(Grand Prairie, Texas - Sunday, November 15, 2019) - WF Turnpike Candy was first to the finish to win the $67,170 Lone Star Paint & Appaloosa Futurity (G1). Under rider Juan Pulido, WF Turnpike Candy ($10.80) completed the 350 yards in :17.740 seconds. The track was listed fast. A gelding by Painted Turnpike out of Sw Eye Candy, By Country Chicks Man, he is trained by Dee Keener for owner Painted Faith Racing.

The Grade 1 win was worth $25,525, bringing his career earnings total to $106,220. It was his fourth win from 11 career starts.

The complete order of finish was WF Turnpike Candy, Separate Wagons, Vp Cold Strong Heart, Wb Stevie Nix, Tales U Lose, Breakaway James, Js Shezaquickchick, Just Wishn (the favorite), Captain Capi and Dangerous Dan McGrew.

Jess Cruzin Victorious in the $37,650 Lone Star Paint & Appaloosa Claiming Derby Sunday Night

How perfect was that when the one horse that was claimed from the qualifying time trials a couple of weeks ago actually won the Derby final? Jess Cruzin qualified for the final by trainer Dee Keener for owner Jeff Adams, but another trainer, Oscar Nunez, had his eye on the gelded son of Hes Relentless out of the Feature Mr Jess mare, Jess Streakin, and claimed him for owner Samuel Gaytan. It worked out just right as Jess Cruzin crossed the finish line three-quarters of a length in front of his opponents to win the $37,650 Lone Star Paint & Appaloosa Claiming Derby for his new connections tonight.

Froylen Ramirez was aboard for the win, chosen by winning trainer Oscar Nunez. Jess Cruzin paid $7.60. Second place went to Invisible Paint Brush, and Banking On Kool was up for show. Favored Cat Dash Wired completed the Superfecta, followed by Lil Twist of Pyc, Shes a Fast Grip, Bg Unleash the Beast, Sister Secondpainted, Katnip Krazy and Special Cha Ching was last.

Final time for the 350-yards was :18.241 on a fast track. Jess Cruzin pocketed $14,307 for winning, bringing his earnings total to $39,762. This was his third win from 13 lifetime starts.