Harrah's Hoosier: Favorites downed in Indiana Sires Stakes races

Indiana Sires Stakes action pressed on at Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Wednesday, September 1, as the 3-year-old trotting fillies squared off in the sixth round of their eight round series. The evening's 14-race card was highlighted by two divisions, both of which saw upset winners.

Treasure Gems K and driver Sam Widger worked out a perfect second-over trip to track down the heavily-favored Country Girl Charm in the opening $47,000 split. Stopping the timer in 1:54 4/5, Treasure Gems K utilized a 27 second closing kick to get the win by a neck. Country Girl Charm and LeWayne Miller held on for second, while Queen Of All and John De Long rounded out the trifecta. Treasure Gems K returned $14.20 to her backers at the betting windows.

Trained by Norm Parker, who also co-owns the filly with Thomas Klosky, Treasure Gems K recorded her fifth win of the season from 15 starts. The daughter of Encore Encore-Treasure Bank established a new lifetime mark.

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In the second $47,500 flight of the stakes action, Ima Diamond Babe and James Yoder capitalized on an uncharacteristic break by the heavily-favored Swift Swanda to score in 1:55. With a 26 4/5 final quarter, Ima Diamond Babe found late racing room up the inside and was able to get a neck in front of the pace-setting Dewtiful's Grace and LeWayne Miller. Four Under Par and John De Long finished third. Sent off at odds of 23-1, Ima Diamond Babe returned $49.00 for the win.

Owned by James and Cheyenne Yoder, the daughter of Guccio-I Will Take Credit notched her second victory of the season from 11 starts. Ima Diamond Babe picked up a new mark and her third lifetime victory.

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