7). The divisions resulted in one logical result and one upset.

In the first division, contested as a non-betting event, Caviart Heather won for the second straight week, going the mile in 1:59 1/5. Like she did last week, she rated well behind early on, then picked up cover nearing the three-quarter point. Turning for home, driver George Brennan angled her to give her clear sailing, and she drew off to a two length victory. She's owned by Caviart Farms and trained by Tony Alagna.

Alagna and Brennan looked likely to sweep both divisions, sending out 3-5 favorite Odds On Hollywood for Odds On Racing in the second division. However, Stacy Chiodo, the trainer/driver of Lucy Lightyear, had other ideas. Chiodo sent her filly right to the lead, carving out sharp fractions while maintaining a solid advantage throughout. Odds On Hollywood never fired, and Lucy Lightyear coasted under the wire for a 2 1/4 length victory in 1:59. The Timothy Tobias-owned filly paid $24.40 to win, $6.40 to place, and $2.40 to show.

--press release (Freehold)--