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| St Pats First Wins $24,250 Stephen F. Austin Stakes at SHRP
(Saturday, June 28, 2008) - St Pats First earned a consecutive $24,250 Stephen F. Austin Stakes win on Saturday, June 28 at Sam Houston Race Park. St Pats First also claimed the stakes race during the American Quarter Horse meet at The Park in 2007. The Saturday evening program, witnessed by more than 6,900 guests, featured 10 races, including trials for the $40,000+ Bayer Legend Texas Derby and the $100,000+ Bank of America Texas Challenge Championship, as well as the first stakes of the 2008 American Quarter Horse Meeting, the $24,250 Stephen F. Austin Stakes. St Pats First returned to the winner’s circle after the Stephen F. Austin Stakes for owners Jerry and Bob Gaston of Seguin, Texas, after a ten-month break. The five-year-old colt is trained by M. Heath Taylor and was ridden to victory by Gilbert Ortiz. This was the 17th career start for the son of First Down Dash, who edged Painkiller while covering 350 yards in :18.19. “Obviously, he ran a really super comeback race. We had a little issue with him last year that didn’t amount to anything, but Bob and Jerry always want to do what’s best for the horse,” commented Taylor. “We took the time to fix the problem and gave him a good, long rest. He’s matured and he’s a very sound horse with a good bill of health, and should have a really good year.” “He likes Houston and we like Houston,” added Gaston. “It was a pretty good time considering the [15 mph] head wind.” Painkiller, a three-year-old filly, ran a game race under Rogelio Izquierdo, finishing second with a time of :18.321. Jodys Funny Face finished third under Dewey Smith, followed by Streakin On Bye You, Ida Snow Man, Surprisingly Special, Ronas Wind Dancer and Royal Killer. Taylor and the Gastons were undecided about St Pats First's next start saying, “If something comes up that fits us, that’s where will go, but we’ll just let the horse tell us how he feels.” Bank of America Texas Challenge Trial Results Two trials were held for the Bank of America Texas Challenge this evening. Sassys Tuffy was the fastest qualifier, winning his trial in :21.989. The four-year-old gelding is trained by C. Dwayne Gilbreath for owner Dawn Ivey. Rider Jose Amador Alvarez led the gelding to his first win of the year. The finals of the $100,000+ Bank of America Texas Challenge will take place on Saturday, July 12. Sam Houston Race Park Three-Year-Olds & Up, 440 Yards
*Track record: Invisible Injun - :21.350, October 8, 1994 Bayer Legend Texas Derby Challenge Trail Results Dirt Track Date proved fastest overall in the Bayer Legend Texas Derby Challenge Trials, crossing the finish line in a time of :20.195. The three-year-old filly is trained by L.R. "Tooter" Jordan for owners K.A. Norris and Peters Racing. Guiding the filly to victory was Gaspar Garcia. The finals for the $40,000+ Bayer Legend Texas Derby Challenge will be held on Saturday, July 12. Sam Houston Race Park Three-Year-Olds & Up, 400 Yards
*Track record: Azoom - :19.574, September 24, 2004 |
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