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Free Like A Girl, Star Moment, Flashy Meg Take EVD Distaff, Cajun Miss and Creole Lady Stakes at EVD, Friday Night

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JOCKEY TIM THORNTON WINS FOUR RACES WITH A STAKES DOUBLE

 

FREE LIKE A GIRL REIGNS SUPREME IN THE $60,000 EVANGELINE DISTAFF

Free Like A Girl wins EVD Distaff. Coady Photography

OPELOUSAS, LA –Free Like a Girl kept her local record unblemished with a victory in the $60,000 EVD Distaff on Friday night.  The Distaff was part of a three-stake program that included the new Cajun Miss and Creole Lady.  The stake races, all for Louisiana-bred runners, were contested over a track rated fast.

Jockey Tim Thornton and Free Like a Girl broke sharply to contest the early lead in the Distaff with Mishpachah, who hopped slightly at the start.  A G’s Charlotte, a stake winner earlier in the meet, was also away in good order and tracked the leaders from third through opening fractions of 24.35 seconds for the opening quarter-mile and 48.29 for the half-mile.  As the field entered the far turn, Free Like a Girl edged forward to take a slim lead from Mishpachah, while A G’s Charlotte moved closer in third.

Through six furlongs in 1:13.10, Free Like a Girl had assumed a length lead as A G’s Charlotte moved in to second and set the stage for the stretch duel.  The Chasey Deville Pomier trainee would not be denied and held sway for a two-length victory.  A G’s Charlotte finished second with Mishpachah another seven lengths back in third.  The running time for the mile was 1:39.09 for the 3-year-old and up filly and mares.

Owned by the partnership of Gerald Bruno, Jr., Carl Deville, Chasey Deville Pomier and Jerry Caroom, Free like a Girl captured her 12th career victory from 26 career starts.  With the $36,000 winning share, her career bankroll grows to $870,378.

The winner is a bay 4-year-old filly.  Sired by El Deal, she is out of the Flashy Bull mare Flashy Prize.

Free Like a Girl returned $4.20 to win as the slight betting favorite, $2.10 to place and $2.10 to show.  A G’s Charlotte paid $2.10 to place, $2.10 to show and Mishpachah returned $2.10 to show.

STAR MOMENT EARNS SECOND CAREER STAKES IN CAJUN MISS

Star Moment take the Inaugural Running of the Cajun Miss Stakes at EVD. Coady Photography

Star Moment parlayed a stalking trip into her second career stakes victory in the $60,000 Cajun Miss.  With jockey Tim Thornton in the irons, Star Moment was away in good order and tracked the speed of Kyle Beauty through quick early fractions of 22.49 seconds for an opening quarter-mile and 45.33 for a half-mile.

As the field of 3-year-old fillies made their way to the top of the stretch, Star Moment had collared Kyle Beauty and was starting to edge clear.  The final winning margin was 4-1/2 lengths, as Kyle Beauty held on for second, with Louisiana Liberty another ¾-lengths back in third.  The final time for the seven furlongs was 1:25.05.

Owned by Intrepid Thoroughbreds LLC (Logan Trotter and Tyron Picard) and trained by Bret Calhoun, Star Moment wins for the third time in five career starts.  The winning share of $36,000 increases her career bankroll to $127,530.

Bred in Louisiana by Brittlyn, Inc., she is a bay filly sired by Clear Creek Stud stallion Star Guitar and is out of the Saint Liam mare Moment of Majesty.

Star Moment returned $11.60 to win, $5.20 to place and $4.20 to show.  Kyle Beauty paid $4.60 to place, $3.40 to show and Louisiana Liberty returned $4.20 to show.

 

FLASHY MEG FINISHES STRONG TO WIN CREOLE LADY STAKES

Flashy Meg Pulls Away to Win the Cajun Miss Stakes at EVD. Coady Photography

John Sargent’s Flashy Meg battled through some fast early fractions but had plenty in the tank to pull away in the $60,000 Creole Lady.  Away sharply under Jockey Joe Stokes, Flashy Meg was joined by Wupkar as they zipped through an opening quarter-mile in 21.79 seconds and a half-mile in 45.35 in the stake for 3-year-old and up filly and mares.

As the field moved to the top of the lane, the leading duo was being chased by First I’ve Seen and Snowball was starting a wide run.  In the run to the wire Flashy Meg found some extra energy and pulled clear to win by two lengths.  Wupkar battled on to hold second, a half-length better than First I’ve Seen.  Favored Snowball’s run flattened out as she finished fourth.  The final time for the 5-1/2 furlongs was 1:04.63.

Trained by Kearney Segura, Flashy Meg wins for the fifth time from 15 career starts.  She earned $36,000 in the victory and increases her bankroll to $174,050.

Bred by Steven Miller, the 4-year-old is a dark bay or brown filly sired by Flashpoint.  She is out of the West Acre mare Meg’s Answer.

Louisiana Breds Shine on Fair Grounds Final Weekend

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In addition to the Louisiana Derby Day races, Fair Grounds held six stakes for Accredited Louisiana-breds closing weekend, Saturday, March 25, and Sunday March 26.

Watch highlights and post race interviews below

 

Crescent City Derby

 

Allnight Moonlight
Ransom the Moon–Gingertini, by Medaglia d’Oro
O–Roger G. Smith, B–Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (LA), T–Ron Faucheux, J–Florent Geroux

 

Crescent City Oaks

Star Moment
Star Guitar–Moment of Majesty, by Saint Liam
O–Intrepid Thoroughbreds LLC, B–Brittlyn, Inc. (LA), T–Ron Faucheux, J–Corey J. Lanerie

Costa Rising Stakes

Big Chopper
Shackleford–Miss Well Molded, by Unusual Heat
O–Kendel D. Standlee, B–Kendel Standlee (LA), T–Scott Gelner, J–Corey J. Lanerie

 

Star Guitar Stakes

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Star Guitar–Touch Magic, by Lion Heart
O–Set-Hut LLC, B–Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (LA), T–Jeff Delhomme, J–Timothy Thornton

 

Page Cortez Stakes

First I’ve Seen
Astrology–Correct Call, by Consolidator
O–Tom Curtis, B–Tom Curtis & Wayne Simpson (LA), T–Victor Arceneaux, J– Casey Fusilier

 

Shantel Lanerie Memorial Stakes

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Connect–Grand Style, by Giant’s Causeway
O–Rocket Ship Racing, LLC, B–Gulf Coast Stables LLC (LA), T–Thomas M. Amoss, J–Corey J. Lanerie

 

 

STRUMMER ROLLS TO VICTORY IN THE LOOKOUT STAKES AT DELTA DOWNS

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SCOTT GELNER TRAINEE WINS STAKES DEBUT UNDER JOCKEY GERARD MELANCON

 

Strummer wins the Lookout Stakes at Delta Downs. Coady Photography

 

VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs hosted the $70,000 Lookout Stakes on Friday afternoon as part of a nine-race New Year’s Eve program. The 7 1/2-furlong test for Louisiana-bred fillies and mares who had yet to win a stakes race was won by Oak Tree Stables, LLC’s Strummer under jockey Gerard Melancon.

 

The win by Strummer did not come easily as the 3-year-old filly had to survive a jockey’s objection after the race when rider Ashley Broussard, who was aboard Schiff’s Corner, claimed foul on the winner for interference around the first turn. After several minutes of looking at the video, the stewards determined that Strummer was clear of her rival when crossing over to the rail and the claim of foul was disallowed.

 

Strummer, who is conditioned by Scott Gelner, led nearly all the way in the Lookout after Schiff’s Corner opened the race with a quarter-mile time of 24.32 seconds.  Strummer then took over, covering the half-mile in 50.21 and three-quarters of a mile in 1:16.05 before finishing up with a final time of 1:35.97. Each race on Friday was contested over a fast track.

 

Jet Sweep, who was reserved at the back of the field early in the Lookout, rallied late to grab the place spot behind Strummer, beaten three lengths. Suzie’s Dream, a 15-1 longshot, would up third, another length behind the runner-up.

The win by Strummer was the fourth of her nine-race career. She earned $42,000 for the effort and now owns a career bankroll of $146,620.

 

Bred in Louisiana by Brittlyn, Inc, Strummer is by Star Guitar, out of the Langfuhr mare Good Human Bean.

 

Sent to the gate at odds of 3-1, Strummer paid $8 to place, $3.40 to place and $3.40 to show. Jet Sweet returned $4 to place and $3.40 to show. Suzies Dream was worth $6.60 to show.

 

For more information about the current season visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com. Fans can also get information about the track through Facebook by visiting the page ‘Delta Downs Racing’. The track’s Twitter handle is @deltaracing.

 

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4.

 

September Calendar of Events from the LTBA

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 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association would like to share the following list of dates of interest to Louisiana horsemen and women.

Brought to you by Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Whispering Oaks Farm,  and  Equine Sales Company. Click images to link to more information

September 4

  • Equine Sales Open Yearling and Mixed Sale Consignment Deadline

September 5

  • Kentucky Derby

September 7

  • Labor Day

September 10 and 11

  • Backside Benevolent Fund at Louisiana Downs, Chaplains Awards Banquet. To be held on consecutive nights at the church on Louisiana Downs Backside. Dinner 7:00.  Tickets $40 each. Limited to 100 guests each night. Contact Loretta Romero for tickets or more information. 318-470-2002

September 19

  • Louisiana Cup Day.  Louisiana Downs, Bossier City. 1st Post 3:15 p.m. Six stakes races for Accredited Louisiana Bred Thoroughbreds worth total purses of $240,000

September 23

  • Louisiana Downs, final day of 2020 Thoroughbred Meet

September 26

  • National Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Assoc. (TOBA) Awards Virtual ceremony hosted by Gabby Gaudet at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa
    Brittlyn, Inc. to be honored as the recipients of the 2019 TOBA Award for the State of Louisiana.

September 30

  • 2020-21 LTBA Regular Membership Applications and Renewals Due.  $75 before Sept. 30/$85 after Sept 30.

October 1

  • Louisiana Champions Day Early Bird Nominations are due

 

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Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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