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August 2008
August 31, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Hibbler Wins Champlain Stakes
Hibbler, a son of Striking Sahbra--Meghan's Memories--Mystic Park, captured his fourth straight start in as many career tries, capturing the $107,954 Champlain Stakes Final in a career best of 1:56.1 with driver Rick Zeron at the lines on Aug. 31 at Mohawk Raceway. Murry Weber conditions the freshman trotter, who has $140,277 in career earnings. He was recently purchased by Gordon Rumpel of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Hibbler was raised and sold at the 2007 Forest City Sale for $12,000.
August 31, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Shanghai Lil Wins KYSS Final
Shangai Lil captured the $300,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes Final on Aug. 31 at Lexington's Red Mile in a career best of 1:51.2 with driver Dave Palone at the lines. She used an explosive :26.4 late kick to notch her third career victory. The 2-year-old daughter by Jenna's Beach Boy, out of the Artsplace mare Wonderbolt is trained by Peter Foley. The freshman filly now has earned $198,839 for All Star Racing, Inc. of Towaco, New Jersey, who purchased the filly for $45,000 from Peninsula Farm, who bred and raised her. Her full sister--Makes You Wonder--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5.
August 31, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Blue Claw Wins KYSS Final
Blue Claw captured the $300,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes Final on Aug. 31 for driver Mike Lachance and trainer Peter Foley. This freshman gelding paced the mile in 1:51.4, pushing his career earnings to $221,270, with a 6-2-2 record from 14 lifetime starts. The son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Wonderbolt--Artsplace is owned by All Star Racing of New Jersey. He is a full sister to Shanghi Lil, who won the filly division of this stake on this same day. Their full sister---Makes You Wonder--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment in the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale on Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 31, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Super Eighty Eight Wins at The Red Mile
Super Eighty Eight captured a $3,300 conditioned pace in 1:51.2 for driver Mike Lachance. The 6-year-old gelded son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Smilethedayaway--Abercrombie won by eight and a half lengths for trainer Peter Foley and owners All Star Racing of Towaco, New Jersey. The gelding now has $343,977 in lifetime earnings.
August 31, 2008--Pana, Illinois
Valley Victors Score at Pana
Valley Victor progeny took the spotlight at Pana in the Big Ten Colt Stakes. Winning in 2:05.4 in a $3,930 Big Ten Colt Stake was Supreme Victor (Valley Victor-Miss Noble Hustle-Noble Hustle) for driver-trainer Jamacia Patton and owner John Carver of Illinois. The gelding winner of $10,751 lifetime has a record of 4-4-3 in 16 career starts. Mystical Patches finished second for driver Mike Rogers and trainer Pam Coleman. The winner of $32,470 is owned by the Mystical Marker Farm of Illinois. In the second divison, Lynn's Two Spot (Valley Victor-Winding-Sorceror Hanover) finished second, trotting in 2:08.1 for trainer-driver, co-owner James Fox and co-owner Bambi Fox.
August 31, 2008--Marietta, Ohio
Chippin Snow Wins OHFS
Chippin Snow, a 3-year-old son of Chip Chip Hooray--Snow Fun--Carry The Message, captured the $2,158 Ohio Fair Stakes Sophomore Trot on Aug. 31 at Marietta, Ohio in 2:05.1 by 11 and 1/2 lengths. This fine youngster was driven by trainer John Spencer for owner Charles Vigneron of West Virginia.
August 31, 2008--Marietta, Ohio
Bouttofindout Second in OHFS
Bouttofindout finished second in a $2,231 Ohio Fair Stakes at Marietta, Ohio on Aug. 31 with Ryan Holton at the lines for trainer Russell Britton. The son of Chip Chip Hooray--Omph--Well Done is owned by John Hauman of Ohio.
August 31, 2008--Richwood, Ohio
Hardwood Chips Wins Ohio Fair Stake
Hardwood Chips won a $3,691 Ohio Fair Stakes on Aug. 31 at Richwood, Ohio with trainer Frank Todd at the lines. The sophomore son of Chip Chip Hooray--Vin De Vie--Balanced Image now has $13,715 in his seasonal coffers for owner Paul Acker of Marion, Ohio. Zippen Chip (Chip Chip Hooray-Axhandle Annie-Arnie's Exchange) finished third in this same race for driver Sam Noble and trainer Hugh Beatty, Jr.
August 31, 2008--Richwood, Ohio
Chip Chip Booshay Wins OHFS
Chip Chip Booshay, a 2-year-old gelded son of Chip Chip Hooray-Speedin Shana-Speed In Action, captured a $4,116 Freshman Ohio Fair Colt Stake at Richwood, Ohio on Aug. 31. Sam Noble was in the sulky for trainer Jeff Smith and owners Kathy Smith, and Fred and James Everhart of Ohio.
August 31, 2008--Richwood, Ohio
Fancy Chip Second in OHFS
Fancy Chip finished second in a $3,691 Ohio Fair Stake for driver-trainer Mark Winters on Aug. 31 at Richwood, Ohio. The son of Chip Chip Hooray-Rose Run Fancy-Armbro Laser trotted in 2:04.2, notching his 12th career victory for owners Dan Mitchell of Michigan and Peter Hardy of Connecticut.
August 30, 2008--Freehold, New Jersey
Arbeedo Wins NJSS
Arbeedo captured a $50,500 New Jersey Sires Stakes in dead-heat fashion along with the winning Wildflower Hanover on Aug. 30 at Freehold Raceway. Jeff Gregory was in the sulky for trainer Richard Norman behind the freshman son of Artsplace--Shoobeedobeedo--Jate Lobel as he was timed in 1:56.4. He was foaled and raised at Peninsula Farm for owner Dave McDuffee of Nashua, New Hampshire.
Red High Heels, by Cam's Card Shark--Streisand's Place--Artsplace, finished third in this same event for trainer Michael Hall and driver James Pantaleano. Red High Heels was sold by Peninsula Farm at the 2007 Lexington Selected Sale for $7,000.
August 30, 2008--Indiana Downs
Ab’s Beach Boy Wins in 1:52
Ab's Beach Boy posted a 1:52 clocking in a $7,500 conditioned event for driver Mark O'Mara and trainer Stacey Ruddick on Aug. 30 at Indiana Downs. The son of Jenna's Beach Boy--AB's Dasher--Abercrombie now has $202,265 in career earnings for owner Amrtu Patel of Kentucky.
August 30, 2008--Northfield Park
Deep Chip Wins OSS
Deep Chip captured a $20,000 Ohio Sires Stakes at Northfield Park on Aug. 30. The 2-year-old son of Chip Chip Hooray--Ceremonial--Supergill was clocked in 2:00 with trainer Jim Dailey at the ilnes for owners Kathy Ratcliff and Jerry Zosel of Ohio.
August 30, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Lekka Second at DuQuoin
Lekka (Valley Victory--Smoke'n Snafu--Snafu) finished second in the $45,000 Shawnee Final for driver Mike Oosting and trainer Nelson Willis on Aug. 30 at DuQuoin. A winner of $25,540 lifetime, Lekka is owned by Cynthia Willis, Philip Reitveld and Jack Dorn of Illinois.
August 30, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
McCarron Third in Simcoe
McCarron trotted to a third-place finish in the $125,711 Simcoe Stakes on Aug. 30 at Mohawk Raceway in Canada. The sophomore filly by Angus Hall--Fiery Chip--Pine Chip was clocked in 1:55.3 with Trevor Ritchie at the lines for trainer Mark Staecy. The winner of $169,649 lifetime is owned by David Reid, Malcom G Man Son Hiring, David McDonald and A K Malick Stable of Ontario and British Columbia. McCarron was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $82,000 at the 2006 Harrisburg Sale.
August 30, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Most Remarkable Third in Hayes Memorial
Most Remarkable finished third in the $50,000 Hayes Memorial at DuQuoin, pacing in 1:54 for driver Dale Hiteman and trainer Tom Simmons on Aug. 30. The freshman son of Dragon Again--Remarkable Star--Jate Lobell was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $77,000 at Lexington in 2007. Owned by Rick McGraw, James Steiren and Benita Simmons of Illinois, Most Remarkable has a half-brother by Cambest--Remarkable Cam--that will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 29, 2008--Tioga Downs
Hay Goodlooking Sets Track Record
Hay Goodlooking set a new track record on Aug. 29 at Tioga Downs, pacing in 1:52.4 for driver-trainer Gaetan Brunet in the $50,181 New York Sire Stakes 2-Year-Old Colt Trot. The freshman son of Art Major--Monique's Legacy--Pacific Rocket now has $74,063 in career earnings for owners Ted Gewertz, Samuel Dotro and Debbie Brunet of New York and New Jersey. This fine colt was sold by Peninsula Farm at the 2007 Lexington Select Yearling Sale for $14,000, and his half-sister by Western Terror, Appreciation, will sell in this year's Lexington event, Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 29, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Our Priority Wins County Fair Championship
Our Priority, a 3-year-old gelded son of Valley Victor--She's A Priority--Catch A Thrill, stopped the clock in 1:58.3 for driver Dave Magee in the $12,500 County Fair Championship Aug. 29 at DuQuoin, Illinois. Trained by Scott Foster, Our Priority is owned by Desyllas Racing, LLC, Carol Rieken and William Beck of Illinois.
August 29, 2008--Yonkers Raceway
Katie's Red Rose Wins at Yonkers
Katie's Red Rose captured a $21,000 conditioned trot at Yonkers on Aug. 29 in 1:58.2 for driver Stephane Bouchard and trainer Mark Ford. The winner of $143,388 lifetime is owned by Gates Mills Stable and Richard Paltani of Ohio.
August 29, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Chip Marshall Wins at DuQuoin
Chip Marshall, a 3-year-old son of Valley Victor--Elizabeth Marshall--Pine Chip, captured a $6,000 County Fair Challenge at DuQuoin on Aug. 29. Andy Miller steered the trotter to a three-length, 1:56.3 victory for trainer Erv Miller and owner Sylvia Arnold, of Delaware.
August 29, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
My Last Valley Wins at DuQuoin
My Last Valley captured a $2,000 freshman test at DuQuoin on Aug. 29 in rein to JD Finn for trainer Dennis Gardner. The 2-year-old son of Valley Victor--Visual Art--Homesick was clocked in 2:04.3 and is owned by George Knackmuhs of Illinois.
August 29, 2008--Pana, Illinois
Little Dan Wins at Pana
Little Dan, a 3-year-old son of Valley Victor--Dani's Pride--Armbro Charger, scored a 2:16 victory at the Pana County Fairgrounds on Aug. 29 with driver-trainer Freddie Patton, Sr in tow. The winner of $2,195 lifetime is owned by John Carver of Illinois.
August 29, 2008--Scioto Downs
Get Chipped Wins OSS
Get Chipped, a freshman daughter by Chip Chip Hooray--Patti Page--American Winner, captured a $20,800 Ohio Sire Stakes at Scioto Downs on Aug. 29. Russell Swartz was in the sulky for trainer Marty Wollam and owners Acadia Farms Inc and Pat Holden of Ohio.
Northmedo Esther finished third in this same race. Chris Page steered the freshman daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Northmedo Blessing--Striking Sahbra for trainer Michael Medors and owners the Northmedo Stables of Ohio.
Shady Chip, a freshman daughter by Chp Chip Hooray--Whiteshadeofpale--Dancer's Victory, finished fourth in this same race for driver Kurt Sugg. The filly is trained by Charles Myrick for owner Second Chance Stable of Ohio.
August 29, 2008--DuQuoin
Miss Vickie third in Hayes
Miss Vickie, by Valley Victor--Willy Nilly--Master Willie, finished third in the $51,000 Hayes 2-year-old filly trot on Aug. 29 at DuQuoin. Robert Spencer trains and Brandon Simpson was in the sulky for owners Kevin Dixon and Robert Taylor of Tennessee. Refocus, another daughter of Valley Victor, finished fourth in this same race for driver-trainer Jamaica Patton.
August 29, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Hillary Third at DuQuoin
Hillary, a daughter of Jenna's Beach Boy--Girl Stuff--Jate Lobell, finished third in a $41,000 Hayes 2-year-old filly pace, pacing in 1:54.3 for driver Dale Hiteman and trainer Donna Lee. The freshman pacer, a winner of $15,529 lifetime, is owned by Ed Teefey.
August 29, 2008--Findlay, Ohio
Northmedo Hoo-Ray Second at Findlay
Northmedo Hoo-Ray finished second at Findlay County Fair, trotting in 2:02 with Duke Sugg at the lines for Michael Medors on Aug. 29. The 4-year-old gelded son of Chip Chip Hooray--Welcome Over--Overcomer is owned by the Northmedo Stables of Painesville, Ohio
August 29, 2008--Findlay, Ohio
Power Stroke Chip Second at Findlay
Power Strike, by Chip Chip Hooray--Perfect Marge--Super Bowl, trotted to a second place finish in a $3,108 Ohio Fair Stakes at Findlay, Ohio for trainer Ronald Steck. The freshman gelding is owned by George Green, Rhonda Heady, Arthur Peavy and Jamie Bauslaugh of New Jersey, Arizona, South Carolina and Florida.
August 29, 2008--Van Wert, Ohio
Tally Ho Chip Second in OFS
Tally Ho Chip, a 3-year-old son of Chip Chip Hooray--Princess Troubador--Royal Troubador, finished second in 2:06 at Van Wert, Ohio in a $5,331 Ohio Fair Stake for driver Doug Jackson and trainer Don Fisher. Thet winner of $26,852 lifetime is owned by Don Fisher.
August 29, 2008--Van Wert
Rompaway Beau Second at Van Wert
Rompaway Beau finished second in a $4,942 Freshman Ohio Fair Stake at Van Wert, Ohio, trotting in 2:04.2 for trainer Don Harmon and owners Rompaway Farms of Battlecreek, Michigan.
August 29, 2008--Van Wert, Ohio
Cash Your Chips Third at Van Wert
Cash Your Chips finished third in a conditioned trot at Van Wert, Ohio on Aug. 29 for driver Trent Bates and trainer Lee Newcomer. The 3-year-old daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Buckeye Road--Armbro Iliad is owned by Broken Brokers Ltd.
August 29, 2008--Cleveland, Ohio
Northmedo Esther Third in OSS
Northmedo Esther finished third in a $20,800 Ohio Sire Stakes on Aug. 29 at Northfield Park. Chris Page steered teh freshman daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Northmedo Blessing--Striking Sahbra for trainer Michael Medors and owners the Northmedo Stables of Ohio.
August 29, 2008--Cleveland, Ohio
Shady Chip Fourth in OSS
Shady Chip, a freshman daughter by Chp Chip Hooray--Whiteshadeofpale--Dancer's Victory, finished fourth in a $20,800 Ohio Sires Stakes on Aug. 29 at Northfield for driver Kurt Sugg. The filly is trained by Charles Myrick for owner Second Chance Stable of Ohio.
August 28, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Guilty Pleasures Wins Colt Stake
Guilty Pleasures, a 3-year-old daughter of Valley Victor--Peace And Quiet--Cumin, captured a $12,500 State Fair Colt Stake at DuQuoin on Aug. 29 in 1:59.2 with Brent Holland at the lines. Erv Miller conditions the sophomore trotter, who has $79,157 in career earnings for owners Jack & Peggy Hood, and the Mystical Marker Farms LLC of Illinois.
August 28, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Battleshoe Vic Wins at DuQuoin
Battleshoe Vic nabbed his fourth career victory in as many tries for trainer-driver Buddy Simpson on Aug. 28 at the Illinois State Fair at DuQuoin. The 5-year-old son of Valley Victor--B Crysta--Crysta's Crown stopped the timer in 1:58.3 for owners Buddy and Clay Simpson of Fairfield, Illinois.
August 28, 2008--Van Wert, Ohio
Taco Chip Wins OHFS
Taco Chip captured a $4,731 Ohio Fair Stakes at Van Wert, Ohio on Aug. 28 for driver-trainer James Mulinix in 2:04.2. The 3-year-old gelded son of Chip Chip Hooray pushed his career earnings to $5,833 for owners DM Stables LLC of Florida and Denny Miller of Ohio.
August 28, 2008--Dayton, Ohio
ST's Hooray Wins OHFS
ST's Horray captured a $3,181 Ohio Fair Stakes at Dayton, Ohio on Aug. 28 with Jeff Nisonger in the sulkiy for trainer Charlie Ross. The 3-year-old gelding by Chip Chip Hooray--Oopsie--Lucky Almahurst pushed his career earnings to $26,425 for owner Pinckney Brewer of Ohio.
August 28, 2008--Canton, Ohio
Chips And Wings Second in OHFS
Chips And Wings, a freshman son of Chip Chip Hooray--Silent Wings-Can't Be Jimmie, finished second in a $2,800 Ohio Fair Stake on Aug. 29 at Canton, Ohio. Chris Page was at the lines for trainer and co-owner John Catrone and owners Michael and Lucy Catrone of Orrville, Ohio.
August 28, 2008--Findlay, Ohio
Sand Fanci Second in OHFS
Sand Fanci captured a $3,533 Ohio Fair Stake for sophomore trotters on Aug. 28, with trainer Mark Headworth in the sulky. The 3-year-old daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Sand Dream--Speed In Action now has $31,528 in career earnings for owner Emil Konesky of Ohio.
August 28, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Miss Sashi Third at DuQuoin
Miss Sashi, a 5-year-old daughter by Valley Victor--Hollys Lady--Royal Prestige, finished third in a $2,000 conditioned trot at DuQuoin on Aug. 28. Brent Holland was in the sulky for trainer Leo Grummel as the mare pushed her career earnings to $71,893 for owners Holly Williams and Cheryl Clough of Illinois.
August 27, 2008--Flamboro Downs
Lisfinny Second in Bud Light
Lisfinny finished second in the $40,687 Bud Light Stake at Flamboro Downs on Aug. 27 in rein to Stephan Condren for trainer Bob McIntosh. The 3-year-old son of The Panderosa--Lisaleen--Abercrombie was clocked in 1:53.2, beaten only a quarter of a lenth by the winning Legal Litigator. This sophomore colt now has $81,949 in career earnings for owners the Robert McIntosh Stables, CSX Stables and Al McIntosh Holdings of Ontario. This colt was sold by Peninsula Farm in the 2006 Harrisburg Sale for $100,000 and his half-sister by Camluck--Lisclaire--will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Harrisburg Sale, Nov. 3-8.
August 27, 2008--Freehold, New Jersey
The Chancellor Second in NJSS
The Chancellor finished second on Aug. 27 in a $2\45,000 New Jersey Sires Stakes for driver Andy Miller and trainer Julie Miller. The son of Yankee Glide--Prime Mistress--Super Bowl is owned by the Andy Miller Stable and the Arden Homestead Stable of New Jersey and New York. He was bred, foaled, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $32,000 at the Lexington Selected Yearlings Sale in 2007. His full brother--In My Prime--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearlings Sale, October 1-6, 2008.
August 27, 2008--Canton, Ohio
Chippednstrawberry Second in OHFS
Chippednstrawberry, by Chip Chip Hooray--Queens Pizzazz--Arnies Exchange, trotted to a 2:15.1 clocking in a $3,486 Ohio Fair Statke on Aug. 27 at Canton, Ohio. Kurt Sugg was in the sulky for trainer and co-owner Sharry Stamer and so-owner Richared Mairs.
August 27, 2008--Crete, Illinois
Mini Chipster Wins Qualifier
Mini Chipster, a freshman daughter by Chip Chip Hooray--Inverness--Angus Hall trotted to a 2:03.1 winning qualifier at Balmoral Park on Aug. 27. Perry Smith conditions the 2-year-old filly for owner Sawgrass Farms LLC of Lockport, Illinois.
August 27, 2008--Mount Gillead, Ohio
Sweet Potatoe Wins
Sweet Potatoe, by Chip Chip Hooray--Hot Scot--Final Score, trotted to a 2:07 victory at Mount Gillead, Ohio for trainer Roy Fissell on Aug. 27. The sophomore filly is owned by Roy Fissell and Mario Celli of Ohio.
August 27, 2008--Chester, Pennsylvania
A Gentleman Wins at Chester
A Gentleman, a 5-year-old son of Striking Sahbra--Model Home--Homesick, captured a $24,000 conditioned trot on Aug. 27 at Chester Downs. Tim Tetrick was in the sulky for trainer John Duer and owners Carter Duer and Bill Weaver of Kentucky and New Jersey.
August 26, 2008--Indianapolis, Indiana
Golden Jenna Wins Letterman Series Leg
Golden Jenna, by Jenna's Beach Boy--Golden Heart--Camtastic, captured a $21,800 leg of the Letterman Series on Aug. 26 at Indiana Downs. Trainer Andy Shetler was in the sulky for owner Dan Graber of Indiana as the 5-year-old mare was clocked in 1:53.1. She now has career earnings of $29,530.
August 26, 2008--Freehold, New Jersey
Live Blue Wins at Freehold
Live Blue, a 3-year-old gelded son of Life Sign-Passionate Kissess-No Nukes won a $6,250 conditioned pace at Freehold Raceway on Aug. 26. Stephan Smith piloted the pacer for trainer-owner Kevin McDermott in 1:57.2. His Cambest half-brother--Cambest Kisser--will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Lexington, Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 26, 2008--Yonkers, New York
Up Front Janet Wins at Yonkers
Up Front Janet, a daughter by Chip Chip Hooray--Sweet Janet--Balanced Image, stopped the clock in 1:59.3 for driver Stephan Bouchard and trainer Mark Ford on Aug. 26 at Yonkers. The 4-year-old trotter is owned by C Ed Mullimax of Ohio and has $47,282 in career earnings.
August 26, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Valley Speed Wins Pronto Don Leg
Valley Speed, by Valley Victor--Speedy Moriah--Arsenal, won a $15,000 Pronto Don leg at DuQuoin on Aug. 26. Dave Magee was in the sulky for trainer Henry Lunsford as the trotter was clocked in 1:57.4. The sophomore trotter now has $139,620 in career earnings for owners Judy Lunsford and Lynne Lindsey of Kentucky.
August 26, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Habits Best Scores in Qualifier
Habits Best, a freshman daughter by Muscles Yankee--Habit--Supergill, scored a winning qualifying effort in 2:02.2 for Mike Lachance and trainer Ron Gurfein on Aug. 26 at The Red Mile. Her half-brother, by Angus Hall, named Civic Duty, sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Harrisburg, Nov. 3-8, 2008.
August 26, 2008--Caldwell, Ohio
Jacks Chip Second in OHFS
Jacks Chip, by Chip Chip Hooray--Mirthful Jane--Final Score, finished second at Caldwell, Ohio on Aug. 26 with driver Russell Schwarz at the lines. Steven Carter trains the freshman gelding who has lifetime earnings of $3,718 for owners Peggy Carter, Robert Reid, Sheila Hummel and Jacob Beard of Ohio
August 26, 2008--Crete, Illinois
Van Rijn Third at Balmoral
Van Rijn, a Valley Victor gelding who is out of the Super Ben Joe mare Hit The Lights finished third in a $10,000 conditioned test at Balmoral on Aug. 26 with Dean Magee in the sulky. The 3-year-old is trained by John Butenshoen for owner The Blackfoot Farms of Chicago, Ill.
August 26, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Valley Victors Vie at State Fair
A pair of Valley Victor progeny finished second and third in a divison of the Pronto Don at DuQuoin on Aug. 26. Mood Man (Valley Victor--Moody Beach) finished second in 1:58.2 with Dave Magee at the lines for trainer Roger Welch, ,while Mystical Patches (Valley Victor--Fausta) finished third in the same race for driver Marcus Miller and trainer Pam Coleman. My Last Valley (Valley Victor--Visual Art) finished second in a $12,500 state-bred county fair stake for driver Johnh Finn and trainer Dennis Gardner.
August 25, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Hibbler Wins Gold Final
Hibbler, a son of Striking Sahbra--Meghan's Memories--Mystic Park, captured his third straight start in as many career tries, capturing the $115,200 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Final in a career best of 1:57.2 with driver Rick Zeron at the lines. Murry Weber conditions the freshman trotter, who has $86,300 in career earnings for owners Murry Weber, Fred Jamieson and Renato Confortin of Ontario. Hibbler was raised and sold at the 2007 Forest City Sale for $12,000.
August 25, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Raising Rachel Wins Fifth in a Row!
Raising Rachel won her fifth race in a row for trainer John Kopas and driver Jack Moiseyev, stopping the clock in 1:59.3 on Aug. 25 at Mohawk Raceway. The daughter of Yankee Glide--Raising The Bar--Angus Hall is owned by Melvin Hartman, KR Stable and Douglas Millard of Ontario, and by George Hempt of Pennsylvania. She now has a spotless record in her brief career and earnings of $70,849. Raising Rachel's half-brother by Striking Sahbra--Reach Higher--will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Forest City Sale, October 19 & 26, 2008.
August 25, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Sugarcane Yankee Wins at The Red Mile
Sugarcane Yankee broker her maiden on Aug. 25 at The Red Mile for driver Andy McCarthy and trainer Randy Beeckman. The daughter of Windsong's Legacy--So So Chic--Sir Taurus was timed in 2:00.3 in the $6,000 late closer for freshman trotters. Owned by Miller's Stable of Florida, Sugarcan Yankee's half-brother--Homerun Hitter--by Muscles Yankee, sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Harrisburg Sale, on Nov. 3-8, 2008.
August 25, 2008--Indianapolis, Indiana
Hardwood Chips Wins at Indiana Downs
Hardwood Chips trotted to victory at Indiana Downs on Aug. 25, timed in 1:58.3 with Brad Hanners at the lines for trainer Frank Todd at the lines. The sophomore son of Chip Chip Hooray--Vin De Vie--Balanced Image now has $12,055 in his seasonal coffers for owner Paul Acker of Marion, Ohio.
August 25, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Battleshoe Vic Wins at DuQuoin
Battleshoe Vic nabbed his third career victory in as many tries for trainer-driver Buddy Simpson on Aug. 25 at the Illinois State Fair at DuQuoin. The 5-year-old son of Valley Victor--B Crysta--Crysta's Crown stopped the timer in 1:59 for owners Buddy and Clay Simpson of Fairfield, Illinois, by a neck over rival Valley Of Vice (Dale Hiteman), another son of Valley Victor, trained by Illinois conditioner Shawn Nessa.
August 24, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Blue Claw Wins $50,000 KYSS
Blue Claw posted a 1:50.1 clocking on Aug. 24 at Lexington, taking the $50,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes for driver Mike Lachance and trainer Pete Foley. The 3-year-old gelded son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Wonderbolt--Artsplace pushed his career earnings to $71,270 for owners All Star Racing of New Jersey. His full sister--Makes You Wonder--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5.
August 25, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Raising Rachel Wins Fifth in a Row!
Raising Rachel won her fifth race in a row for trainer John Kopas and driver Jack Moiseyev, stopping the clock in 1:59.3 on Aug. 25 at Mohawk Raceway. The daughter of Yankee Glide--Raising The Bar--Angus Hall is owned by Melvin Hartman, KR Stable and Douglas Millard of Ontario, and by George Hempt of Pennsylvania. She now has a spotless record in her brief career and earnings of $70,849. Raising Rachel's half-brother by Striking Sahbra--Reach Higher--will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Forest City Sale, October 19 & 26, 2008.
August 25, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Battleshoe Vic Wins at DuQuoin
Battleshoe Vic nabbed his third career victory in as many tries for trainer-driver Buddy Simpson on Aug. 25 at the Illinois State Fair at DuQuoin. The 5-year-old son of Valley Victor--B Crysta--Crysta's Crown stopped the timer in 1:59 for owners Buddy and Clay Simpson of Fairfield, Illinois, by a neck over rival Valley Of Vice (Dale Hiteman), another son of Valley Victor, trained by Illinois conditioner Shawn Nessa.
August 25, 2008--Caldwell, Ohio
Chippin Snow Wins OHFS
Chippin Snow, a 3-year-old son of Chip Chip Hooray--Snow Fun--Carry The Message, posted his first sophomore victory, trotting in 2:08.3 with trainer Donald Spencer at the lines on Aug. 25 at Caldwell, Ohio. The victory came in the $2,261 Ohio Fair Stakes Sophomore Trot. This fine youngster is owned by Charles Vigneron of West Virginia.
August 25, 2008--Mount Gillead, Ohio
Sand Fanci Wins OHFS
Sand Fanci captured a $2,091 Ohio Fair Statke for sophomore trotters on Aug. 25, with trainer Mark Headworth in the sulky. The 3-year-old daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Sand Dream--Speed In Action now has $30,645 in career earnings for owner Emil Konesky of Ohio.
August 25, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Chugwater Gal Third in Wendy Skeeter
Chugwater Gal (Valley Victor--Tuf Kim--Keystone Kim) finished third for driver Dave Magee and trainer Nick Gilbertson in the $30,000 Wendy Skeeter on Aug. 25 at DuQuoin. This sophomore filly is owned by L&L Devisser of Michigan.
August 25, 2008--DuQuoin, Illinois
Lekka Third at DuQuoin
Lekka (Valley Victory--Smoke'n Snafu--Snafu) finished third in a $5,000 Shawnee elimination for driver Mike Oosting and trainer Nelson Willis on Aug. 25 at DuQuoin. A winner of $14,290 lifetime, Lekka is owned by Cynthia Willis, Philip Reitveld and Jack Dorn of Illinois.
August 25, 2008--Mount Gillead, Ohio
Smart Chip Third in OHFS
Smart Chip finished third victory in a $2,091 Ohio Fair Stake at Mount Gillead, Ohio on Aug. 25. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Crysta's Gesture--Crysta's Crown had trainer-owner Lauren Lingrel of Ohio and now has career earnings of $6,981.
August 24, 2008--Crete, Illinois
Wisconsin Girl Wins in 1:53.2
Wisconsin Girl, a freshman daughter of Jenna's Beach Boy--Voulezvous Hanover--No Nukes, stopped the timer in 1:53.2 for driver Brent Holland and trainer Leroy Fox on Aug. 24 at Balmoral Park in a $10,000 freshman stake. This lovely filly is owned by Les Banks of Sheridan, Illinois and has a 2-1-3 record from seven career starts.
August 22, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Bella Dolce Wins $201,300 SBOA Final
Bella Dolce captured the C$201,300 SBOA Stakes final for 3-year-old trotting fillies in 1:55.2 at Mohawk on Aug. 22 with Paul MacDonell at the lines to win by 1-1/4 lengths. Trained by Kevin O'Reilly and Richard Norman, the sophomore daughter of Kadabra--Pizza Dolce--Conway Hall is owned by Dave McDuffee of Nashua, NH. A winenr of $645,592, Bella Dolce was born and raised at Peninsula Farm.
August 22, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Bruschette Second In BC Elim
Bruschette, a duaghter of Andover Hall--Foot Bowl--Valley Victory, finished second in a $40,869 Breeders Crown elimination on Aug. 22 at Mohawk Raceway. Reined by Ron Pierce for trainer Jan Johnson, the sophomore trotting lass has $243,847 in her career bank account for owner Caroline Gerry of New York. She was foaled and raised at Peninsula Farm.
August 22, 2008--Pocono Downs
Hurrikanebiggeorge Second in PASS
Hurrikanebiggeorge finished second in a $34,452 Pennsylvania Sires Stakes test on Aug. 22 at Pocono Downs. Driver Dave Palone was in the sulky behind the freshman son of Tagliabue--Over The Border--Angus Hall for trainer John McDermott. Hurrikanebiggeorge was foaled, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $7,500 in the Pennsylvania Preferred Sale.
August 22, 2008--Scioto Downs
Chips Full House Wins at Scioto
Chips Full House captured a $2,000 conditioned trot on Aug. 22 at Scioto Downs. Kyle Ater was the lines for trainer Justin Hall. The 4-year-old winner of $21,095 lifetime is by Chip Chip Hooray--Joyces Full House--Speed In Action. Chips Full House is owned by Y'r Dawn Right of Athens, Ohio.
August 22, 2008--Greenup, Illinois
Supreme Victor Wins at Greenup
Supreme Victor captured a $2,040 Illini Colt Stake Trot on Aug. 22 at Greenup, Illinois. Trainer Jamacia Patton was in the sulky as the 3-year-old son of Valley Victor--Miss Noble Hustle--Noble Hustle trotted to a 2:04.4 clocking for owner John Carver.
August 22, 2008--Greenup, Illinois
Mystical Patches Wins at Greenup
Mystical Patches, by Valley Victor--Fausta--Trottin' Happy, cruised to a 2:02.2 clocking for driver Marcus Miller and trainer Pam Coleman on Aug. 22 at Greenup, Illinois. The sophomore trotter is owned by the Mystical Marker Farms of Illinois.
August 22, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
August Revenue Wins Qualifier
August Revenue, by Revenue S--Mrs August-Mr Vic, captured a Lexington qualifier in 2:03.3 with trainer John Duer at the lines on Aug. 22 at The Red Mile. The freshman filly is owned by Annette Roydon and Jeffrey Rose.
August 22, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Fast Dreamer Third in Qualifier
Fast Dreamer, a 2-year-old gelding by Windsong's Legacy--Sarah Dream--Balanced Image, finished third in his first lifetime qualifier at The Red Mile on Aug. 22 for trainer John Duer. Owned by Bill Weaver of New Jersey, Fast Dreamer was clocked in 2:03.1.
August 21, 2008--Monticello, New York
Hay Goodlooking Wins NYSS
Hay Goodlooking captured a $40,310 New York Sires Stakes on Aug.21 at Monticello Raceway in rein to trainer Gaeton Brunet. The freshman son of Art Major--Monique's Legacy--Pacific Rocket paced in 1:56.4 and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Lexington Select Sale for $14,000. Owned by Ted Gewertz, Debbie Brunet of New York and Sam Dotro of New Jersey, Hay Goodlooking has a half-brother in Appreciation that will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment in the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct.1-5.
August 21, 2008--Greenup, Illinois
Most Remarkable Wins Topline Stake
Most Remarkable captured a $2,500 Topline Stake at the Greenup County Fair, pacing in 1:59.3 for driver Randy Finn and trainer Tom Simmons on Aug. 21. The freshman son of Dragon Again--Remarkable Star--Jate Lobell was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $77,000 at Lexington in 2007. Owned by Rick McGraw, James Steiren and Benita Simmons of Illinois, Most Remarkable has a half-brother by Cambest--Remarkable Cam--that will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 21, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Shanghai Lil Second in KYSS
Shangai Lil finished a close second to the unbeaten Co Ed Desire in an exciting head decision in a $50,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes on Aug. 21 at Lexington's Red Mile. The 2-year-old daughter by Jenna's Beach Boy, out of the Artsplace mare Wonderbolt stopped the timer in 1:53.1 for the one mile test with Peter Wrenn in the sulky. Peter Foley trains the $48,439-winning filly for All Star Racing, Inc. of Towaco, New Jersey, who purchased the filly for $45,000 from Peninsula Farm, who bred and raised her. Her full sister--Makes You Wonder--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5, 2008. Shangai Lil looks to hook up against her rival Co Ed Desire once again in the $300,000 KYSS Final on August 31.
August 21, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Highway Harley Third at The Red Mile
Highway Harley, by Broadway Hall--Callie Caper--Donerail, finished third in 1:56.4 for driver Ron Pierce and trainer Kelly O'Donnell on Aug. 21 at The Red Mile. The sophomore gelding was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula for $17,000 at the 2006 Lexington Yearling Sale, and is owned by Jack Tramonte and K O Racing Stables of Ohio. His half brother by Credit Winner--King Of The Moor--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale on Oct. 1-5.
August 21, 2008--Anna, Illinois
Chugwater Wins at Anna
Chugwater, a 3-year-old son by Valley Victor--Balto-Slavic--Baltic Speed, stopped the timer in 2:02.2 for driver-trainer Thomas Graham, winning by 17 lengths in a $2,000 colt stake on Aug.21 at Anna's half-mile oval. Owned in partnership by Thomas Grahma, Jerry Graham and JD Graham, Chugwater now has $16,166 in career earnings.
August 21, 2008--Anna, Illinois
Battleshoe Vic Wins at Anna
Battleshoe Vic nabbed his second career victory in as many tries for trainer-driver Buddy Simpson on Aug. 21 at the Anna County Fair. The 5-year-old son of Valley Victor--B Crysta--Crysta's Crown stopped the timer in 2:07 for owners Buddy and Clay Simpson of Fairfield, Illinois.
August 21, 2008--Greenville, Ohio
Chip Chip Hoorays Nab Top Three Spots in Parshall
A trio of Chip Chip Hooray progeny notched the first three spots in a $7,750 Dr. H.M. Parshall Sophomore Futurity Trot on Aug. 21, at the Darke County Fair at Greenville, Ohio. Driver Jeff Nisonger piloted ST's Hooray to win in 2:05.2 by a neck over the hard trying Fancy Chip and driver Brett Miller. Chip Chat was third with trainer-driver Chip Noble in the sulky. The winner is out of the Lucky Almahurst mare Oopsie, and has $24,676 in his coffers for owner Pickney Brewer of Ohio.
August 21, 2008--Lima, Ohio
Northmedo Hoo-Ray Wins Aged Trot
Northmedo Hoo-Ray captured a $3,400 Aged Trot at the Lima, Ohio county fair in 2:03 for driver Chris Page and trainer Michael Medors on Aug. 21. The 4-year-old gelded son of Chip Chip Hooray--Welcome Over--Overcomer picked up his 14th career win for the Northmedo Stables of Painesville, Ohio.
August 20, 2008--Harrington, Delaware
Vicki Gram Wins Junior Open
Vicki Gram, a 7-year-old daughter of Valley Victor captured a $20,000 Junior Open at Harrington on Aug. 20 at Harrington. She was piloted by trainer-owner Art Stafford to a 1:58 clocking en route to notching her sixth victory of the season and 21st lifetime win in 104 starts, and pushed her career earnings to $268,946.
August 20, 2008--Greenville, Ohio
Mocho Jo Wins 2YO Futurity
Mocha Jo captured a $10,300 2-Year-Old Futurity on Aug. 20 at Greenville, Ohio. Trainer Chip Noble was in the sulky for owner Patricia Davis of Cedarville, Ohio as the daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Jo's Gesture--Super Ben Joe was clocked in 2:04.4 for the one mile test. Mocha Jo now has $50,107 in her seasonal coffers.
August 20, 2008--Wilmington, Ohio
Book Mark wins OHFS
Book Mark captured a $3,103 Ohio Fair Stake on Aug. 20 at Wilmington, Ohio. The gelded sophomore son of Chip Chip Hooray--Matina Vita--Sierra Kosmos stopped the timer in 2:01.1 for Ryan Stahl and trainer Scott Cox. The winner of $23,874 lifetime is owned by the Crystal Ball Stables of Akron, Ohio.
August 20, 2008--Woodsfield, Ohio
Petrified Chip Win OHFS
Petrified Chip scored a 2:07.1 victory on Aug. 20 at Woodsfield, Ohio in a $2,266 Ohio Fair Stake for driver Ruseel Schwartz and trainer Steven Carter. The freshman son of Chip Chip Hooray--Heather Rules--Armbro Iliad now has four wins in 12 career starts for owners Peggy Carter, Robert Reid, Sheila Hummel and Jacob Beard of Ohio.
August 20, 2008--Anna, Illinois
Lynn's Two Spot Scores First Career Win
Lynn's Two Spot, a freshman altered son of Valley Victor--Winding--Sorcerer Hanover, posted his first career victory on Aug. 20 at the Anna fair, trottin gin 2:07.4h with trainer James Fox at the lines. Fox owns the trotter in partnership with Bambi Fox of Kentucky.
August 20, 2008--Hicksville, Ohio
Hustlin Hooray Wins OHFS
Hustlin Hooray captured a $2,743 Ohio Fair Stakes test on Aug. 20 at Hicksville, Ohio, in rein to driver Mark Headworth in 2:09.3. Natasha Brande conditions and owns the daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Hustlin Halfmoon-Diadem to that first career victory.
August 19, 2008--Crete, Illinois
Valley Victors Nab Checks in Balmoral Test
A trio of Valley Victors nabbed checks at Balmoral on Aug. 19. Finishing second was Van Rijn, a Valley Victor gelding who is out of the Super Ben Joe mare Hit The Lights. The 3-year-old was piloted by Tyler Buter for trainer John Butenshoen and owner The Blackfoot Farms of Chicago, Ill. Overt picked up her sixth check in seven career starts as driver Josh Sutton steered the freshman daughter of Valley Victor--Writtenonthewind--Super Ben Joe to a third place finish for trainer Roger Welch, clocked in 1:58..2. She is owned by Paul Reitveld, Gordon Write and Paul Gibson of Crete, Ill. Finishing fourth was Eger, a Valley Victor 2-year-old altered son out of the Crowning Point mare Hot Dog Mustard. He was reined by Dale Hiteman for the Sawgrass Farms of Lockport, Ill. His full brother--Private Contract--will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Lexington Selected Sale on Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 18, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Lisdean Wins at The Red Mile
Lisdean captured a conditioned pace in 1:54.2 at Lexington's Red Mile on Aug. 18 for driver-trainer Mark Harder. The freshman son of Artsplace--Liscara--No Nukes was making just his second career start for the Bulletproof Enterprises of Boca Raton, Florida. He was sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Harrisburg Sale for $100,000. His full sister--Liscaramore--sells in this year's Peninsula Consignment at Harrisburg, Nov. 3-8.
August 18, 2008--Indiana Downs
Golden Jenna Wins Letterman Series Leg
Golden Jenna, by Jenna's Beach Boy--Golden Heart--Camtastic, captured a $7,000 leg of the Letterman Series on Aug. 18 at Indiana Downs. Trainer Andy Shetler was in the sulky for owner Dan Graber of Indiana as the 5-yer-old mare was clocked in 1:53.
August 18, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Hibbler Wins ONSS
Hibbler, a son of Striking Sahbra--Meghan's Memories--Mystic Park, captured his second straight start in as many career tries, capturing a $37,600 Ontario Sires Stakes test in 2:00.2 with driver Jody Jamieson at the lines. Murry Weber conditions the freshman trotter, who has $28,700 in career earnings for owners Murry Weber, Fred Jamieson and Renato Confortin of Ontario. Hibbler was raised and sold at the 2007 Forest City Sale for $12,000.
August 18, 2008--Pocono Downs
Sauce Two K wins at Pocono
Sauce Two K, a 4-year-old altered son of Valley Victor--Colors Of The Wind--Master Willie, stormed to a 1:55.2 clocking en route to winning a $16,000 conditioned trot at Pocono Downs on Aug. 18. The winner of $142,883 lifetime was guided by Tom Jaskson for trainer Richard Johnson and owner the Fabulous Farms of New Jersey.
August 17, 2008--Chester Downs
Badlands Nitro Best in Battle of Brandywine
Badlands Nitro, a son of Badlands Hanover--Pleasant Thoughts won his seventh consecutive race by capturing the $500,000 Battle of the Brandywine in 1:50.2, at Harrah’s Chester Downs on Aug. 17 for Brian Sears and trainer George Teague, Jr. Earlier this season Badlands Nitro won the Max Hempt Memorial at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, and the Art Rooney Pace at Yonkers Raceway, among others. Teague and his sister Brenda share ownership of Badlands Nitro with the colt's breeder, John Celii. The horse has won eight of 11 races and $1.1 million this year. His three-quarter brother by The Panderosa--Shutter Speed--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment this fall at Harrisburg, Nov. 3-8.
August 17, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Beach Bandit Wins at The Red Mile
Beach Bandit, by Jenna's Beach Boy--Natasha Hanover--Big Towner, scored a 1:55.2 triumph on Aug. 17 at The Red Mile. James Stiltner was at the lines behind the sophomore colt for trainer Russell Newman. Beach Bandit notched his fourth win this year for owner Edward Johnson of Kentucky.
August 17, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Bonfire Red Wins at The Red Mile
Bonfire Red, a 5-year-old daughter by Valley Victor--Charcastic--Super Pleasure scored a 1:58.2 triumph on Aug. 17 at The Red Mile for driver Chris Looney. Joan Brown trains and co-owns the winner of $29,853 lifetime along with Dan Brown of Harrisburg, Illinois.
August 17, 2008--Flamboro Downs
McCarron Third in Ontario Sires Stakes Final
McCarron trotted to a third-place finish in the $131,600 Ontario Sires Stakes Final on Aug. 17 at Flamboro Downs in Canada. The sophomore filly by Angus Hall--Fiery Chip--Pine Chip was clocked in 1:57 with Trevor Ritchie at the lines for trainer Mark Staecy. The winner of $154,564 lifetime is owned by David Reid, Malcom G Man Son Hiring, David McDonald and A K Malick Stable of Ontario and British Columbia. McCarron was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $82,000 at the 2006 Harrisburg Sale.
August 17, 2008--Crete, Illinois
Hillary Second at Balmoral
Hillary, a freshman daughter by Jenna's Beach Boy--Girl Stuff--Jate Lobell finished second at Balmoral on Aug.17 for driver Dale Hiteman and trainer Donna Lee-Ozment, clocked in 1:54.2. The winner of $10,609 is owned by Ed Teefey of Mt. Sterling, Illinois.
August 17, 2008--Crete, Illinois
Wisconsin Girl Third at Balmoral
Wisconsin Girl, a 2-year-old Jenna's Beach Boy daughter, out of the No Nukes mare Voulezvous Hanover, finished third at Balmoral on Aug. 17 in rein to Brent Holland. Leroy Fox conditions the winner of $4,821 lifetime for owner Lester Banks of Sherida, Illinois.
August 17, 2008--Toledo, Ohio
Sand Fanci Second in OSS
Sand Fanci finished second in 2:00.1 in a $20,000 Ohio Sire Stakes at Raceway Park in Toledo, Ohio on Aug. 17, with trainer Mark Headworth in the sulky. The 3-year-old daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Sand Dream--Speed In Action now has $29,705 in career earnings for owner Emil Konesky of Ohio.
August 17, 2008--Toledo, Ohio
Sugar N Chips Third in OSS
Sugar N Chips, by Chip Chip Hooray--Sugar--Sir Taurus, finished third in a $20,000 Ohio Sires Stakes test on Aug. 17 at Raceway Park in Toledo, Ohio. The sophomore lass was driven by Brett Miller for trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. to a 2:01.1 clocking. A winner of $28,850 lifetime, Sugar N Chips is owned by John Kalfas, John Howard and Ron Broadstone of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
August 17, 2008--Painesville, Ohio
Northmedo Hoo-Ray Prevails
Northmedo Hoo-Ray captured a $3,600 conditioned trot at Painesvile, Ohio on Aug. 17 to win in 2:03.1 for driver Chris Page. The 4-year-old altered son of Chip Chip Hooray--Welcome Over--Overcomer is trained by Michael Medors for the Northmedo Stables of Ohio.
August 17, 2008--Painesville, Ohio
Book Mark Second in OHFS
Book Mark trotted to a second-place finish in a $5,250 Ohio Fair Stake at Painesville, Ohio on Aug. 17. The gelded sophomore son of Chip Chip Hooray--Matina Vita--Sierra Kosmos was clocked in 2:09 for driver Ryan Stahl and tranier Scott Cox. The gelding is owned by the Crystal Ball Stables of Akron, Ohio.
August 16, 2008--Karwatha Downs
I'll Wait For You Wins ONSS
I'll Wait For You posted a 1:58.3 clocking en route to winning the $57,000 Ontario Sires Stake on Aug. 16 at Karwatha Downs. Trevor Ritchie piloted the daughter of Kadabra--Blue Cookie--Baltic Speed for trainer Dan Creighton and the Danterra Racing Stable of Ontario. She was sold for $62,000 by Peninsula Farm at the 2007 Forest City Sale and has a half-brother by Valley Victor selling at the Lexington Selected Sale, Oct.1-5--Get More Blue.
August 16, 2008--Indianapolis
One Tough Girl Wins Hoosier Stake
One Tough Girl cruised to a 1:56.4 clocking--the third fastest by a freshman filly this year-- in the $13,883 Hoosier Stake at Indianapolis on Aug. 16. Trace Tetrick was in the sulky for trainer Chuck Sylvester. The daughter of Muscles Yankee--One Sharp Lady--Donerail now has $6,941 in career earnings for owner Melvin Harman and Irv Liverman of Ontario and Dave McDuffee of New Hampshire. One Tough Girl was foaled, raised and sold at the 2007 Harrisburg Sale by Peninsula Farm for $155,000.
August 16, 2008--Hicksville, Ohio
Tally Ho Chip wins OHFS
Tally Ho Chip, a son of Chip Chip Hooray--Princess Troubador--Royal Troubador, captured a $2,586 Ohio Fair Stake in 2:05.4 for driver Chad Peter and trainer-owner Don Fisher on Aug. 16 at Hicksville, Ohio. This 3-year-old colt now has $25,154 in career earnings.
August 16, 2008--Hicksville, Ohio
Dream Of Victoria Wins Trot
Dream Of Victoria cruised to a 2:04.3 clocking in a conditioned trot at Hicksville, Ohio on Aug. 16. Owned by Dan Lengacher of Indiana, the daughter of Valley Victor--Sultana Filly--Cooper Lobell was driven by trainer Charles Peter. This 4-year-old lass now has $34,319 in career earnings.
August 16, 2008--Scioto Downs
Deep Chip Second in OSS
Deep Chip finished second in a $20,000 Ohio Sires Stakes at Scioto Downs on Aug. 16. The 2-year-old son of Chip Chip Hooray--Ceremonial--Supergill was clocked in 2:02 with trainer Jim Dailey at the ilnes for owners Kathy Ratcliff and Jerry Zosel of Ohio.
August 16, 2008--Painesville, Ohio
Choclately Chip Third in OHFS
Choclately Chip, a sophomore daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Molly Also--Crysta's Crown, finished third in a $5,470 Ohio Fair Stakes on Aug. 16 at Painesville, Ohio. Owned by John Oliveri, Pat Smith and Charles Stein of Ohio, this speedy filly pushed her career earnings to $8,353 with the show check.
August 15, 2008--Pocono Downs
Celebrity Juliet Wins PASS
Celebrity Juliet captured a $38,272 Pennyslvania Sires Stakes on Aug. 15 at Pocono Downs in rein to driver Tim Tetrick. Steffan Lind trains the daughter of Cantab Hall--Naked Lyric--Yankee Glide, who trotted the mile in 1:57.2 Owned by the Celebrity Farms of New York, Celebrity Juliet now has $28,776 in her career coffers. She was raised and sold by Peninsula Farms in 2007 and her full brother--Hair--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Harrisburg on Nov. 3-8, 2008.
August 15, 2008--Northfield Park
Mocha Jo Wins OSS
Mocha Jo was victorious in a $21,500 Ohio Sires Stakes on Aug. 15 at Northfield Park. Trainer Chip Noble was in the sulky for owner Patricia Davis of Cedarville, Ohio as the daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Jo's Gesture--Super Ben Joe was clocked in 2:01.3 for the one mile test. Mocha Jo now has $44,957 in her seasonal coffers.
August 15, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Bella Dolce Wins at Mohawk
Bella Dolce captured her fifth straight victory en route to a 1:56.3 clocking in a $23,500 Ontario Breeders Stake at Mohawk on Aug. 15. The daughter of Kadabra--Pizza Dolce--Conway Hall now has career earnings of $598,968 for owner Dave McDuffee of Nashua, NH. She was driven by Paul MacDonell for trainer Kevin O'Reilly, and was foaled and raised by Peninsula Farm.
August 15, 2008-Tioga Downs
Atia Second in NYSS
Atia, by Conway Hall--Suncoast--Donerail, trotted to a second place finish in a $19,932 New York Sires Stakes on Aug.15 with Mark Gingrich in the sulky. The winner of $16,310 lifetime is trained by Greg Hoch and was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale for $122,000. The freshman lass is owned by Charlotte Story and Robert Killian of New York.
August 15, 2008--Northfield Park
Allthatnabagofchips Second in OSS
Allthatnabagofchips finished second in a $21,500 Ohio Sires Stakes event on Aug. 15 for driver Ryan Stahl and trainer Kent Sherman. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Cynthia's Iliad--Armbro Iliad is owned by the Kor-ans Stable of Ohio and now has $20,695 in career earnings.
August 15, 2008--Northfield Park
Northmedo Esther Third in OSS
Northmedo Ester trotted to a solid third place finish in a $21,500 Ohio Sires Stakes on Aug. 15, clocked in 2:01.3 with driver Chris Page at the lines. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Northmedo Blessing--Striking Sahbra now has $31,131 that she has amassed in her freshman career for owners the Northemdo Stables of Ohio. She is trained by Mike Medors.
August 14, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Valley Victors Dominate at Springfield Again
A trio of Valley Victor competitors captured their events on Aug. 14 at Springfield, Illinois
Windy Joe (Valley Victor--Fox Valley Beloved--Armbro Charger) won a freshman $5,000 trot for trainer Nelson Willis who was steering the youngster for owners Cynthia Willis and Brandy Pinske of Illinois. Windy Joe was clocked in 2:02.1 for his effort.
Two Black Clouds (Valley Victor--Valley Regina--Meadow Road) captured his $10,000 Illinois State Fair Consolation in 1:57 with Dave Magee at the lines for trainer John Duer, and owners Carter Duer and Bill Weaver of Kentucky and New Jersey.
Chugwater Gal (Valley Victor--Tuf Kim--Keystone Kim) stopped the clock in 1:55 for driver Dave Magee and trainer Nick Gilbertson in her $50,000 State Fair Championship test. This sophomore filly is owned by L&L Devisser of Michigan.
Smashing Colin (Valley Victor--Goosey Lucy--Cooper Lobell) finished third in a $50,000 State Fair Championship. Mike Oosting was the lines for trainer Pam Coleman and owners Jerry and JD Graham.
August 13, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Valley Victors Win Five at Springfield
Five Valley Victor progengy captured their respective races at Springfield on August 13.
Maxter captured the $50,000 3-year-old colt and gelding trot final in 1:55.3 for driver Brent Holland. The Valley Victor-Oprah--Big Sur gelding was bred and is owned by Turndorf Racing LLC of Encino, California and is trained by Roger Welch. It was his tenth win in 13 starts this season and pushed his seasonal earnings to $146,485 and his career earnings to $304,690.
Refocus (Valley Victor--Wall Street Floozy--Wall Street Banker) captured a $5,000 Freshman Trot with trainer Jamacia Patton in the sulky in 1:57 by nearly 20 lengths. The filly is owned by John Carver of Illinois and now has $11,979 in career earnings.
Lekka (Valley Victory--Smoke'n Snafu--Snafu) captured a $10,000 Freshman Trot in 1:58.3 for driver Mike Oosting and trainer Nelson Willis. A winner of $13,690 lifetime, Refocus is owned by Cynthia Willis, Philip Reitveld and Jack Dorn of Illinois.
Mystical Patches (Valley Victor--Fausta--Trottin' Happy) captured a $5,000 sophomore trot in a career best of 1:57.4 for driver Marcus Miller and trainer Pam Coleman. Owned by the Mystical Marker Farm, this colt now has $28,566 in career earnings.
Cardinal Speedy (Valley Victor--Pferdchen--Croydon Hanover) captured a $10,000 State Trot in 1:59.2 for trainer Homer Hochstetler. Owned by the M&J Stables of Monee, Illinois, this sophomore now has $69,440 in career earnings.
August 14, 2008--Lexington, Kentucky
Blue Claw Wins at The Red Mile
Blue Claw captured a Kentucky Sire Stakes test in a career best of 1:51.4 on Aug. 14 for driver Mike Lachance and trainer Peter Foley. The son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Wonderbolt--Artsplace is owned by All Star Racing of New Jersey and now has $46,270 in career earnings. His full sister---Makes You Wonder--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment in the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale on Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 13, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Petruccelli Wins at Springfield
Petrucelli captured a $5,000 freshman filly stake at Springfield on Aug. 13. Driven by Walter Paisley for trainer Jerry Dudzik, the daughter of International Chip--Touch of Victory--Valley Victor stopped the timer in 2:02.2. The winner of $10,467 is owned by Walter & Paige Paisley.
August 13, 2008--Freehold, New Jersey
The Chancellor Second in NJSS
The Chancellor finished second on Aug. 13 in a $25,000 New Jersey Sires Stakes for driver Steve Smith and trainer Julie Miller. The son of Yankee Glide--Prime Mistress--Super Bowl is owned by the Andy Miller Stable and the Arden Homestead Stable of New Jersey and New York. His full brother--In My Prime--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearlings Sale, October 1-6, 2008.
August 12, 2008--Balmoral Park
Eger Wins Breaks Maiden
Eger trotted to a 1:59.4 record at Balmoral Park on Aug.12 for driver Josh Sutton and trainer Roger Welch. The son of Valley Victor--Hot Dog Mustard--Crowning Point was competing in a maiden trot, and now has $3,500 in career earnings from only six starts for owner Sawgrass Farms of Lockport, Illinois.
August 12, 2008--Pocono Downs
Hurrikanebiggeorge Wins in 1:58.3
Hurrikanebiggeorge trotted to a 1:58.3 mark at Pocono Downs on Aug. 12 with trainer John McDermott in the sulky. The son of Tagliabue--Over The Border--Angus Hall now has $14,950 in career earnings for owners Arlene & Jules Siegel of Pennsylvania and Peninsula Farm of Kentucky.
August 12, 2008--The Meadows
Ginger And Fred Wins PASS
Ginger And Fred stormed to a new career clocking and PASS record of p,2,1:53.2f at The Meadows on Aug. 12 in a $40,698 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes test. The daughter of Real Artist--Graceful Motion--Beach Towel had Tim Tetrick in the sulky for trainer Kevin Lare. Ginger And Fred is owned by Ronald Mersky of Kentucky. A Peninsula Farm sales graduate, Ginger And Fred now has $47,370 in career earnings. Her full brother, named Hokie Pride, sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale on Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 12, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Fraher Hill Magic Wins at Springfield
Fraher Hill Magic, a 7-year-old son of Valley Victor--Range Magician--King Kong Ranger, captured a $10,000 Illinois Stake at Springfield on Aug. 12 for driver Sam Widger. Tom Grummel conditions the gelding, who has $149,644 in career earnings for owners Tina and Patrick Graham of Illinois.
August 12, 2008--Celina, Ohio
Hardwood Chips, Fancy Chip Finish One-Two
Hardwood Chips trotted to his third victory of the year in seven tries in a $4,931 OHFS on Aug. 12 at Celina, Ohio, timed in 2:04.4 with trainer Frank Todd at the lines. The sophomore son of Chip Chip Hooray--Vin De Vie--Balanced Image now has $9,455 in his seasonal coffers for owner Paul Acker of Marion, Ohio.
Fancy Chip (by Chip Chip Hooray--Rose Run Fancy--Armbro Laser) piloted by trainer Mark Winters, was second for owners Daniel Mitchell of Michigan and Peter Hardy of CT.
August 12, 2008--Napoleon, Ohio
Rompaway Beau Wins OHFS
Rompaway Beau, by Chip Chip Hooray--Rompaway Stacey--NV Worthy, captured a 2-year-old OHFS on Aug 12. at Napoleon, Ohio with trainer-driver Donald Harmon in the sulky. This fine gelding stopped the timer in 2:07.1, and now has $3,747 in his career coffers for owners the Rompaway Farms of Michigan.
August 11, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Most Remarkable Second in Review Stakes
Most Remarkable finished second in a $30,000 Review Stake on Aug. 11 at Springfield with driver Dale Hiteman in the sulky. Trained by Tom Simmons, this son of Dragon Again--Remarkable Star--Jate Lobell paced in 1:54, with a :27.1 final quarter brush for owners Rick McGraw, James Stieren and Benita Simmons of Illinois. Most Remarkable's half-brother by Cambest--named Remarkable Cam--sells in the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale on Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 11, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Hillary Second in Review Stakes
Hillary, a daughter of Jenna's Beach Boy-Girl Stuff--Jate Lobell finished a solid second at Springfield in a $30,000 Review Stake on Aug. 11 in rein to Dale Hiteman. Donna Lee-Ozment trains the speedy freshman lass--who was clocked in 1:54.1--for owner Ed Teefey of Mt Sterling, Illinois.
August 11, 2008--The Meadows
Legacy Chip Breaks Maiden
Legacy Chip, a daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Hidden Legacy--Overcomer, picked up first prize in a $7,000 conditioned trot at The Meadows on Aug. 12. Trained by Steve Owens, she was driven by Wilbur Yoder to a 2:01.2f mark for owner Frances Baker of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
August 11, 2008--The Red Mile
Gladstone Boy Second in KYSS
Gladstone Boy finished a smart second in a $20,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes 2-year-old Colt and Gelding Pace on Aug. 11 at The Red Mile. Brendan Johnson was in the sulky for trainer Mark Kesmodel as the son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Gladstone Girl--Abercrombie was clocked in 1:53.4 for the one mile test. The youngster is owned by Joseph & Laurie Davino of New Jersey. He was sold in the Peninsula Consignment at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale for $25,000.
August 11, 2008--The Red Mile
I'm The Goto Guy Third in KYSS
I'm The Goto Guy finished third in a $20,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes 2-year-old Colt & Gelding Pace on Aug. 11 at The Red Mile with driver Trace Tetrick in the sulky for trainer Eric Reese. The son of Jenna's Beach Boy--TM's Go Go Scooter--Tooter Scooter was timed in 1:53.4 for owner Amiee Reese of Kentucky.
August 11, 2008--Troy, Ohio
Smart Chip Wins OHFS
Smart Chip scored her third victory of the year as he trotted to a 2:03.4 victory in a $2,253 Ohio Fair Stake at Troy, Ohio on Aug. 11. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Crysta's Gesture--Crysta's Crown had Sam Noble in the sulky for trainer and owner Lauren Lingrel of Ohio. Silk Thread, another son of Chip Chip Hooray, out of the mare Cornsilk Sue, finished third in this same race, for driver William Jarbo, trainer Tommy Smiley and owners Marsha Miller and Deborah Miller-Crooks of Ohio.
August 11, 2008--The Red Mile
Sugarcane Yankee Second in Lexington Stake
Sugarcane Yankee finished second on Aug. 11 at The Red Mile in her parimutuel debut for driver Andy McCarthy and trainer Randy Beeckman. The daughter of Windsong's Legacy--So So Chic--Sir Taurus was timed in 2:01.1 in the $6,000 late closer for freshman trotters. Owned by Miller's Stable of Florida, Sugarcan Yankee's half-brother--Homerun Hitter--by Muscles Yankee, sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Harrisburg Sale, on Nov. 3-8, 2008.
August 10, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Peninsula Grads One-Two In Stewart Memorial
A pair of Peninsula Farm graduates finished first and second in the $98,794 Robert Stewart Memorial at Mohawk Raceway on Aug. 10. Chicy Micky (Kadabra--Dream Valley Om--Valley Victory) trotted to a 1:58.1 clocking with Paul MacDonell at the lines for trainer Kevin O'Reilly, while Elusive Desire (Angus Hall-Valley Amber--Valley Victor) finished second for driver Jody Jamieson and trainer Michael Keeling. Elusive Desire is owned by the partnership of Wellwood Enterprises, Charles Armstrong and Robert Fasken of Ontario, while Chicy Micky's owners are Melvin Hartman, Irv Liverman, David McDuffy and John Fielding of Canada and the United States. Both horses were foaled, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm in 2007, with Chicky Micky bringing a $100,000 tag and Elusive Desire a $65,000 tag.
August 10, 2008--Chester Downs
Badlands Nitro Wins at Chester
Million dollar plus winner Badland’s Nitro captured his seventh race of the year on Aug.10, stopping the timer in 1:50.3 in a $35,000 Open Pace with Brian Sears at the lines for trainer George Teague, Jr. The son of Badlands Hanover--Pleasant Thoughts--Artsplace now has $884,988 in seasonal earnings and $1030,892 in career earnings for owner John Celli of Pennsylvania and Teague Inc. of Delaware. Badland's Nitro's three-quarter brother Shutter Speed will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Harrisburg, Nov. 3-8, 2008.
August 10, 2008--The Red Mile
Ab’s Beach Boy Wins in 1:50.4
Ab's Beach Boy captured his second straight win at The Red Mile, pacing in 1:50.4 for driver Kyle Ater and trainer Stacey Ruddick on Aug. 10. The son of Jenna's Beach Boy--AB's Dasher--Abercrombie now has $198,215 in career earnings for owner Amrtu Patel of Kentucky.
August 10, 2008--The Red Mile
Pricevalleyrevitup Wins Again
Pricevalleyrevitup, a son of Revenue S--Shattered--Bonefish, won his seventh start in eight tries for trainer Randy Jerrell on Aug 10 at The Red Mile, trotting in 1:58.1 in a $6,000 conditioned event. The 2-year-old gelding now has lifetime earnings of $20,250 for owner Marion T. Bowles of Kentucky. He was a Peninsula Farm sale graduate in 2007, bringing the gavel down for $20,000.
August 10, 2008--The Red Mile
Northern Beach Gal Second at Lexington
Northern Beach Gal finished second at The Red Mile on Aug. 10 for trainer Dan Shetler, clocked in 156.1 for the $6,000 one mile conditioned pace. The daughter of Jenna's Beach Boy--CK Susie Ann--Albert Albert is owned by Northern Lane Farm of Indiana.
August 10, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Sleigh Belle Second in Stewart
Sleigh Belle, a daughter of Artsplace--Megan's Belle--No Nukes, finished second in a the $100,486 Robert Stewart Memorial at Mohawk on Aug. 10. Jason Brewer was in the sulky for trainer John Pentland and owners Niele Jiwan and Natalie Pentland of Canada.
August 9, 2008--Freehold Raceway
Arbeedo Wins Molly Pitcher Elim
Arbeedo--a daughter by Artsplace, out of the Jate Lobell mare Shoobeedoobeedo--captured a $50,120 Molly Pitcher elim on Aug. 9 at Freehold Raceway in New Jersey. This freshman lass was piloted by Daniel Dube for trainer Richard Norman and owner Dave McDuffee of Nashua, New Hampshire in 1:57.4h.
August 9, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Maxter Wins at Springfield
Maxter scored his ninth consecutive victory at Springfield on August 9, as driver Brent Holland guided him to a 1:55.1, wire-to-wire clocking in the $5,000 Illinois State Fair Colt Stake for sophomore trotting colts and geldings. Trained by Roger Welch, the son of Valley Victor--Oprah--Big Sur just jogged pushed his career earnings to $279,690 for owners Turndorf Racing and Michael Silber of California.
August 9, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Our Priority Wins at Springfield
Our Priority captured a $5,000 Illnois State Fair Colt Stakes in 1:57.2 at Springfield on Aug. 9th. Sam Widger was in the sulky behind the gelded 3-year-old son of Valley Victor--She's A Priority--Catch A thrill for trainer Scott Foster. The win pushed his earnings to $24,056 for owners Deysllas Racing, Carol Riekin and William Beck of Illinois. Chugwater (by Valley Victor--Balto Slavic--Baltic Speed) finished second, while Chip Marshall (by Valley Victor--Elizabeth Marshall-Pine Chip) finished third.
August 9, 2008--Croton, Ohio
Touch Of Chip Wins OHFS
Touch Of Chip romped to a 2:09.1 victory by 16 lengths for driver-trainer Ronald Steck in a $2,006 Ohio Fair Colt Stakes on Aug. 9 at the Croton, Ohio County Fair. The son of Chip Chip Hooray--Touching Heaven--Speedy Crown is owned by Ronald Steck, Linda Delany and Robert Mondillo of Ohio and now has $6,391 in career earnings.
August 9, 2008--Croton, Ohio
Sweet Potatoe Wins Maiden
Sweet Potatoe captured her maiden victory at Croton, Ohio on Aug. 9, winning a $750 conditioned trot in 2:05.3 for trainer Roy Fissell by 24 lengths. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Hot Scot--Final Score is owned by her trainer in partnership with Mario Celli of Ohio.
August 9, 2008--Troy, Ohio
Chip Chip Booshay Wins at Troy
Chip Chip Booshay captured a $3,361 Ohio Fair Colt Stakes in a career best 2:10.2 on Aug. 9 at Troy, Ohio in rein to trainer Jeff Smith. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray, out of the Speed In Action mare Speedin Shana now has earnings of $4,585 for owners and breeders Kathy Smith and Fred & James Everhart of Ohio.
August 8, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Bella Dolce Wins Gold Final
Bella Dolce captured the $112,800 Gold Final on August 8 at Mohawk Raceway in Ontario, Canada. The sophomore daughter by Kadabra, out of the Conway Hall dam Pizza Dolce stopped the timer in 1:56 for driver Paul MacDonell and trainer Kevin O'Reilly. The filly won her Gold Final by four and three-quarters lengths, utilizing a :29.4 final brush. Bella Dolce is owned by Dave McDuffey of Nashua, New Hampshire and was raised at Peninsula Farm. She now has $537,218 in career earnings.
August 8, 2008--The Meadows
Knoxtrot Hall Wins Sixth in a Row
Knoxtrot Hall captured his sixth consecutive race by winning a $20,000 Arden division at The Meadows on August 8 in 1:59.4 Dave Palone was in the sulky behind the son of Broadway Hall--Knox Trot--Tabor Lobell for trainer Linda Toscano as the freshman trotter pushed his career earnings to $49,052. Owned by Richard Gutnik of Pennsylvania, Knoxtrot Hall sold for $23,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Lexington Selected Sale. His half-brother--Commander K, by Ken Warkentin--sells at the 2008 Lexington Selected Sale, Oct. 1-5, in the Peninsula Farm consignment.
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August 8, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Beba Second in State Fair Elim
Beba, by Valley Victor out of the Stonewall Kosmos mare Petes Joy, finished second in a $5,000 Illinois State Fair Colt Stake on August 8 at Springfield, The 2-year-old filly was second by a neck for driver Tyler Buter and trainer Kenny Collier. Owned by Debra Collier and James Fuhse, she now has $8,230 in career earnings.
August 8, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Justa Rebel Second In State Fair Elim
Justa Rebel finished second in his $5,000 Illinois State Fair Colt Stake elim on August 8 at Springfield for driver Dale Hiteman and trainer Merv Chupp. The speedy Valley Victor gelding trotted a final panel in :25.4 for owners Merv and Kelly Chupp of Crete, Illinois.
August 8, 2008--Springfield, Illinois
Smashing Colin Third in State Fair Elim
Smashing Colin, a son of Valley Victor--Goosey Loosey--Cooper Lobell, finished third in his $5,000 State Fair Colt Stake Elim at Springfield on August 8. Mike Oosting was in the sulky for trainer Pam Coleman and owners Jerry and JD Graham of Illinois.
August 8, 2008--Freehold, New Jersey
The Chancellor Second in Qualifier
The Chancellor finished second on August 8 in a Freehold qualifier for driver Andy Miller and trainer Julie Miller. The son of Yankee Glide--Prime Mistress--Super Bowl is owned by the Andy Miller Stable and the Arden Homestead Stable of New Jersey and New York. His full brother--In My Prime--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Lexington Selected Yearlings Sale, October 1-6, 2008.
August 7, 2008--Urbana, Ohio
Zippen Chip wins at Urbana
Zippen Chip, by Chip Chip Horray--Axhandle Annie--Arnies Exchange, captured a $3,451 OHFS 3-year-old Trot in 2:06.4 for driver James Dailey on August 7 at Urbana. Trained by Hugh Beatty, this gelding now has $212,650 in his coffers for a quarter of Ohio owners that include: Charles Guiler, John Sugar, Charles Wingfield and Henry Ruppel.
August 7, 2008--Urbana, Ohio
Hardwood Chips Wins at Urbana
Hardwood Chips, a son of Chip Chip Hooray--Vin De Vie--Balanced Image captured a 3-year-old OHFS Trot in 2:06 for trainer Frank Todd, Jr. on August 7. The gelding pushed his lifetime earnings to $7,237 for owner Paul Acker of Ohio.
August 7, 2008--Attica, Ohio
Onewinginthefire Wins OHFS
Onewinginthefire captured a $2,073 OHFS on August 7 at Attica, Ohio. The gelded son of Chip Chip Hooray--Details Details by Speed In Action-- stopped the timer in 2:13.4 for Matthew Kendells and trainer James Burris. Onewinginthefire is owned in partnership by James Burris of Ohio and Gene Burton of Florida.
August 5-7, 2008--Altamont, Illinois
Four Valley Victors Win at Altamont
A quartet of Valley Victor progency won their respective races on August 7 at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Refocus (Valley Victor--Wall Street Floozy--Wall Street Banker) scored her third straight win and fourth career victory with trainer Jamacia Patton at the lines in 2:03.2, winning a $4,219 Big Ten Colt Stake for owner John Carver of Illinois.
Huddy Buddy (Valley Victor--Jacalena--Sorcerer Hanover) won his second straight county fair test in 2:11.2 with trainer Dirk Simpson in the bike on August 7. Simpson co-owns the gelding in partnership with breeder Donald Huddleson of Illinois.
Mystical Patches (Valley Victor--Fausta--Trottin' Happy) captured a 3-year-old open trot at Altamont on August 5 for driver Neil Coleman and trainer Pamela Coleman in 2:05.1. The victory was the third of the colt's career, who is owned by the Mystical Marker Farm.
Validated (Valley Victor--Hit The Lights--Super Ben Jo) won a maiden trot in 2:13.1 on August 5 for trainer-drvier Ray Hanna and owner Julius Munie of Illinois.
August 7, 2008--The Meadows
Custom Model Second in Arden Homestead Stake
Custom Model, a sophomore daughter by Tagliabue-Custom Yankee-Muscles Yankee finished second on August 7 in a $33,999 Arden Homestead Stake at The Meadows. The winner of $63,169 lifetime had driver Mike Wilder at the lines for trainer John Duer and was clocked in 1:58 for the one mile test. Custom Model now has three wins and six seconds in nine career tries for her owners, Peninsula Farm.
August 7, 2008--Chester Downs
Ask Alice Third at Chester
Ask Alice finished third at Chester Downs on Aug. 7 for driver Tim Tetrick and trainer George Teague, Jr. in a $12,100 conditioned pace. The daughter of The Panderosa--Alice Alice--Albert Albert sold in the Peninsula Consignment at the 2007 Harrisburg Sale for $35,000. Her half brother by Rocknroll Hanover--named Obomo--sells at the 2008 Harrisburg Sale on Nov. 3-8, 2008.
August 6, 2008--Attica, Ohio
Sand Fanci Wins OHFS
Sand Fanci scored a 2:07.1 victory in a $2,033 Ohio Fair Stakes at Attica, Ohio on August 6, with trainer Mark Headworth in the sulky. The 3-year-old daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Sand Dream--Speed In Action now has $24,091 in career earnings for owner Emil Konesky of Ohio.
August 6, 2008--Urbana, Ohio
Mocha Jo Wins at Urbana
Mocha Jo notched another victory, this one coming over the half-mile county fair oval at Urbana, Ohio on August 6. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Jo's Gesture--Super Ben Joe was reined by trainer Chip Noble to a 2:05.1 victory, besting her rivals by nearly ten lengths. She now has $34,207 in career earnings for owner Patricia Davis of Cedarville, Ohio.
August 6, 2008--Attica, Ohio
Hooray For Valerie Wins at Attica
Hooray For Valerie captured her first career victory at Attica, Ohio county fairgrounds on August 6 for driver Ed Greeno in 2:10.2. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Lightly Sakra--Supergill won this $2,488 OHFS for owner HPS Consulting, Eg Trot LLC and James E Paul of Findlay, Ohio.
August 5, 2008--Northfield Park
Shady Chip Wins Superstakes Trot
Shady Chip romped to victory in a $6,590 2-year-old Cuyahoga County Fari Superstakes Trot at Northfield Park on August 5 for driver Kurt Sugg. The homebred daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Whitershadeofpale--Dancer's Victory scored a ten-length victory--her first of her career in 2:03.f. Trained by Charles Myrick, Shady Chip pushed her bankroll to over $11,500 for owners the Second Chance Stables of Ohio.
August 5, 2008--Northfield Park
Flawless Chip Wins Sophomore Trot
Flawless Chip gave the Second Chance Stable their second victory of the night as she trotted to victory in the $5,740 Cuyahoga County Fair Superstakes 3-Year-Old Trot in 2:01--just a tick off her career best mark. The daughter of Chip Chip Hooray--Flawless Score--Final Score was steered by Don McKirgan on the August 5 test over Northfield Park's "flying turns."
August 5, 2008--Balmoral Park
Shawnee Mission wins Qualifier
Shawnee Mission, by Valley Victor--Harpsicord--Keystone Smothers, trotted to a 2:03.2 win in a Balmoral Park qualifier on August 5 in rein to Dave Magee. Todd Collier trains and co-owns the filly along with Guy Dimaggio.
August 4, 2008--Chester Downs
A Gentleman Wins in 1:55.4 at Chester
A Gentleman captured a $17,500 conditioned trot on August 4 at Chester Downs in 1:55.4 for driver Tim Tetrick and trainer John Duer. The son of Striking Sahbra--Model Home--Homesick now has $158,449 in career earnings and a mark of 4, 1:54.2f, for owners Carter Duer of Kentucky and Bill Weaver of New Jersey.
August 4, 2008--The Red Mile
Blue Claw wins KYSS
Blue Claw romped to a 1:52.2 victory in a $25,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes with driver Mike Lachance at the lines on August 4 at The Red Mile. The son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Wonderbolt--Artsplace notched his third seasonal victory for trainer Peter Foley. Owned by All Star Racing of New Jersey, Blue Claw has $33,770 in career earnings. He was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm at the 2006 Lexington Selected Sale for $100,000. Blue Claw's full sister--Makes You Wonder--sells in the Peninsula consignement at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
August 4, 2008-The Red Mile
Where's Tucker wins KYSS
Where's Tucker, a son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Mood Indigo--Abercrombie, captured a $25,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes test for driver Dave Palone and trainer Steve Leblanc in a spry 1:51.2 on August 4 at The Red Mile. Owned by Parent Racing Stables and Crystal Ball Stables of Ohio, and LeBlanc Racing Stables of Delaware, this gelding now has $44,478 in career earnings from a 4-3-1 record in 16 trips postward.
August 4, 2008--Grand River Raceway
Matador Joe Second in ONSS
Matador Joe, a son of Striking Sahbra--Expressive Chip--Pine Chip finished second in a $19,40 Ontario Sires Stakes at Grand River Raceway on August 4. Randy Fritz was in the sulky for trainer and co-owner Gregg McNair, who shares partnership of the colt along with Leonard Gamble and Robert Frank of Ontario. This freshman now has $6,810 in career earnings. Matador Joe sold for $65,000 at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. His half-brother--Kentucky Wildcat (by Valley Victor) sells in the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 4, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Sleigh Belle Second at Mohawk
Sleigh Belle, a daughter of Artsplace out of the No Nukes mare Meghan's Belle, finished second in a $15,520 conditioned pace at Mohawk on August 4. Driver Mike Saftic steered this lovely lass to 1:55.2 clocking for trainer John Pentland in just her third career start. Owned by Niele Jiwan and Natalie Pentland of Canada, Sleigh Belle sold for $40,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Peninsula at 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
August 3, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Raising Rachel Wins Again!
Raising Rachel won her fourth race in a row for trainer John Kopas and driver Jack Moiseyev, stopping the clock in 1:59.3--this time by over 14 lengths in a $46,356 Mohawk Stake Final on August 3. The daughter of Yankee Glide--Raising The Bar--Angus Hall is owned by Melvin Hartman, KR Stable and Douglas Millard of Ontario, and by George Hempt of Pennsylvania. She now has a spotless record in her brief career and earnings of $62,209. Raising Rachel's half-brother by Striking Sahbra--Reach Higher--will sell in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Forest City Sale, October 19 & 26, 2008.
August 3, 2008--The Red Mile
Pricevalleyrevitup Wins Kentucky Fair Stake
Pricevalleyrevitup captured a $10,000 Kentucky Fair Stakes event in 2:01.4 at The Red Mile on August 3, in rein to trainer Randy Jerrell. It was the sixth win in seven tries for the freshman son of Revenue S--Shattered--Bonefish for owner Marion Bowles of Kentucky. He pushed his career earnings to $17,250 with this latest victory. This youngster was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $20,000 at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
August 3, 2008--Chester Downs
Shattered Halo wins in 1:50.3
Shattered Halo, a son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Adjust My Halo, captured a $35,000 conditioned test at Chester Downs in 1:50.3 on August 3 in rein to Tim Tetrick for trainer John Duer. The 7-year-old Shattered Halo now has career earnings of $367,259 and a record of p, 5, 1:49.1s for owners Peninsula Farm and Sam Bowie of Lexington, Kentucky. His half-brother, It's Tilted, (by Cam's Card Shark) sells at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 2, 2008--Hawthorne Race Course
Miss Vickie Wins Lil Bit Tuff Final
Miss Vickie romped to a new lifetime mark of 1:59.4 in the $51,000 Lil Bit Tuff Final on August 2 at Hawthorne. The daughter of Valley Victor--Willy Nilly--Master Willie faced off against seven rivals to post her third win of the season in five tries for driver Brandon Simpson and trainer Robert Talyor. Talor conditions and co-owns the chestnut filly in partnership with Kevin Dixon of Tennessee. Beba (Valley Victor--Petes Joy) finished fourth, while Overt (Valley Victor) finished fifth in this same event.
August 2, 2008--Hawthorne Race Course
Maxter Wins $50,500 Thundercrack Final
Maxter scored his eighth consecutive victory at Hawthorne on August 2, as driver Brent Holland guided him to a 1:56.3 clocking in the $50,000 Thundercrack Final for sophomore trotting colts and geldings. Trained by Roger Welch, the son of Valley Victor--Oprah--Big Sur just jogged against his nine rivals, adding $25,250 to his already hefty bankroll of $251,950. He is owned by Turndorf Racing and Michael Silber of California. Stablemate Mood Man (Valley Victor--Moody Beach) finished third in this same race, while Like Victor (Valley Victor--Arcata Hanover) was a solid fourth.
August 2, 2008--Indiana Downs
Estero By Second in Elevation Stake
Estero Bay finished second in the $74,000 Elevation Stake at Indiana Downs for driver Tony Morgan and trainer Todd Fountaine. This colt is by Western Ideal, and is out of the champion race mare by In The Pocket, Sanabelle Island. This youngster was raised by Peninsula Farm and is owned by Lloyd Arnold of Delaware.
August 2, 2008--Lincoln, Illinois
Refocus Wins Illinois Stake
Refocus captured a $7,465 Illinois Stake at Lincoln on August 2 in 2:04.2 in rein to trainer Jamacia Patton. The daughter of Valley Victory--Wall Street Floozy--Wall Street Banker has now earned $7,370 in her brief career for owner John Carver of Rapids City, Illinois. This filly is a full sister to Litigator 5,1:54.3f ($384,966) and Mystical Banker 4, 1:55.1 ($164,807) and is a half sister to Nightly Affair (by Primrose Lane) 4, 2:01. ($17,410).
August 2, 2008--Lincoln, Illinois
Most Remarkable Second in Topline Stakes
Most Remarkable finished second in a $2,500 Illinois Topline Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts at the Lincoln Fair on August 2. The son of Dragon Again-Remarkable Star-Jate Lobell was steered by trainer Tom Simmons for owners Rick McGraw, James Stieren and Benita Simmons of Illinois. His half-brother, Remarkable Cam (by Cambest), sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Lexington on Oct. 1-5, 2008.
August 2, 2008--Athens, Ohio
Bouttofindout Wins OSS
Bouttofindout captured an $2,321 Ohio Sires Stakes test at the Athens County Fair on August 2, stopping the clock in 2:07.1 for driver Tyler Van Rhoden and trainer Russell Briton. The gelded son of Chip Chip Hooray--Oomp--Well Done has four wins in as many tries and $4,340 in career earnings for owner John Hauman of Newark, Ohio.
August 2, 2008--Greenville, Illinois
Mystical Patches Wins Big Ten Colt Stakes
Mystical Patches captured a $2,065 Illinois Big Ten Colt Stake for sophomore trotters at Greenville on August 2. Michael Rodgers was in the sulky for trainer Pam Coleman as the son of Valley Victor--Fausta--Trottin' Happy was clocked in 2:06.4. Mystical Patches now has two wins in 18 career efforts and $25,556 for the Mystical Marker Farms of Illinois.
August 1, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Feels Like Magic Wins Gold Elim
Feels Like Magic captured a $39,200 Gold Elimination on August 1 at Mohawk Raceway. The daughter of Kadabra--Doyenne-Pine Chip was steered by Bill O'Donnell for trainer Kevin O'Reilly and owner the Feels Like Magic Stable of Ontario, drawing off by over seven lengths in 1:56.2. A winner of $148,598 lifetime, Feels Like Magic was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula for $40,000 for owner Herb Liverman at the 2006 Harrisburg Sale.
August 1, 2008--Pocono Downs
Atochia wins at Pocono
Atochia--an altered son of Dragon Again, out of the Artsplace mare Hot Shot Michelle, paced to a 1:50.2 victory in a $50,000 Adios elimination August 1 at Pocono Downs. Yannick Gingras was in the sulky for trainer Mickey Burke as the gelding notched his fourth victory of the season in 14 starts. He now has $83,468 in seasonal earnings and $113,364 in career earnings for owner P Kleinhans Racing of New Jersey. Atochia was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $75,000 in the 2006 Harrisburg Sale. Her half-sister, Gold Medal Power--sells at the 2008 Harrisburg Sale, Nov. 3-8.
August 1, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Kan Wire Wins Again
Kan Wire won her third race of the year on August 1 at Mohawk Raceway. The daughter of Valley Victor--Wired--Sorceror Hanover trotted in 1:56.3 with trainer Rick Zeron in the sulky. This 5-year-old mare now has $145,871 in career earnings and a tally of 11-11-5 from 77 career starts for owners Joyce Zeron, Leslie Patterson and Maureen Dew of Ontario.
August 1, 2008--Mohawk Raceway
Bella Dolce Wins Third Straight
Bella Dolce won her third straight race, stopping the timer in 1:55.4 with Paul MacDonell at the lines on August 1 at Mohawk Raceway in a $39,200 Ontario Sires Stakes event. The daughter of Kadabra--Pizza Dolce--Conway Hall is trained by Kevin O'Reilly for owner David McDuffee of Nashua, New Hampsire. She now has $480,818 in career earnings for these connections. She was raised at Peninsula Farm.
August 1, 2008--Scioto Downs
Jon Win Second in Governor's Cup
Jon Win, a son of Chip Chip Hooray--Melinda Hall--American Winner finished second in the $26,400 Governor's Cup at Scioto Downs on August 1 in rein to Victor Kirby for trainer Jeff Long. The 3-year-old colt, a winner of $33,380 lifetime, has a mark of 1:57.1 taken as a sophomore, for owner Charlene Long of Delaware. |
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