For Immediate Release
Thursday, November 20, 2014
MORE THAN EVEN GAINS THIRD WIN OF REMINGTON PARK SEASON
OKLAHOMA CITY – A second-place finish in the Oklahoma Classics Distaff Sprint in October was the only non-winning attempt of the Remington Park season by More Than Even. Thursday night, the 4-year-old filly rebounded to find the winner’s circle for the third time this season.
Owned and bred in Oklahoma by Doyle Williams of Tulsa, More Than Even launched from the starting gate to lead every step of the one-mile event. The allowance/optional claiming race carried a purse of $39,812 for older fillies and mares.
Trained by Roger Engel, More Than Even was handled by Cliff Berry who has been up for all three of her wins this season. In the stretch, she opened up a lead but had to hold on in the final strides to win by a neck over a rallying Diva’s Diamond. Molly’s Honour was another three lengths behind the runner-up for third. More Than Even crossed the finish in 1:37.08 over a fast track.
The 8-5 wagering favorite, More Than Even paid $5.20 to win, $2.80 to place and $2.60 to show. Diva’s Diamond paid $3.20 to place and $2.80 to show. Molly’s Honour paid $4.20 to show.
The win was the 11th for More Than Even from 26 career attempts. She picked up another $25,761 to boost her lifetime earnings to $343,768. A 4-year-old filly, More Than Even is by Stephen Got Even from the Dehere mare Sallybrooke.
Remington Park Thoroughbred racing continues Friday and Saturday night, Nov. 21-22, with the first race at 7pm. The $50,000 Silver Goblin Stakes for Oklahoma-breds is the feature race of the week on Friday night, at 6-1/2 furlongs.
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
