08/19/2026
š„Tempting Flamesš„ ties world record in Ohio Sires Stakes! š¢
This pacing filly by Catch The Fire out of Mcardle mare Hotshot Temptress is lighting up the racetrack with a 1:50 mile earning her first place and world titles. Congratulations to owner William Hartt and breeder Ivy Holdings on this major win! Wishing you continued success in future races!
Be sure to check out Hotshot Temptressā Hickory Lane consigned yearling filly, Perls Hotshot in the Ohio Selected Sale. Hip #95.
Tempting Flames sets new Scioto Downs track Record in Ohio Sires Stakes
From: Eldorado Scioto Downs
Photo Credit: Conrad Photo
Tempting Flames set a new track record Tuesday (August 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs while equaling the world record on a five-eighths mile track for 2-year-old filly pacers. Taken in one of the two $75,000 Ohio Sires Stakes divisions, Tempting Flames hit the wire in 1:50, equaling the record set by Beach Cowgirl in 2022.
Breadnbutterz (Trevor Smith) blasted off the car from post nine to make the early lead but it was short lived as the 1/9 favorite Tempting Flames and David Miller quickly took over by the :28 quarter. Coasting to a :54.2 half, Tempting Flames put separation on the field going to the 1:22.1 third quarter. The pair drew off to win by seven and a half lengths over Breadnbutterz, with Splendid Station (Justin Irvine) third.
āItās pretty remarkable really,ā said trainer Mike Hitchcock. āItās hard to put into words. David said she was very good. I donāt think her earplugs have been popped yet, so I donāt know if thatās good or bad.
āSheās very athleticā¦sheās quiet in the barn. She jogs very nice, trains nice. Sheās just a really great filly all around. She gets a little wound up in the paddock, but she likes to have company beside her, she likes to have another horse so she can see other horses, sheās a lot quieter.ā
It was the fourth win in a row for Tempting Flames who now has $190,600 earned in six starts. By Catch The Fire out of the McArdle mare Hotshot Temptress, Tempting Flames was a $52,000 Ohio Selected Yearling Sale purchase from Ivy Holdings by William Hartt.
āSheās just so rugged built, sheās very muscular. Sheās not huge but I think sheāll grow some this winter and this fall. Thatās why I liked her when I purchased her at the sale, I just liked the way she was built, she looked strong and sheās very, very well built.ā
Looking ahead, Tempting Flames has another leg of the OHSS, the Ohio Breeders Championship at the Delaware County Fair, but sheās also looking to go outside of the state.
āSheās got some stakes down in Kentucky, sheās paid up in the Breederās Crown and the Matron. Dan (Holmes), my second trainer, he does an awesome job and Lorie Davis, she does a really good job with her. Sheāll probably go out east, the biggest thing is going to be keeping her healthy and sound and happy.
āThe best thing about the Breederās Crown is that itās like home field advantage, itās what sheās used to. She gets to stay in her home, in her stall, train at her own farm and get turned out. So itās not going to be a change of atmosphere for her, so I think thatās a plus. Itās exciting, Billy (owner Hartt) is game, he loves the game. Everyone wants one like her so fingers crossed weāll keep it rolling.ā
Another filly out of a McArdle mare ā Cleveland Darby ā won the other OHSS division in 1:54. Taking the lead by the :28.3 opening quarter, Cleveland Darby gave way to Party Up (Luke Hanners) by the three-eighths and set fractions of :57.1 and 1:26.1. Cleveland Darby came up the passing lane to win by a length and three quarters over Party Up; Moni N The Safe (Brett Miller) was third.
Cleveland Darby, by Downbytheseaside out of Loreenas Ruffian, was bred by Carl Howard. Now owned by Burke Racing, Weaver Bruscemi, R A S Racing and Larry Karr, the Ron Burke trainee has three wins in five starts with $118,500 in earnings.
Racing continues at Scioto Downs on Thursday (August 20) with a 16-race card starting at 5:25 p.m.
The 91-day 2026 Eldorado Scioto Downs regular season runs through Saturday, September 19. Races are held Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays, with a special holiday card on Labor Day instead of the Tuesday card that week and no live racing on Friday (September 18) to accommodate horsemen attending the Ohio Selected Yearling Sale. The track will then re-open for the Breeders Crown, with eliminations held October 16-17 and the finals October 23-24. More information about all the racing action at Scioto can be found on the Eldorado Scioto Downs website
