Harrah's Hoosier: Big favorites score in Indiana Sires Stakes

Indiana Sires Stakes action returned to Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Wednesday, August 18 as the 3-year-old trotting fillies squared off in two $48,000 Indiana Sires Stakes divisions in the fifth round of their eight round series.

Country Girl Charm delivered as the heavy favorite in the opening split with driver/trainer LeWayne Miller in the bike. Stopping the timer in 1:54 3/5, Country Girl Charm was able to overcome a first-over trip to get the win by nearly three lengths. Treasure Gems K and Sam Widger rallied well up the inside to get up for second, while Sister Jean and Trace Tetrick rounded out the trifecta. Country Girl Charm returned $3.00 to win.

Owned in partnership by Ryan Raber, L&S Racing, D&S Stable, and Jw Stable, Country Girl Charm recorded her second win from six seasonal starts. The daughter of Whom Shall I Fear-Tymal Tatiana sent her lifetime purse earnings over the $200,000 mark with the victory.

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In the second flight of the stakes action, Swift Swanda returned to Harrah's Hoosier Park with an open length 1:53 score. After taking on open company in Grand Circuit action in her last two starts, Swift Swanda wasted no time and went gate-to-wire with driver Trace Tetrick. Dewtiful's Grace and LeWayne Miller rallied well for second, while Shirley Goodness and Peter Wrenn were third. As the heavy betting favorite, Swift Swanda returned $3.00 at the betting windows.

Owned in partnership by Anthony Lombardi and The Kales Company LLC., the daughter of Swan For All-Cheetah Hall notched her sixth win from eight trips behind the gate this season. Trained by Erv Miller, Swift Swanda has now amassed $355,180 in lifetime purse earnings.

--press release (Harrah's Hoosier Park)--