For Immediate Release
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
LONGSHOT WHOOSHOOTOO WINS 3RD CONSECUTIVE RACE IN REMINGTON DEBUT
OKLAHOMA CITY – After winning her last two races at Evangeline Downs in Louisiana last month, Whooshootoo traveled to Remington Park for Friday’s $29,500 optional allowance feature to put her streak on the line. Using her trademark early turn of foot, the 3-year-old filly led throughout the six furlongs, holding on at the end to score by a slim nose.
Whooshootoo ran her winning streak to three in a row for owners Dexsan Stables of Lottie, La. Trained by Paul Gary and ridden to victory by Luis Quinonez, Whooshootoo pulled away to a three-length lead in the stretch before having to hold off a serious late rally by Justasassycat to win in a photo-finish. She covered the distance in 1:09.96.
Dismissed at 17-1 odds by the wagering public, Whooshootoo paid $37 to win, $13.40 to place and $6.60 to show. Justasassycat returned $6.80 to place and $4.80 to show. Halo’s Reflection was along for third and paid $9.20 to show after winning a photo for third over Auntgrace who settled for fourth.
The exacta (Nos. 6-5) paid $253 with the quinella (Nos. 5-6) paying $125.80. The trifecta (Nos. 6-5-1) paid $2,310.80 with the superfecta (Nos. 6-5-1-8) returning $6,944.60.
A Louisiana-bred daughter of Safe Prospect from the Katowice mare Lightningbacktoo, Whooshootoo won her fourth career race from 10 starts while winning in her Remington Park debut. She earned $17,565 for the win over seven other fillies and mares to push her career total to $99,805.
Jockey Cliff Berry won three races Friday to move back into a tie atop the jockey standings. Berry’s triple came aboard Right Squall ($5.60 to win) in the third race, Quiet Glory ($2.40) in race six and Gleaming ($3.40) in the 10th. His triple gives him 19 wins for the season to tie him with Bryan McNeil for the lead.
The Remington Park Thoroughbred Season resumes Friday at 6:30pm with an expanded program of 10 races. The Thoroughbred Season concludes Dec. 11.
Remington Park is open daily at 10am for casino gaming and simulcast racing. The 22nd Oklahoma Derby will be contested on Sunday, Oct. 10.
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
