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Filly Aims for Historic Next Gen Win
3 Jul
Summary
- Ronnie Gillespie seeks his first win with a filly in the Next Generation races.
- Lolly, a full sister to Ohio Horse of the Year, makes her purse start.
- Knox Services aims to add to their eight Next Generation wins with three entries.
Ronnie Gillespie, a past champion in the colt trotter division of the Next Generation races, is now targeting a win with a filly. His charge, Lolly, a full sister to a previous Ohio Horse of the Year, is set to make her first purse start in the filly trot division this Saturday at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Gillespie expressed that Lolly's performance in recent qualifiers, including a win, has convinced him of her potential to compete. He noted her grit and grinding style as advantageous if the race pace is fast.
Knox Services, a consistent contender, also has high hopes for their three entries across different divisions. Their filly trotter Missredwhitenblue, filly pacer Real Classy, and colt pacer Ocean Party are all trained by Ron Burke, who has a strong record in this event.
Real Classy and Ocean Party are making their debut, while Missredwhitenblue has shown promise in earlier fair starts. Knox Services is optimistic about their chances, especially given the strong pedigrees and training of their horses for the $1.02 million race card.
