For Immediate Release
Saturday, September 1, 2012
IMPRESSIVE HOMESTATE DEBUT FOR IMAHIT VS OKLAHOMA-BREDS
OKLAHOMA CITY – Imahit posted a 10-length win for his first career triumph in April while racing at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. Saturday night the 3-year-old had his first opportunity in the state where he was bred and easily rolled to a nine-length win in a $36,800 Oklahoma-bred allowance event.
Owned by Clint Gilchrist of Edmond, Okla. and trained by C.R. Trout, Imahit was ridden by Luis Quinonez. The gelding was allowed to settle second, just a length off the pace-setter Rock This Bar, for the first half-mile of the race before Quinonez let him roll. Taking over going into the final turn, Imahit stretched his lead through the remainder of the race before eventually cruising under the line with plenty in reserve. He handled the mile in 1:38.31 over the fast track.
Away as the heavy 1-5 wagering favorite, Imahit paid $2.60 to win, $3 to place and $2.80 to show. Allinfasttime was along for second and paid $26.20 to place and $9.40 to show. Broadway Billy was third and paid $6.80 to show.
The second career win from five attempts was worth $21,043 to Imahit, an Oklahoma-bred 3-year-old by Whywhywhy from the Sahm mare Halo Hit. Bred by Trout, Imahit now has a career bankroll of $40,418 and an apparently bright future, especially against state-bred company.
Remington Park racing continues with a special holiday afternoon program on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 3. The first race begins at 1:30pm. There will be activities for kids and $1 pricing on many concession items on the Plaza.
Open daily at 10am for casino gaming and simulcast racing, Remington Park features the Bricktown Brewery on the casino floor. Admission, general parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park.
Remington Park, with over 20,000 fans on Facebook and 3,000 Twitter followers, 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, contact:
Dale Day
Dale.day@remingtonpark.com
405-425-3215, 405-326-7496 (m)
