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Opelousas S.-RG2
LDN JESSASALTYDOG
by Michael Cusortelli
LDN Jessasaltydog scored his first stakes victory and outran his 14-1 odds to win the $40,000 Opelousas Stakes-RG2 for Louisiana-breds at
Evangeline Downs on Nov. 11.
LDN Jessasaltydog broke on top from the 4-gate
and led throughout, widening his advantage to cross the wire 3/4-length in front for a wire-to-wire victory.
Campaigned by Rene Amaro of Overton, Texas, and prepped by conditioner Carlos Saldivar, LDN Jessasaltydog went 400 yards in :19.759 while post- ing a 96 speed index.
LDN Jessasaltydog was bred by Lary D. Nixon of Longview, Texas. The gelding is one of three starters produced by lightly raced Jessa Blue Crystal.
The mare has produced 100% earners from three starters. LDN Jessasaltydog is her top earner and first stakes winner. His third dam, winner Dashs Dimples, ran second in the 1990 All American Gold Cup-G2 at Ruidoso Downs.
A $5,000 claimer during the 2016 Delta Downs meet, LDN Jessasaltydog now has a race record
of 25-3(1)-3-5. The $24,000 winner’s share of the Opelousas Stakes purse from his first stakes victory pushed the gelding’s bankroll to $62,390, all of which has been pocketed in Louisiana, including a fifth-place finish in this year’s Mid-City Stakes-RG2.
Heza Louisiana Dash (Heza Fast Dash- Eyejesslovelouisiana), ran second behind LDN Jessasaltydog. Gilbert Ortiz rode Heza Louisiana Dash for owner TM Ranch and trainer Kenneth Roberts Sr. Strong Guns (Strong Hope-Gunslinger Girl) finished third for owner Carlos Acuna. Damian Martinez rode the graded stakes placed 5-year-old gelding for trainer Robert Meche.
Super Sonic Patriot (Jet Black Patriot-Totally Selfish), Jes A Fast Dasher (Heza Fast Dash-Jes A Game) and Scooter Prize (First Prize Perry-Royal Baby Scooter) completed the order of finish.
Evangeline Downs Derby
BEAUS FAMOUS
by Danny Camp
Beaus Famous spent the summer at Ruidoso Downs and was a finalist in the Corona Cartel Derby, but his return to Evangeline Downs was
rewarded with a win in the Evangeline Downs Derby on Dec. 16. The 400-yard race was worth $182,500. Beaus Famous came into the finals with the 8th
fastest qualifying time from the Nov. 25 trials. When the gates opened in the finals, however, he broke on top from the 2-post under Luis Vivanco. The gelding finished 3/4-length to the good, stopping the timer at :19.673 and earning a 98 speed index.
The gelding pocketed the first place check worth $91,250, pushing his total earnings to $106,450
and his race record to 11-3(1)-3-0 for owner/breeder Francisco J. Garza and trainer Saul Ramirez Jr.
Beaus Famous was bred in Texas out of graded stakes placed winner Beaukas. The mare has produced 100% winners from 5 starters, includ- ing, stakes winners Kas Famous and her top earner Jumpn Beau Chick.
Eyesa Texan (Valiant Hero-Eyesa Shaker) broke to the inside then veered out and got bumped
hard. The gelding was second under Gilbert Ortiz for owner Garlyn O. Shelton and trainer John Stinebaugh. Sizzlin Stewart (Sizzlin Cartel-Stone Ginger) ran a steady race to capture third. The gelding is owned by Gerardo M. Morales and trained by Juan Carrillo Jr. Manuel Gutierrez was in the irons.
Jess A TR (TR Dasher-Love Ya Miss Jess) was fourth and was followed by Dash Quick Perry (Down N Dash-Quickid Perry) & Paint My Pilot (PYC Paint Your Wagon-Ms Pilot Point). Famousist (Separatist-Ought To Be Famous) was DQ’d from 6th to 7th and was followed by Gianni Que (One Famous Gianni-Chalinashake), Apollitical Girl (Apollitical Jess-HRH Midnight Express) & Fancy Mamacita (Pappasito-Ace Zoomin Fancy).
LQHBA Million Invitational
HO LOTTA GAME
by John Moorehouse
Ho Lotta Game didn’t qualify for the Louisiana Million, but posting his first stakes victory proved to be quite the consolation prize. The rookie
gelding did just that, winning the $40,000 Louisiana Million Invitational at Evangeline Downs on Dec. 16.
A co-favorite at post time, Ho Lotta Game came flying from the gate and was handled well by rider Noe Castaneda. The gelding broke 3rd from the 8-post and led by a 1/2-length at the first call. The team maintained that separation going into the stretch and held off STA Rich Runaway to win by a head.
Ho Lotta Game finished the 400-yard event in :19.938, posting a 92 speed index and bringing in a $24,000 payday for owner Juan Portillo that more than doubled his cumulative earnings to a new total of $45,720.
Bruce Bell trains Ho Lotta Game, who logged his fourth win in seven career starts.
Robert Touchet and Darrel Williams home-bred Ho Lotta Game out of winner Ho Lotta Speed. She has produced 100% money earners from four starters. Ho Lotta Game is her first stakes winner and top earner.
STA Rich Runaway (Sir Runaway Dash-Toast To Hailey) finished a game second for STA Rich Racing, LLC. The Donald Rubin trainee had Antonio Alberto in the irons.
First Down Achilles (Corona Caliente-Shes A Super Girl) placed third for owners Pedro and Alberto Cruz. The gelding is trained by Saul Ramirez, Jr., who had Randy Edison aboard.
Gunna Be Alright (Heza Fast Dash-JJ Streakin Illusion) finished fourth, followed by DS Zoomin With Game (Game Patriot-Zoomin With Memory), A Blue Beauty (Jess Louisiana Blue-Cartels Beauty), Streaking Ragazzo (Ragazzo-Streakin Angelita), TV Toast To Game (Game Patriot-Classy Shyanne) and Mr Coco Pilota (Mr Piloto-Cocopata). Second Down Leaving was scratched.
Evangeline Downs • $40,000 400 yards • :19.759 • si 96
Chicks Beduino
Im Movin
LDN JESSASALTYDOG, ’12-g.
Jess Louisiana Blue
Jessa Blue Crystal
Im Dalaw
Salt Crystal
Evangeline Downs • $182,500 400 yards • :19.673 • si 98
Mr Jess Perry
One Famous Eagle
BEAUS FAMOUS, ’14-g. Beaukas
One Famous Lady Make It Anywhere Beauclare
Evangeline Downs • $40,000 400 yards • :19.938 • si 92
Chicks Beduino
Fire And Nice Streakin La Jolla
Game Patriot
HO LOTTA GAME, ‘15-g. Ho Lotta Speed
Emotions Run High
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