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Signature Stakes
ILL STOP THE WORLD
by Michael Compton
Astumble at the start of the $26,750 Signature Stakes at Hialeah Park failed to halt Ill Stop The World who rolled to victory in the 350-yard contest on Jan. 10
With Omar Reyes in the saddle, Ill Stop The World quickly recovered from his misstep after leaving the gate and dueled for the early lead with Mesa Marvel.
After putting that rival away, Ill Stop The World battled with Paint Your Zoe to the wire, bravely fighting that one off to win by a neck. The 6-year-old gelding stopped the timer in :17.584, earning a speed index of 97 for trainer Carolina Gaytan.
It was the second stakes score for Ill Stop The World, who also annexed last year’s Grade 3 La Plata Stakes at SunRay Park. In 2013 he finished second in the Grade 1 Ruidoso Derby.
The $16,050 winner’s share of the Signature Stakes purse increased his earnings to $243,222 for owner Alfredo Sanchez.
Bred in New Mexico by Ron and Kati Hanna, Ill Stop The World is the initial stakes winner produced from two-time winner You Light Up My Life, the dam of five winners from as many starters.
Nobie Hudson’s Paint Your Zoe (PYC Paint Your Wagon-Zoe Alexis) broke in after the start and just missed under Edwuin Lujan. The 4-year-old gelding was saddled by Raul Zavala.
Talktomeson (Streak And Dash-Not My Choice) finished third under Agustin Silva. The 5-year-old gelding is owned by Daisy Martinez and trained by Manuel Mata.
Followed by Mesa Marvel (Foose-Straw
Flying Lady), Cash Happens (Chick Happens- Dashin Pie) & A Priceless Gal (Feature Mr Jess-A Southern Gal). El Macho Prieto Boy and Fly Thru The Fire scratched.
Turf Paradise Championship
SPECIALS GOLD
by Danny Camp
Specials Gold demolished the field in the 440- yard Turf Paradise Championship on Dec. 27. With a total of $15,000 on the line, the 6-year-old gelding stepped away from the 9-post in great
shape. He improved at every jump and, with a little encouragement from pilot Martin Osuna, finished 1 3/4-lengths in front. Specials Gold stopped the timer at :21.392 for a 105 speed index. The $8,835 first place money takes his total earnings to $188,498. His race record is now 36-10(4)-7(3)-5(2). This is Specials Gold’s third consecutive victory in the Turf Paradise Championship, having also won the race
in 2013 and 2014. He also won the 2014 and 2015 Mike Hastings Memorial.
Specials Gold is owned by Gilberto Jasso and trained by Heraclio Botello. Bred in Oklahoma by A. C. Taylor, Specials Gold is out of Special Anywhere. The mare won the 2007 Cherokee Bonus Challenge and has produced 100% winners/ROM/stakes
horses from her 4 starters. Specials Gold is her top earner and was also named the 2013 West/Southwest Hi-Point Aged Gelding.
Heat Warning (A Regal Choice-It’s A Dry Heat TB) showed good speed on the end for a second place check. His team includes owners Ralph & Carolyn Fales and trainer Matthew Fales. Jorge Bourdieu was in the irons. The photo showed that Block N Tackle (Tac It Like A Man-Watchin The Rain), who broke on the lead, finished in third place. He is also owned by Ralph & Carolyn Fales and trained by Matthew Fales. Vince Guerra was handling the reins. Completing the field were Surf N Turf Dude (Wave Carver-In The Open), First Call Corona (Southern Corona-Be A First Call), Lotta Corona (Mr Corona Cash-Lotta Drift), Jess Secrets BR (No Secrets Here- Stylish Jess BR), Stockton Six (Tres Seis-Smashes It), Closing Time (TR Dasher-Singles Scene), & Dos Tocallos (Jess A Chicks-Fancy Fancy Fancy TB).
Margie Bryan ASOA Futurity
ROCKN COWBOY
by Danny Camp
Rockn Cowboy is rockin and rollin. He’s won four races in a row, including two futurities, and was the fastest qualifier going wire-to-wire in
the 400-yard Margie Bryan ASOA Futurity trials
on Dec. 12 at Turf Paradise. In his most recent win, Rockn Cowboy came back and scored in the $26,125 Margie Bryan ASOA Futurity finals on Dec. 27.
Rockn Cowboy stepped away from the 4-post on the lead under jockey Jorge Bourdieu and took com- mand immediately. At the halfway point, Bourdieu offered a bit of encouragement and that was all it took for them to finish 1-length in front. They stopped
the clock in :20.238 to earn an 88 speed index and the $13,063 first place check. The gelding has now banked a total of $32,500, with an additional stakes win in this year’s Arizona QRA Futurity.
Rockn Cowboy is bred/owned by S. Pierce & Larry Stark, and the gelding is trained by Matthew Fales. He was bred in Arizona out of stakes winner NN Rock N Effort, who owns a 105 speed index and has produced 100% winners/ROM from 7 starters, including 3 stakes winners and 2 stakes placers. Regal Rockn is her top money earner with 2 graded stakes wins and a New Track Record.
FJ Blackdiamond (The Bounty Man-Sheza Princess Belle) was bumped at the start, but finished 2nd under Emilio Tapia for Fernando Canales and trainer Eloy Mendoza. Bufddd (The Bounty Man- Cartel Moon) was 3rd after a stumble at the start under David Reyes-Frisby for owner/trainer Eloy Mendoza. Followed by See Em Fly (Azyoucansee- Flyhigher), All I Can See (Azyoucansee-Jess
Perfect Girl), Kedahuerfana (Heza Motor Scooter- Kedacorona), YN Paloma (Leading Texan- Hawkinsons Chick), Alazan De Los Pobres (Heza Motor Scooter-Real Fantacia), Hot Rod Hart (Heza Motor Scooter-Loves What Counts) & G P Red John (Dejon-Red Glo TB).
Hialeah Park • $26,750 350 yards • :17.584 • si 97
First Down Dash
Dinastia Toll
ILL STOP THE WORLD, ’10-g.
Special Task
You Light Up My Life
FDD Dynasty
MS Spring Bouquet
Turf Paradise • $15,000 440 yards • :21.392 • si 105
Shazoom
Blazen Maven Make It Anywhere
Voghts Gold SPECIALS GOLD, ’09-g.
Special Anywhere
Special Copauino
Turf Paradise • $26,125 400 yards • :20.238 • si 88
Dejon ROCKN COWBOY, ’13-g.
Mr Jess Perry
My Dashing Lady
A Gallant Effort
NN Rock N Effort
NN Lika Rock
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