For Immediate Release
Thursday, October 2, 2014
TENSPEED FINDS LANE TO RALLY, GAINING SECOND WIN OF SEASON
OKLAHOMA CITY – Thursday’s $38,250 allowance feature for Oklahoma-breds at one mile over turf went to Tenspeed after he rallied to catch El Bongo in the final yards.
Owned and bred by Stan Wilson of Coffeyville, Kan. and trained by Kenny Nolen, Tenspeed has been rejuvenated since given the opportunity to race over turf this season. In three starts, Tenspeed has won twice and finished fourth in the other attempt, encountering traffic issues in the lone defeat this fall.
There were no troubles for Tenspeed on Thursday night. The 3-year-old gelding was seventh, nearly eight lengths from the lead early in the backstretch run. Under jockey Jareth Loveberry, Tenspeed was maneuvered into position and was rolling along the rail as the field turned for home. El Bongo had the lead throughout but slowed just enough, giving Tenspeed the chance to swing outside to pass in the final sixteenth of a mile. Tenspeed hit the finish a half-length in front, handling the mile in 1:37.19 over a firm course. El Bongo held second with Rage Riot gaining late for third, 3-1/2 lengths from the winner.
The wagering favorite at 7-2 odds, Tenspeed paid $9 to win $4.80 to place and $3.80 to show. El Bongo paid $7.80 to place and $4.40 to show. Rage Riot paid $6 to show.
The win was the third from 11 attempts for Tenspeed, a son of Aragorn (Ire) from the Here We Come mare Queena Corrina. The first-place check of $21,870 moves his career earnings to $45,359.
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