For Immediate Release
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
NOMINATIONS IN FOR FIRST STAKES OF REMINGTON PARK SEASON, SPRINT AND GOVERNOR’S CUP FEATURED AUGUST 21
OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2010 Remington Park Thoroughbred Season begins on Thursday, Aug. 19 with the initial stakes competitions set two nights later for Saturday, Aug. 21.
The Remington Park racing office compiled the nomination lists this morning for the $200,000 Remington Park Sprint Cup and the $150,000 Governor’s Cup. Stellar fields are expected for both of these races, drawing some of the top older horses to action in Oklahoma City.
Greeley’s Conquest is expected to defend his title in the Sprint Cup after winning the race formerly known as the Sprint Championship last year. Owned by the Millard Seldin Revocable Trust of Louisville, Ky. and trained by Gary Thomas, Greeley’s Conquest is working toward his first start of 2010 in the Sprint Cup. The 6-year-old horse is a veteran of many graded sprint stakes across the country and has earned $448,763 during his career which includes seven victories.
Another that could go in the six-furlong Sprint Cup is millionaire Jonesboro. Owned by Michael Langford of Jonesboro, Ark. and trained by Randy Morse, Jonesboro has shown great versatility in his career that includes three wins and three seconds from eight Remington Park attempts. The 8-year-old horse has won 14 of his 48 lifetime starts and boasts earnings of $1,536,685.
Jonesboro’s versatility in adapting to sprint races and other events going around two turns has allowed his connections to also nominate him to the Governor’s Cup on Aug. 21. He had the lead in the stretch of the 1-1/16 miles race last year before giving way to Going Ballistic by 1-1/4 lengths.
The 2009 Governor’s Cup gave Going Ballistic the earnings needed to push him over the $1 million mark for his career and join Jonesboro in Remington Park’s Millionaire Club for horses that have competed here and surpassed the seven-digit money plateau overall.
Owned by Kindred Thoroughbreds of Dallas and trained by Donnie Von Hemel, Going Ballistic is expected to make his return to Remington Park, attempting to keep his record here perfect. The 6-year-old gray has started just three times in Oklahoma City, winning each attempt: the 2006 Springboard Mile, the 2007 Oklahoma Derby and the Governor’s Cup last year. The Florida-bred Going Ballistic has now earned $1,147,412 overall.
Others that may enter the Governor’s Cup on Wednesday include Kick On, winner of the 2008 Springboard Mile. The 4-year-old has been working in past weeks at Remington Park to ready for his first race here since scoring in the Springboard. Red Lead, third in last year’s Oklahoma Derby, could also go. The 4-year-old gelding by 2000 Preakness Stakes winner Red Bullet has won six races from 17 career attempts, finishing second four times and third in three others.
The Remington Park racing office will draw the Opening Night program on Saturday morning. The first race for the opening three nights of the season, Aug. 19-21, is 6:30pm. Remington Park will move to a regular Wednesday thru Saturday evening schedule starting Aug. 25.
Remington Park casino action continues each and every day, featuring 750 of the best games to play. Doors open daily at 10am for casino gaming and simulcast racing.
Remington Park is Oklahoma City’s only Racetrack & Casino, located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.
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Photo: Going Ballistic winning the 2009 Governor's Cup at Remington Park.
Photo Credit: Dustin Orona Photography
