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SVLAC Futurity
I B VALIANT
by John Moorehouse
After finishing second in his trial heat by a nose and qualifying fourth fastest for the SVLAC Futurity on April 23, I B Valiant was the quickest when it mattered most.
The two-year-old gray gelding scored the victory and won the $23,272 stakes final in resounding manner at Laurel Brown Racetrack on May 7.
I B Valiant broke his maiden in what marked his second career out for Ramon Salvidrez, who does double duty as owner and trainer.
I B Valiant broke on the lead from the 6 gate and was overcome briefly by Mc Addies Feature at the first call.
I B Valiant would no be denied, however, and he quickly moved to the front of the pack.
The gelding led by 1-length as he entered the stretch and pulled away from there.
He sported a commanding 1 1/2-length advan- tage as he reached the finish line.
Alan Miramontes was in the irons as I B Valiant completed the 330-yard SLVAC Futurity in :17.319 for an 85 speed index. The clocking just slightly improving on the :17.329 time in which he finished in the trials.
Walter Chaney bred both I B Valiant and his dam, Capshaw Royal Belles
The 2008 mare is stakes-placed thanks to a pair of top-three finishes in futurities at Delta Downs during the 2010 campaign. Capshaw Royal Belles was second in the Alabama Bred Juvenile Stakes and third in the Alabama Bred Futurity.
I B Valiant is the first foal out of Capshaw Royal Belles, and he gives his mare a 2016 stakes winner.
Mc Addies Feature (Feature Mr Bojangles-Watch Wilma Burn), a wire-to-wire trial winner and the second-fastest qualifier, placed second for Mike Clark. The Riley Moosman trainee had jockey Jesus Canales aboard.
RGR Fastlane Ta Fame (King Aire-Heart Fire) secured third by a neck for owner David Hinkins and trainer Alvaro Torres. Oscar Cervantes did the riding. The filly finished second in her trial heat behind the fastest qualifier.
The remaining order of finish saw Princess Elsa (Spit Curl Jess-First Prize Chic) fourth, followed by top qualifier Heza Lacey J Jr (Carters Cartel-Lacey JN Me), FDD Ming Dynasty (FDD Dynasty-Fly Thru Time), JR Mahalia (One Famous Eagle-Prissy B Panther) and JSG Cartellas Turbo (Cartella Star-Nora GVL). Apollitical Winga and Jess Gonna Loose Ya both scratched.
Laurel Brown Derby
JRS BLUE BOY
by John Moorehouse
If there’s a horse out there that can defeat JRS Blue Boy, it hasn’t happened yet.
The three-year-old gray gelding remained
undefeated after posting a commanding 1 3/4-length victory in the $20,818 Laurel Brown Derby held at Laurel Brown Racetrack on May 7.
JRS Blue Boy now holds five wins in as many starts, two of them in stakes company. He entered black type by winning last year’s Intermountain Futurity by a neck at the Elko County Fair.
This second stakes was not nearly so close.
JRS Blue Boy led at every call of the 350 yards. He widened his advantage at every juncture and sported an insurmountable 1 3/4-length lead as he ran across the finish line.
Riley Moosman trains JRS Blue Boy, who was ridden by Jesus Valenzuela and finished the event in :17.663, posting a 93 speed index.
Sam Allie home-bred the sophomore gelding, who qualified fastest for the Laurel Brown Derby on April 22, winning his trial heat by a length.
JRS Blue Boy improved his bankroll to $24,650 with the addition of the $7,286 winner’s share from this race.
JRS Blue Boy began his career with a 2-length victory in a maiden race at Wyoming Downs. Next he won hist trial to the Intermountain Futurity by a length and then the finals. His race record stands at 5(2)-0-0 from five starts. You can be sure he will be the one to watch in his next start.
Allie also home-bred Lil Blue Blitz, a 1995 mare who earned her racing Register of Merit. She has produced three foals, but JRS Blue Boy is her only starter to date.
Second-fastest qualifier Winners Cool Chick (Winners Version-Feature Cool Chick) defeated Love To Reason BR (Good Reason SA-Strength In Numbers) by a nose for runner-up honors. A and
C Racing and Roping owns Winners Cool Chick,
a Chancey Spencer trainee who had Eddie Garcia aboard. Love To Reason BR is owned by CMH Welding, LLC, trained by Ferrall Cunningham and had Never Marin in the irons.
Completing the order of finish was Sweet Sweet Love (One Sweet Jess-Miss Willie Nilly), First Prize Chicks (Spit Curl Jess-First Prize Chic), Zoose (Foose-Nurturist), RGR First To Fire (First Down Illusion-Heart Fire), A Good Move (Maknmoves- Switching Fame), Pay The Price (Walk Thru Fire-Oh La Hawk) and Favorite Hat (Favorite Cartel-Hat D Strawfly).
Zoetis TUP Distance Chal.
MICKEY WARD
by Danny Camp
It may have been over a year since his last out,
but it was all about Mickey Ward in the $19,710 Zoetis Turf Paradise Distance Challenge on May 1.
The time off certainly did the five-year-old sorrel gelding some good as he took this one in wire-to- wire fashion.
Mickey Ward broke from inside post in the 870- yard contest and sprinted clear to the front. He never gave up that position, widening his lead with each stride and finishing an impressive 3 1/2-lengths in front. Jorge Bourdieu, who rode the gelding in most of his previous outs, knew his mount well and sat chilly for the race for trainer Matthew Fales.
With the $9,855 first place check, Mickey Ward now has total lifetime earnings of $28,725. This is the second consecutive year that Mickey Ward has won the Zoetis Turf Paradise Distance Challenge, and he now has a race record of three wins from 11 outs.
Owned and bred in Arizona by Ralph and Carolyn Fales, Mickey Ward is out two-time winner A Mere Formality. The mare, who owns a 104 speed index herself, has produced 100% winers/ROM from seven starters with four of them being stakes horses. Canada Hi-Pt Aged Gelding, two-time stakes win- ner and 2-time New Track Record Setter Rockish is her top earner with over $300,000 banked.
Old Troubadour (Snowbound TB-Sum Chicks Fly) finished second under Jose Rivera, Jr. after a crowded start. The gelding is owned by Jesus M. Olivas and trained Brad Trego. Rare Ed (Dean Miracle-Ms Corona Jet) held on with a steady effort for third place. His connections include owner Martin Marin and trainer Jim Crotts. Fernando Gamez was handling the reins. Completing the order of finish were Mr Fun On The Run (Chicks A Blazin-Miss Fun On The Run), CNC Dream On (Mr Corona Cash-Ra Dream Catcher) and Cruisen (Heza Motor Scooter-Girls Rock).
Laurel Brown Track • $23,272 330 yards • :17.319 • si 85
Valiant Hero
Mighty B Doll
Royal Quick Dash
Mighty B Valiant
I B VALIANT, ‘14-g.
Capshaw Royal Belles
Funistrada
Laurel Brown Track • $20,818 350 yards • :17.663 • si 93
Corona Cartel
Fantastic Corona Jr
JRS BLUE BOY, ‘13-g. Lil Blue Blitz
Special Queen Sa Dash Ta Fame Blitz Pastem
Turf Paradise • $19,710
870 yards • :45.130 • si 98 • hand timed
FDD Dynasty MICKEY WARD, ’11-g.
A Mere Formality
First Down Dash Dinastia Toll Brz Leaving Memories Amira
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