(Grand Prairie, Texas - Friday, October 18, 2013) - What a performance by Jody Pops Zoomer! The three-year-old gelding by Zoomin for Bux, not only was the fastest qualifier for the $394,306 Grade 1, Texas Classic Derby, but did in it track record fashion clocking the 440 yards in 21.075 over a fast track Friday at Lone Star Park.

In the eighth race tonight, Jody Pops Zoomer, owned by Gary and Randal Kurz and trained by Toby Keeton, bobbled a bit at the break, but a couple of jumps later there was no catching him. The impressive effort earned him a speed index of 104, and of course, solidified his place in the Derby final.

Note: The previous 440 yard record of 21.080 was set by Dashing Perfection in the Texas Classic Derby on November 29, 1997.

The field for the $394,306 Grade 1, Texas Classic Derby is as follows:

The 21st running of the $394,306 Grade 1, Texas Classic Derby will be here on Saturday, November 9.

More exciting racing action will be on tap tomorrow night, Saturday, October 19. Scheduled are 10 trial races at 400 yards, for two-year-olds to decide the final field for the $1 Million Grade 1, Texas Classic Futurity. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. First race post time is 6:35 p.m.