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RACING NEWS
Mid-City Stakes-RG3
APOLLITICAL B SNOW
by Michael Compton
Apollitical B Snow has enjoyed a tremendous 2021 campaign for owner Christopher Villatoro. The gelding stretched his current win streak to four with a wire-to-wire victory in the $35,000 Mid-City Stakes-RG3 at Evangeline Downs on Oct. 9.
Ridden by Everardo Rodriguez, who has been aboard the brown gelding for all five starts this season, Apollitical B Snow assumed his customary position
at the front of the field following the start of the 350- yard event. He was challenged by Sir Louisiana Dash early and after shrugging off that challenge, he held
at bay a late rally from Lifeinthefastlanes to prevail by 3/4-length at the finish as the odds-on favorite.
In winning for the fourth straight time, Apollitical B Snow covered the distance in :17.313 and earned
a 102 speed index for trainer Rosendo Valdez Jr. Apollitical B Snow entered the Mid-City Stakes off a 1 1/2-length score in the Louisiana Classic Stakes-RG2 at Delta Downs on July 31.
All told, Apollitical B Snow has now won seven of 18 lifetime starts, and the $21,000 winner’s share of this purse raised his bankroll to $180,658. Bred in Louisiana by Glinden Leger Estate, Apollitical B Now is produced from the winning This Snow is Royal mare Mary Snow.
Lifeinthefastlanes (Jess Louisiana Blue- Pantherinthefastlane) and David Alvarez were second for owner Paragon Farms and trainer Kenneth Roberts Sr. Sir Louisiana Dash (Sir Runaway Dash-Ms Proverbial) and jockey Raul Ramirez
Jr. finished third for owner Rogelio Marquez and trainer Hector Alcala.
Black Blood (Apollitical Blood-Black Rosalita), JRS Coronas Toast (Coronas Leaving You-Egos Toast to Dash), Cason (Heza Fast Dash-First Prize Bonnie), El Camino CI (Heza Fast Dash-Eying
Miss Perry), and TF Runaway Dashin (Sir Runaway Dash=Dashadee) completed the order of finish. He B Swift and Swamp Eagle were scratched.
Evangeline Downs Dash
SHEZA FREIGHTTRAIN T
by Michael Compton
Sheza Freighttrain T runs true to her name. The ultra-consistent 3-year-old filly ran to her third consecutive stakes score with a victory in the $20,000 Evangeline Dash Stakes at Evangeline Downs on Oct. 6. Ridden by Everardo Rodriguez, Sheza Freighttrain T broke alertly and raced in second position early. In
a steady drive, she grabbed the lead in the lane of the 220-yard dash and edged away late to score clear by a 1/2-length as the even-money race favorite. Trained by Eric Long, she stepped the distance in a lively :11.609, earning a 105 speed index.
Owned by Patrick Richardson, Sheza Freighttrain T is now a winner in nine of 14 career starts. The $12,000 winner’s share of the purse increased her earnings to $425,259. In addition to her tally in the Evangeline Dash, Sheza Frieghttrain T in 2021 has also captured the Delta Dash Stakes, Selma Stakes, Flashy Hemp Stakes, and she was runner-up in the Mother’s Day Stakes. Last year at two, she annexed the Lassie Futurity-RG2 and finished 2nd in the LQHBA Sale Futurity-RG1 and just missed by a nose for second in the Mardi Gras Futurity-RG2.
Bred in Louisiana by Rusty Trahan, Sheza Freighttrain T is out of unraced Cloning Around. She has produced 100% winners from two starters.
Love the Way You Fly (Furyofthewind- Lovethewayyoulie) and jockey Juan Garcia Jr. finished second for owner Todd Matte and trainer Trey Ellis. Brileys Prize (AJS Fast Dash-Ms Wandas Prize) and Arturo Alvarez were third for owner R C Stables LLC and trainer Gilberto Rosales.
Packin A Punch (Toast To Dash-El Streaker),
He B Swift (Freighttrain B-Eye Be Swift), Out N Gone (Jesse James Jr-Volcom Flame), Steam Rollyr (Freighttrain B-Jen Tilly), Apollitical Bye (Apollitical Blood-Swiftone), and Blondies Leaving You (Coronas Leaving You-NJ Cash Magic) completed the order of finish. Bye Bye Agouti was scratched.
Mile High Futurity
KALI K
by Danny Camp
Kali K has won all four of her starts thus far, with the latest being the $70,465 Mile High Futurity at Arapahoe Park on Oct. 8.
Trained by Alexander Orozco, Kali K exploded
from the 7-post on top under Jose Lopez. The jockey let her gather herself before going to work. At the halfway point, they were a 1/2-length to the good, and she was able to hold on to win by a head. She stopped the timer in :20.157, while posting a 89 speed index. The filly brought home the $28,186 winner’s share of the purse for owner Luis Marquez, which pushed her lifetime to earnings to $42,946.
Kali K was the 2nd fastest qualifier from the Sept. 15 trials after winning her heat. She previously won an allowance and her trial to the Cherry Creek Futurity.
Darling Farms bred Kali K out of multiple winner A Secret Episode, a half-siser to Champion Eye Opening Episode who won the West Texas Futurity-G1. Kali K is her first winner from two starters. Her second dam is winner A Special Episode, who was a finalist in the Kansas Futurity-G1.
Fifth fastest qualifier Dinasti (FDD Dynasty- Bovet) stepped up her game in the finals to take 2nd under Jonathan Dominguez for owner Alma Olivas & trainer Uriel Delgado. The filly has won one race from five starts. Mini Secret (Hez Our Secret-Mini Mink) came into the finals after breaking his maiden with the fastest qualifying time. He overcame a generic start under Jhaciel Soto to capture 3rd place for owner Green D Ranch LLC & trainer Jose Aguilera.
Runs Naked (Foose-Runnin Naked), Makn Martinis (Maknmoves-Special Lady Panther), DNA Dashing Eagle (One Dashing Eagle-Wickedly Sweet TB), Streakan James Jr (Jesse James Jr-Tim Streakin Joy), Painted Lady (PYC Paint Your Wagon-SS Southern Lady), True (Separate Interest-Love Ya Miss Jess) and Flare For Royalty (Flare For Ivory- Royalclassic Express) completed the order of finish.
Arapahoe Park • $70,465
400 yards • :20.157 • si 89
One Famous Eagle
One Fabulous Eagle
KALI K, ‘19-f.
Ladys Heart Of Gold
No Secrets Here
A Secret Episode
A Special Episode
Evangeline Downs • $35,000
350 yards • :17.313 • si 102
Apollitical Jess
Apollitical Blood
Brazilian Dasher
APOLLITICAL B SNOW, ‘17-g.
This Snow Is Royal
Mary Snow
Mary Jo Mito
Evangeline Downs • $20,000
220 yards • :11.609 • si 105
PYC Paint Your Wagon
Dianetogetcha
SHEZA FREIGHTTRAIN T, ‘18-f.
Carters Cartel
Cloning Around
Freighttrain B
Hiclass Cloned
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