For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
DIVA'S DIAMOND SHINES WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE
OKLAHOMA CITY – Wednesday's $40,000 allowance feature at Remington Park for older fillies and mares was completely controlled by Diva's Diamond. The 5-year-old mare dueled for the lead until the stretch of the 1 mile-70 yards then pulled clear with ease to win by three lengths.
Foreign Sultress gave Diva's Diamond company on the front of the field of six until the pair reached the top of the homestretch. At that point, jockey Glen Murphy let his mare loose and she effortlessly moved away from her pace partner. Owned by Jerry Namy of Fort Worth, Texas and trained by Karl Broberg, Diva's Diamond crossed the finish in 1:41.18 over a muddy main track.
Hung The Moon moved into second after a rally from mid-pack and was followed by Hollywood Knockout third. Foreign Sultress faded to fourth.
The heavy wagering favorite at 1-2 odds, Diva's Diamond paid $3 to win, $2.20 to place and $2.10 to show. Hung The Moon returned $3.60 to place and $3 to show. Hollywood Knockout paid $3 to show.
The win was the ninth from 31 career starts for Diva's Diamond, an Illinois-bred by Crafty Shaw from the Glitterman mare Diamond Diva. She won for the first time at Remington Park and picked up $23,949 in the process to run her lifetime earnings to $426,366.
Remington Park's Thoroughbred Season continues Thursday thru Saturday, Sept. 11-13. The $50,000 Remington Park Turf Sprint is the feature race of the week, on Friday night.
Remington Park is open daily at 10:30am for simulcast racing and casino gaming, featuring the Bricktown Brewery on the casino floor. Admission, general parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park, the home of the Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby on Sunday, Sept. 28.
Tracked by over 66,000 fans on Facebook and 5,500 Twitter followers, Remington Park is Oklahoma City's only Racetrack & Casino and is 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
For more information, please contact:
Dale Day
405-425-3215
dale.day@remingtonpark.com
