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2022 Speedhorse Futurity-G3 Trials
Trial #4 –
Race #5 – Aurelius (#1) proved best with a wire-to-wire 1 1/2-length victory to secure the fifth qualifying spot. Revvs Cowboy (#3) was second, followed by Sausalito 100 (#2) in third.
Trial #5 –
Race #6 – Kas Shes A Sweetchic (#6) and Preyin And Dashin (#1) dueled throughout to finish in first and second respectively, securing the sixth and eight qualifying spots. Fly On Sister (#5) finished in third.
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Aurelius’ winning connections include co-owner/trainer Robert Esqueda, co-owner Andrea Esqueda and jockey Roman Cruz.
Trial #6 –
Race #7 – Docs Bennington (#2) broke in sixth but rallied for the lead to win by 3/4-length, followed by Imaginacion (#6) in second and JS Runnin Lights (#4) in third.
Kas Shes A Sweetchic’s winning connections include owner Jose Arturo Lechuga, trainer Jose Villafranco and jockey Erik Esqueda.
Trial #7 –
Race #8 – Separate Butallright (#1) was first out of the gate and held the lead throughout to win with an impressive 2-length victory for the fourth qualifying spot, followed by Love Dies Young (#3) in second and Freeman (#5) in third.
Separate Butalllright’s winning connections include owner Raul Del Fierro Licon, trainer Samuel Valdivia and jockey L. Martinez
Docs Bennington’s winning connections include owner/breeder Dusty Rose Ranch LLC, trainer Stacey Capps and jockey Rolando Raudales.
Trial #8 –
Race #9 – Rider Stone (#4) proved best with a wire-to-wire 1 1/4-length win, followed by Get A Lota Tonight (#2) in second and Relentless Miracle (#3) in third.
Rider Stone’s winning connections include owner Edward B. Melzer Revocable Trust, trainer Eddie D. Willis and jockey Jimmy Brooks.
Congratulations to all the winners!
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