Harrah's Hoosier Park: Yo Beth D fastest in Indiana Sires Stakes

Indiana Sires Stakes action returned to Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Wednesday, August 17th as four divisions for 2-year-old trotters of both sexes highlighted the evening's 14-race card. The freshman trotters have now completed the third preliminary round of their six-round series as they look toward the $250,000 Super Finals slated for Oct. 14 at Harrah's Hoosier Park.

Yo Beth D made her first start for new connections a winning one as she delivered an impressive 1:54 3/5 victory in the opening $66,500 event for the fillies. With Trevor Smith in the bike for new trainer Todd Luther, Yo Beth D went to the front and never looked back. With a final quarter of 27 seconds, Yo Beth D finished 11 lengths in front of T's Pride and Trace Tetrick.

The daughter of Helpisontheway-Scented Roses has now won four of five lifetime starts. Owned by Black Magic Racing, LLC., Yo Beth D is now undefeated in stakes action this season.

In the second $66,000 clash of the fillies, Stella Rose and Mike Oosting utilized opposite tactics, scoring from off- the-pace after a ground-saving trip. Stella Rose found late racing room up the inside and used a 27 2/5 final quarter to stop the timer in 1:56 4/5. Stella Rose was a two length winner over Swan Fancy and Peter Wrenn.

Trained by Byron Hooley, the daughter of Dover Dan-Rose Run Rae recorded her second win from seven seasonal starts. Owned by Summit Pacing Acres LLC., Stella Rose has now bankrolled $44,587 for her connections.

Texsong Soprano and John DeLong delivered as the heavy betting favorite in the opening $67,500 section for the colts and geldings. With a final time of 1:56 3/5, Texsong Soprano moved first-over down the backside and continued marching to the wire. Using a 27 3/5 final panel, Texsong Soprano held off a late charge from Jailhouse Dance and Oosting to get the victory.

Trained by Missy Essig, the son of Text Me-Muscling In has now won three of five starts in his young career. Owned by Joe D. and Daryl D. Yoder, Texsong Soprano has now earned $87,222 lifetime.

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In the second $68,000 tilt, Bourbon Courage and Trace Tetrick waited until the stretch to make their game-winning move. Stopping the timer in 1:56, Bourbon Courage employed a 26 3/5 second final quarter to track down Empire Builder and Brandon Bates late in the lane. The time marked a new lifetime-best for the Erv Miller trainee.

Bourbon Courage is a half-brother to the 2021 Hambletonian-winning Captain Corey. The son of You Know You Do-Luv U All now sports a lifetime bankroll of $79,290 and is owned by Bowie Racing, D&M Trading and Anthony Lombardi.

Indiana Sires Stakes action will continue at Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Thursday, August 18 with one $134,000 flight for the 2-year-old pacing fillies highlighting the evening's 13-race card.

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