(Grand Prairie, Texas - Friday, October 26, 2012) - Sam Vasquez' By Golly Its Hot sat just off the pace set by stable mate Lacy Vaz until taking the lead in upper stretch to win the first running of the TM Fred Texas Arabian Stakes (colts & geldings division) on Friday night at Lone Star Park.

Trained by Juan Antonio Ascencio and ridden by Ricardo Aguirre, the four-year-old gelding by Burning Sand, completed the six furlongs in 1:19.78 over a fast track. With the win tonight, By Golly Its Hot improved his record to four wins from 20 starts and the $4,680 winner's share of the purse boosted his lifetime earnings to $22,580.

Lacy Vaz, the other half of the two-horse entry with By Golly Its Hot, finished a half-length back in second, while Onetoughtiger MHF, came up empty but was clearly ahead of the rest for third. Zells Bells, IBN Moulin Rouge, Al Waed, WMA Sandstone, WMA First Light and Mister Edd completed the order of finish.

By Golly Its Hot and Lacy Vaz each paid $3.60 to win, $2.80 to place and $2.40 to show. Onetoughtiger MHF paid $8.20 for the show.

Longshot Ebeaucoup Takes Filly Division

Ebeaucoup owned and trained by Matthew Glover, was well placed just off the pace, racing just behind the leader until taking the lead in upper stretch, then drew off to win by four and a half lengths in the filly division of the TM Fred Texas Arabian Stakes Friday night at Lone Star Park.

The four-year-old filly by Djet Set De Falgas, ridden by Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr., completed the six furlongs in 1:20.56. This was Ebeaucoup's second win from 10 lifetime starts. With tonight's winners share of $4,680, she increased her bankroll to $13,720.

Tikis Sandy Vaz lacked early speed, raced well back in field, and got up for the place. TTT Charmminski contested the pace and battled into the final furlong, lost place, but held on for third. Zells Follies, TM Maddamee, RV Roulette, Efondue, Tikis Shadow and Mufv It On Over completed the order of finish.

Ebeaucoup paid $36.20, $6.40, $7.60. Tikis Sandy Vaz paid $6.40 and $4.60 and TTT Charminski paid $7.00.

On The Track: More live racing action tomorrow night at Lone Star Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with first live race at 6:35 p.m. (CDT). Featured is the 15th running of the B. F. Phillips, Jr. Stakes (RG3), scheduled seventh of the 10-race card. Also tomorrow, back by popular demand is the Gridiron Dash! Scheduled as race nine, a full field of 10 have entered the 100-yard contest. It's
super fun to watch and over in a flash, so don't miss out!

Remember that every Thursday night is Senior Citizens' Night and Military Discount Night. All senior citizens, age 62 or older with a valid I.D., or members of any branch of the military, with a valid military I.D., receive free general admission.

Pepsi Can Offer every Thursday. Bring any Pepsi can to Lone Star Park and receive a Pepsi track pack good for One (1) Free General Admission and One (1) Free Large Pepsi. This offer is only available in the Grandstand for live racing.

At The Bar & Book: Join us each Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. for Happy Hour. Included are $3 well drinks and $2 select domestic drafts!

Thursday nights at the Bar & Book come play in the World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League. Two sessions each Thursday, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and it's free to play! Mutuel vouchers awarded weekly, monthly and annually.

Join us on Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bar & Book for our Breeders' Cup Preview Party! You will receive expert analysis from some of the region's best handicappers. Previewing the two-day Breeders' Cup card will be Ticket Personality, Norm Hitzges; Award-Winning Turf Writer, Gary West; Track Handicapper, Rick Lee and Track Announcer, John Lies. Plus, the first 200 in attendance will receive One (1) Free Daily Racing Form: Breeders' Cup Advance Edition.

Have tickets to the big game? Ride the Bar & Book Express to all Dallas home games this season! Bus will depart 1 hour and 2 hours prior to kickoff and cost per person is just $10 to ride or is free with $20 minimum food & beverage purchase.* Watch, wager and win on the races and enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket all day every Sunday! Don't miss it!

Schedule:
Sunday, October 28: New York - 3:25 p.m.
Sunday, November 18: Cleveland - Noon
Thursday, November 22: Washington - 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, December 2: Philadelphia - 7:20 p.m.
Sunday, December 16: Pittsburgh - 3:25 p.m.
Sunday, December 23: New Orleans - Noon
*Must show dated receipt to attendant before boarding.