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Mexico-bred filly won two of four starts, qualifying for the New Mexico State Fair Futurity-G3 in her second victory. Champagne Room was unable to compete in the finals, how- ever, and fastest qualifier Donelli won the race.
With the $106,271 Shue Fly Stakes winner’s share, Champagne Room took her bankroll to $117,511. Her race record stands at 6-3(1)-1-1.
The Murrays have had Champagne Room’s family for several generations. Janis bred and raced graded stakes winner Dashin Sandy,
the third dam, and multiple graded stakes winner Champagne Lane, the second dam, in the name of Janis Spencer. Champagne Lane, now retired from breeding, still lives on the farm. MJ Farms also bred Champagne Perry, Champagne Room’s dam, who didn’t race.
“She was hurt as a yearling,” said Mac.
Champagne Perry has produced two starters, both winners. The family is rich in black type. Champagne Lane has also produced stakes winners Alice K White, Kendall Jackson, Jesse Lane, Zuccardi, Wilmon and Jess One Looke.
Wesley Giles trains second-place Donelli (Big Daddy Cartel-Tres Of Alice). Alan Hernandez piloted Donelli for the connec- tions. Donelli was coming off three consecu- tive victories, including that win in the New Mexico State Fair Futurity.
Gary Hartstack owns third-place Jess Tequila Talkin (Jesse James Jr-Wish You Had One To). Tanner Thedford rode the gelding for trainer Jackie Riddle. Jess Tequila Talkin won three of his seven prior races.
Rounding out the field were Jess Featured Girl (TF Featured Effort-Jess Adoration),
Six Pack Fame (Jesse James Jr-Sandys
Fame), Doinwhateverittakes (Jesscuzican- Reacorona), Perrys Regard (Chicks
Regard-Ms Perry Mason), Close To Crazy (Jesse James Jr-Da Edge), Take It To The Judge (First Moonflash-Easy Your Honor) and Lewandosky (TF Featured Effort-Miracle Smasher). Finnley was scratched.
RACING NEWS
Champagne Room’s winning connections include owner M J Farms, trainer James Padgett II and jockey Alonso Rivera
Alonso Rivera and Champagne Room return after their victory
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