Savanna's Love, EJ's Copperstone score in INSS at Hoosier

Another seasoned drive was turned in by Trace Tetrick in the second leg of Indiana Sire Stakes 3-year-old filly pace Saturday at Hoosier Park. Tetrick, who leads the standings in 2008, guided Savanna’s Love to victory in the $12,000 event, keeping her career undefeated to date. The second split went to EJ's Copperstone. 

Starting from post three, Savanna’s Love was quickly moved into the action and placed within striking distance of heavily-favored leader Bogo’s Dream and Brad Hanners. Tetrick watched as Dark Traveler and Jason Dillander moved out and around for the lead to the halfway mark of :28. Our Dear Nicole was first to attack on the outside heading around the final turn and space opened up behind them at the most opportune time. Tetrick was able to move out behind Eash for perfect positioning into the stretch.

As the field headed home, Tetrick had a straight shot at the wire with Savanna’s Love, cruising to a two and one-half length victory over Bogo’s Dream in a time of 1:55, her best performance yet. Our Dear Nicole fought gamely to finish third.

“She (Savanna’s Love) is really a nice filly,” said Tetrick, who sat behind her for the first time in her seasonal debut last week as a winner. “We made a few changes on her this week and she was very sharp. She’s still a little green, but she drives like an older horse.”

Savanna’s Love is owned by Todd Cross of Seaman, Ohio. Chris McGuire trains the daughter of Dontgetinmyway. With only one start and one win at two, Savanna’s Love is now three for three in her brief career. She nearly doubled her career earnings to more than $9,500 with her victory in the Sire Stakes division.

EJ’s Copperstone was a winner in the second division of Indiana Sire Stakes for three-year-old fillies Saturday. Guided by Don Irvine Jr., the returning freshman champ from last season won her second straight race of 2008 in as many starts in a time of 1:54.1. Steve Gray trains EJ’s Copperstone for owners L.J. Stone and Phillip Hawk of Ind.

The Indiana Sire Stakes for three-year-old filly pacers will offer two more preliminary legs before the $100,000-est. final slated for Hoosier Cup Night, Saturday, June 28. The top 10 money earners in the division will get a spot on the gate for the final, which will be part of the special $1 million evening in purses. (Hoosier Park)

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