For Immediate Release
Saturday, November 17, 2012
JOHNNY WHIP WINS SATURDAY FEATURE AT REMINGTON PARK
OKLAHOMA CITY – A field of six Oklahoma-breds battled in Saturday’s $21,400 Starter Allowance/$15,000 Optional Claiming event at Remington Park. Johnny Whip returned to state-bred competition after a poor performance last month in open company. The move was fruitful, producing a three-quarter length win after a stretch battle with Highway Fiftyfour.
Owned by George Straw of Whiteboro, Texas and trained by Jody Pruitt, Johnny Whip was ridden by Curtis Kimes. The 3-year-old gelding sat just off the pace set by Highway Fiftyfour before hooking the leader at the top of the stretch. The pair moved together into the final furlong before Johnny Whip edged to the front and eventually won in 1:10.46 over the fast track. Highway Fiftyfour held second with Hollywood Ice another half-length back in third.
The wagering favorite at 9-5 odds, Johnny Whip paid $5.60 to win, $3.20 to place and $2.20 to show. Highway Fiftyfour returned $6.80 to place and $3.20 to show. Hollywood Ice paid $2.20 to show.
The win was the fourth from a dozen career starts for Johnny Whip and it was his second at Remington Park. The gelding is by Stephen Got Even from the Seeking the Gold mare Paradisa. Johnny Whip made $12,399 for the victory to move his overall earnings to $79,774.
The Remington Park Thoroughbred Season will alter its live racing schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday week. There will be no live racing on Wednesday, Nov. 21 or Thanksgiving, Nov. 22. Remington Park action will return on Black Friday, Nov. 23 with a special afternoon card at 1:30pm. The $50,000 Silver Goblin Stakes for Oklahoma-breds is featured on Black Friday.
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 26,000 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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For more information, contact:
Dale Day
Dale.day@remingtonpark.com
