For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
TOP OKLAHOMA-BREDS FILL FIELDS FOR CLASSICS NIGHT
OKLAHOMA CITY – The richest racing program for Oklahoma-bred Thoroughbreds is set for Friday night at Remington Park. Over $1 million in purse money is on the line over 10 races Friday with the final eight races comprising the Oklahoma Classics stakes events.
The main event is the 10th and final race on the program, the $175,000 Classic, presented by the Chickasaw Nation, at 1-1/16 miles. A field of 10 entered the race with Pleasant Storm tabbed as the morning-line favorite at 2-1 odds according to Remington Park odds-maker Jerry Shottenkirk.
“Pleasant Storm won the allowance prep for the Oklahoma Derby but bypassed the big one for this Classic. Although he's a 3-year-old against older horses, he still has a class edge and can return to the winner's circle on Classics Night,” Shottenkirk said. “He ended his 2009 season by winning the Oklahoma Classics Juvenile and then ran in some very difficult races this spring, including the Grade 2 Rebel at Oaklawn, in which he was sixth behind top 3-year-old Lookin At Lucky.”
Owned by Vickie Fixley of Oklahoma City and trained by Joe Petalino, the 3-year-old Pleasant Storm will try to add the Classic to his score a year ago in the Oklahoma Classics Juvenile. Jockey Bryan McNeil has the call on Pleasant Storm.
Pleasant Storm is a winner of three of six career starts, boasting a perfect Remington Park record with all of his wins taking place here. The colt won his season debut last month, scoring by a half-length, using his normal closing move from off the pace. His career earnings coming into the Classic stand at $101,532.
Pleasant Storm will face nine foes, four of which raced on Classics night last year. J J’s Indy (2nd), Pacar (4th) and Run Off River (6th) competed in the Classic a year ago, finishing behind the victor, Marq French. Garbu’s Son moves into the Classic this year after competing in the Classics Turf in 2009 where he finished fourth.
The field for the Classic by post position and program numbers, with trainer, jockey and morning-line odds:
1. Run Off River, Brad Heidelberg, Luis Quinonez,
2. Davilar, Larry Wilson, Jose Medina,
3. Some Quick, Dale Sneed, Benny Landeros,
4. Pleasant Storm, Joe Petalino, Bryan McNeil,
5. Share Cropper, Allen Milligan, Martin Escobar,
6. Pacar, Mike Teel, Chris Landeros,
7. Motion Approved, Marti Rodriguez, Nena Matz
8. Okie City, Juan Padilla, Belen Quinonez,
9. J J’s Indy, Brent Charlton, Dale Cordova
10. Garbu’s Son, Ernie Davidson, Cliff Berry
1. Run Off River, Brad Heidelberg, Luis Quinonez,
2. Davilar, Larry Wilson, Jose Medina,
3. Some Quick, Dale Sneed, Benny Landeros,
4. Pleasant Storm, Joe Petalino, Bryan McNeil,
5. Share Cropper, Allen Milligan, Martin Escobar,
6. Pacar, Mike Teel, Chris Landeros,
7. Motion Approved, Marti Rodriguez, Nena Matz
8. Okie City, Juan Padilla, Belen Quinonez,
9. J J’s Indy, Brent Charlton, Dale Cordova
10. Garbu’s Son, Ernie Davidson, Cliff Berry
The lineup for the Oklahoma Classics stakes races, with scheduled post times (central):
• Race 3 - $90,000 Lassie, presented by Kaw Nation, 2-year-old fillies, six furlongs, 7:32pm
• Race 4 - $90,000 Juvenile, presented by Heritage Place, 2-year-olds, six furlongs, 8:02pm
• Race 5 - $145,000 Distaff, presented by Remington Park, older fillies & mares, 1 mile-70 yards, 8:32pm
• Race 6 - $130,000 Filly & Mare Turf, presented by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, 7-1/2 furlongs, 9:02pm
• Race 7 - $130,000 Sprint, presented by Will Rogers Downs Cherokee Casino, six furlongs, 9:32pm
• Race 8 - $130,000 Filly & Mare Sprint, presented by Cherokee Nation, older fillies & mares, 10:02pm
• Race 9 - $130,000 Turf, presented by the Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association and the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma, one mile, 10:32pm
• Race 10 - $175,000 Classic, presented by Chickasaw Nation, 1-1/16 miles, 11:02pm
• Race 4 - $90,000 Juvenile, presented by Heritage Place, 2-year-olds, six furlongs, 8:02pm
• Race 5 - $145,000 Distaff, presented by Remington Park, older fillies & mares, 1 mile-70 yards, 8:32pm
• Race 6 - $130,000 Filly & Mare Turf, presented by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, 7-1/2 furlongs, 9:02pm
• Race 7 - $130,000 Sprint, presented by Will Rogers Downs Cherokee Casino, six furlongs, 9:32pm
• Race 8 - $130,000 Filly & Mare Sprint, presented by Cherokee Nation, older fillies & mares, 10:02pm
• Race 9 - $130,000 Turf, presented by the Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association and the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma, one mile, 10:32pm
• Race 10 - $175,000 Classic, presented by Chickasaw Nation, 1-1/16 miles, 11:02pm
The Oklahoma Classics program at Remington Park will be featured on the TVG racing channel, available to both Direct TV and Dish Network satellite subscribers. TVG racing analyst Chris Kotulak will be live at Remington Park during the Oklahoma Classics to head their coverage.
Remington Park will team with the handicappers from Horseplayernow.com for a special Oklahoma Classics live chat during the card Saturday. All racing fans are encouraged to log on and take part in the lively and informative chat throughout the Classics. The chat begins at 6pm.
The Oklahoma Classics program has been presented every year at Remington Park since its inception in 1993. This is the first year the series has been worth more than $1 million in total stakes money.
Remington Park races Wednesday thru Saturday this week, with the first race nightly at 6:30pm.
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: Pleasant Storm, jockey Bryan McNeil, winning an Allowance race on September 18 at Remington Park.
