For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
DARK RULER RUNS DOWN EDPLICIT FOR CLOSE VICTORY
OKLAHOMA CITY – Dark Ruler won a spirited stretch battle with Edplicit to prevail by a head in Wednesday’s $29,440 allowance feature at Remington Park.
Owned by Thunderhead Farms of De Moines, Iowa and trained by Kelly Von Hemel, Dark Ruler rallied from mid-pack in the field of eight to challenge the pace-setting Edplicit in the 1 mile-70 yard event. Under Glen Murphy, Dark Ruler wore down Edplicit who was attempting to win his third-consecutive race of the season.
A 3-year-old Kentucky-bred colt, Dark Ruler managed to get up to win in the final strides, handling the distance in 1:42.76 over a fast track.
Dark Ruler was 4-1 in the wagering and paid $11 to win, $7 to place and $3.60 to show. Edplicit returned $3.80 to place and $3.60 to show as the beaten 2-1 betting favorite. Some Quick was third and paid $5.40 to show.
The win was the second from 11 attempts for Dark Ruler, a colt by Roman Ruler from the Dynaformer mare Dynamic Lady. It was his first victory from two attempts at Remington Park. The victory was worth $16,965, moving Dark Ruler’s lifetime earnings to $50,102.
The Remington Park Thoroughbred Season continues Thursday thru Saturday this week with the first race each night at 6:30pm.
The 22nd-running of the Oklahoma Derby will be featured on Sunday, Oct. 10, the lone Sunday of racing this season. The $400,000 Oklahoma Derby headlines a stellar card that includes the $200,000 Remington Park Oaks and the $150,000 Remington Green Stakes. The first race on Oklahoma Derby Day, the lone Sunday of the season, is 1:30pm.
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 Credit: Dustin Orona Photography
