For Immediate Release
Thursday, October 30, 2014
TIU GETS WIN TWO ON SEASON, SCORING THURSDAY TURF FEATURE
OKLAHOMA CITY – Tiu has won two consecutive races at Remington Park this season, handling a muddy main track for the first victory on Oct. 11 and then a firm turf course for the second score tonight.
Owned by Danny Keene of Greenville, Texas and trained by Allen Milligan, Tiu was ridden by Cliff Berry. The 4-year-old colt followed the pace-setting Papa Anjo into the stretch of the 1-1/16 miles turf race, managing to pull even in the final sixteenth of a mile. Under a full drive, Tiu put his head in front in the final strides for victory in 1:43.16. Papa Anjo held second with Perihelion finishing third as the beaten 3-2 wagering favorite.
Away at 4-1 odds in the betting, Tiu paid $11.20 to win, $6.80 to place and $4.40 to show. Papa Anjo returned $12 to place and $8 to show. Perihelion paid $2.80 to show.
A Kentucky-bred by Afleet Alex from the Saint Ballado mare Song Of The Saints, Tiu earned $17,643 for his initial turf race and triumph. A winner of three races from 16 total attempts, Tiu has now made $69,825.
Ramon Vazquez, the leading jockey this season at Remington Park with 61 wins, picked up another riding triple Thursday. He won with Sunday Prohibition ($6.40 to win) in the opening race, Bernstein’s Dream ($4.60) in the sixth race and Tiny Stitches ($8.60) in race eight.
Remington Park Thoroughbred racing continues Friday at 7pm and then Saturday at 1:30pm. The special afternoon start on Saturday is due to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, simulcast from Santa Anita, which begin at 2pm.
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 $250,000 Springboard Mile on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Tracked by over 71,000 fans on Facebook and 5,800 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
