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TQHA 250 Stakes
DM LA JOLLA
by Michael Compton
Not only did DM La Jolla justify his favoritism in the TQHA 250 Stakes by winning the 250-yard dash with authority at Retama Park on July 27, the
4-year-old gelded son of Hiclass La Jolla also made history in the race.
With Rolando Cabrera riding for trainer Porfirio Fierro, DM La Jolla raced in third position early before grabbing the lead away from Jazzin Corona. Once in front, there was no stopping DM La Jolla who rolled to a 1 1/4-length score, stopping the timer in :13.198, a New Track Record. Dm La
Jolla eclipsed the previous mark of :13.259 set by Executive Tone in 2012. The winner’s final time earned a 106 speed index.
The second stakes victory improved DM La Jolla’s overall mark to 19-5(2)-5(1)-4(1) and the $21,000 winner’s share of the purse increased his bankroll
to $91,379 for owner Horses of Fire Inc. His other stakes victory was in the Delta Dash earlier this year.
Donna Mushinski bred DM La Jolla out of unraced DM Bella Mia. She has produced 100% winners from four starters. DM La Jolla is her first stakes winner and top earner.
The Golden Bowl (Mr Eye Opener-First Dashin Bye) finished second under Damian Martinez for owner Rogelio Marquez and trainer Juan Diaz Jr.
Jockey Eleazar Hernandez guided Jess Gone Streakin (Gone to the Mountain-Streak for Us Jessep) to third for owner Carlos Gabriel Castro and trainer Roberto Madrigal.
Jazzin Corona (Coronas Leaving You-Jazzin Shabby Chic), Thirsty Monkey (Ivory James- Withalotazoom), Nexxus (Tempting Dash-Miss Kips Streakin), Zenergetic (Dominyun-Zenergy), The Ram Cartel (The Louisiana Cartel-Jos Jody O Toople), Honey Ryder B (Bigtime Favorite-LS Honey Brown) and Dash Don’t Cheat (Down N Dash- Special Cheat) completed the order of finish.
TQHA 550 Stakes-RG3
HE IS THE RISINGSTAR
by Michael Compton
Safe to say that He Is The Risingstar is more than
a rising talen, as evidenced by his accomplished record. He added another stakes victory to his already stellar resume, successfully defending his title in the $34,500 TQHA 550 Stakes at Retama Park July 27. With jockey Jerry Yoakum in the saddle for trainer L.R. Jordan, He is the Risingstar dueled throughout. He forged past Dealmfast to prevail
by a head as the 6-5 favorite. He stopped the timer
in a blazing :27.194, not far off the track record of :26.856 set by JRC Callas First in 2014. The final clocking earned a 106 speed index.
It was the seventh stakes score for He Is The Risingstar who captured last year’s TQHA 550-RG3 and also won the Towers of America Handicap in his previous start. His latest stakes tally improved his overall record to 27-11(7)-3(2)-1(1). The $20,700 winner’s share of the purse raised his bankroll to $190,070 for owner Fulton Quien Sabe Ranches LP.
Mercy Hinklins Horse Farm LLC bred He
Is The Risingstar out of multiple stakes-placed Meddlin Mischief. She has produced 100% money earners from 25 starters, including New Track Record setter Diamond Tres Seis. He Is The Risingstar is her third stakes winner.
Dealmfast (Dealagame-Takin Up the Ante) fin- ished second under Jose Martinez for owner Twin Spires Farm and trainer Leon Bard. The trainer also saddled third-place finisher Deala Quick Game (Dealagame- Quickid Perry) for owner Pete A. Scarmardo. Francisco Calderon piloted the gray gelding.
Shake Rattle N Soar (Royal Shake Em-Where Eagles Soar), JRC Callas First (Winners Award- Calla Missy Jane), First Impulse (Volcom-Tosca’s Rock-TB), Classified Bulls Eye (Classified Bull- Shineys Eye Opener) and RJS Corona (Carters Cartel-Daze of Summer) followed. Down N Cruzin and Mr Mandalay were scratched.
Benny Pennington Memorial
JESSA LITTLE RUSTY
by Michael Compton
Louis M. Howard’s classy Jessa Little Rusty is the definition of a hard-knocking racehorse. The 8-year-old gelding made the 44th start of his
exceptional career, proving a 1/2-length best in the $23,500 Benny Pennington Memorial Stakes at Retama Park on July 27.
With Gilbert Ortiz in the irons for the 870-yard marathon, Jessa Little Rusty raced in fourth position early. He found his best stride in the lane, surging past race favorite Stolis Pro to score in :46.506. The final clocking earned an 89 speed index for trainer John Stinebaugh.
It was the fifth stakes win for Jessa Little Rusty, who previously annexed the 2014 AQHA Distance Challenge Championship-G1 at Prairie Meadows, the 2014 Benny Pennington Memorial Stakes, the 2016 Remington Distance Handicap-G2, and the 2017 IP 870 Stakes at Evangeline Downs.
He is also multiple Graded stakes-placed and now boasts a record of 44-8(5)-11(8)-7(4) and has earnings of $255,338.
Clyde Wilmott bred Jessa Little Rusty out of 2002 Cypress Sophomore Handicap winner Rustys Quickid. She has produced 100% money earners from 21 starters, including New Track Record Setter and 2-time stakes winner Quickid Corona. Jessa Little Rusty is her third stakes winner and top earner.
Stolis Pro (Stoli-Veva Jean) and Francisco Calderon were second for owner Jerry Windham and trainer Leon Bard.
The Field Cricket (Lead the Field-Quick Lil Cricket) was third under Jerry Yoakum for owner/ trainer Jesse Yoakum.
Aces Over Five (Five Demon Bag-TB-Achieve a Link), Love Ta Zoom (Azoom-Loves Easter Bunny), Tank of Corona (Cartagena Cartel-Ruths Favorit TB) and Tars Tarkus (Tac It Like a Man-Sixy de Cash) completed the order of finish.
Retama Park • $35,000 250 yards • :13.198 • si 106 •Ntr
Streakin La Jolla
Hiclass La Jolla
DM LA JOLLA, ‘14-g. DM Bella Mia
Hiclass Cloned Prime Talent
Miss Mary Dee
Retama Park • $34,500 550 yards • :27.194 • si 106
Streakin La Jolla
Scoopie Fein
HE IS THE RISINGSTAR, 12-g.
Dash For Cash
Meddlin Mischief
Mr Jess Perry
Medley Glass
Retama Park • $23,500 870 yards • :46.506 • si 89
Streakin La Jolla
Scoopie Fein
JESSA LITTLE RUSTY, ‘10-g.
Royal Quick Dash
Rustys Quickid
Mr Jess Perry
Beduinos Rusty
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