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RACING NEWS
Arizona Downs Futurity
ABC NALAKI
by Danny Camp
The Arizona Downs Futurity carried a total purse of $35,385. Hosted by Arizona Downs on Sept. 15, it was ABC Nalaki who bested the field.
ABC Nalaki was third in her Aug. 25 trial to this race for the fourth fastest qualifying time.
In the finals, she stepped away from the 9-post and broke clean. Jockey Jacquelyn Bobroff was up. Crossing the finish line three quarters of a length ahead at the wire, the sorrel filly completed the 400-yard in :19.22 to earn a 91 speed index. She also earned the first place check worth $18,192, increas- ing her total earnings to $21,533. Her race record stands at one win from five outs.
ABC Nalaki’s team includes owner Scott R. Giltner and Bob Giltner and trainer Lin Melton. Bred in Idaho by Scott and Bob Giltner, ABC Nalaki is out of the mare Docs Check who has produced seven foals. Doctor Fantastic is her best earner.
Dangerous Dude (Kiddy Up-Dangerous Woman) came into the event with the second fastest qualifying time. After a fantastic break in the finals, he was able to hold on for second place money. Connections include owner Omar Guadarrama and trainer Terrill Tsosie. Michael Ybarra was in the saddle.
Pretty Lethal Eagle (One Fabulous Eagle-Pretty Lethal) had the third fastest time in the trials and finished third in the main event. She is owned by Joseph Belloc and trained by Jesus E. Olivas-Valenzuela. Joseph Belloc Jr. was up.
Mr Icon Six (Texas Icon-Ready And
Waitin), Pragmatik (Ivory James-Ima Dashing Gator), Remember Denny (Docs Best Card- Brownleggedwoman), Cant Catch Aubrey (Jet Black Patriot-Cant Go Wrong), Texas First Icon (Texas Icon-Always First), Fearlously Ivory (Ivory James- Ima Fearless Fire) & Clever Conundrum (Corona Surfer-Witch Trick) followed. Aseparateindividual and Rockn Dynasty were scratched.
Double JK Ranch Stakes
DOG CHOICE
by Danny Camp
Every dog has his day, and Dog Choice had his in the $31,000 Double JK Ranch Stakes at Arizona Downs on Aug. 31.
A 5-year-old brown gelding, Dog Choice broke from the 9 post in a generic fashion and in 5th place. Enter jockey Martin Osuna. With plenty of encourage- ment, the pair made the lead as they neared the wire.
They crossed the wire a head in front, complete- ing the 300 yards in :15.573 for a 92 speed index. Trained by Roy Ronquillo, the gelding earned the $17,980 winner’s share of the purse for owner Ariana Garcia, boosting his total bankroll to $24,276. Dog Choice has now won three races from eight starts, and he was a finalist in the AQRA-Turf Paradise Derby.
Garcia bred Dog Choice, out of winner Tiny Wood Choice. She has produced two foals, with Dog Choice as her first starter.
Liddle Doc (Fdd Dynasty-Her Dashiness) got away from the number four post in great shape. He got the first call and was able to hold on for second place for owners Mary and John Allred, who also trains the gelding. Kevin Carbajal was in the saddle.
Arizona Chrome (FDD Dynasty-One Flying Cookie) ran a steady and even race to bank third place money under Juan Ramirez for owner Marco A. Orona, trained by Antonio Ballesteros.
Followed by Bar Fighten (Tac It Like A Man- Watchin The Rain), Cash Icon (Texas Icon-Cash For Cucu), Junnior Bonner (Tac It Like A Man-Secret Return), El Pescadito (Dale Schism-A Brillent Czech), Check This Wagon (Paintyourownwagon-Check N Chick Out), Jess Special Ray (Jess Give It Em-Icu Special) & Maximo Rc (Dale Schism-Firstqueen Cartel).
Westfork Ranch Stakes
SKYSTHALIMITCARVER
by Danny Camp
Skysthalimitcarver seems to run a couple of ticks faster with every out. This time it was in the run- ning of the $30,600 Westfork Ranch Stakes held at Arizona Downs on Aug. 31.
The filly stepped away from the number four post and immediately took command, running the fastest race she has run to date.
At the midway point, she was 2 1/2-lengths
in front of the field. Jockey Elias Gutierrez easily guided her to the wire-to-wire victory. They crossed the line 2 1/2-lengths in front, completing the 300- yards in :15.627.
The daughter of Wave Carver earned a 91 speed index and a first place check worth $18,360 for owner Anastacio Mariscal Jr., which increased her total earnings to $24,093. Trained by Roy Ronquillo, her race record stands at two wins from seven races.
Skysthalimitcarver’s first victory came in a claiming race at Turf Paradise on June 1.
Bred in Arizona by Eliberto Rivera, Skysthalimitcarver is out of the mare Lonely Dove. She has produced four foals, all winners. Skysthalimitcarver is her best product.
YN Mira Linda (Leading Texan-Jess Feelin Blue), despite the hustle and encouragement from jockey Kevin Carbajal, was clearly second best today. Connections include owners Eric and Chavez Valle and Jose Francisco, and trainer Robert Score.
Miss First N Wild (First N Wild-Wicked Colors) fought the good fight to bank third place money. She is owned by Samuel Leon and trained by Robert Score. Martin Osuna was up in the irons.
Perfect Az Can Be (Texas Icon-Jess Perfect Girl) and Soul Sister (FDD Dynasty-Heart An Soul) completed the order of finish. Too Sass For You was scratched by the veterinarian.
Arizona Downs • $31,000
300 yards • :15.573 • si 92
Streakin La Jolla
Dog Daze Afternoon
DOG CHOICE, ‘16-g.
Gold Daze
A Regal Choice
Tiny Wood Choice
Tiny Wood Dash
Arizona Downs • $30,600
300 yards • :15.627 • si 91
First Down Dash
Runaway Wave
SKYSTHALIMITCARVER, ‘18-f.
Separatist
Wave Carver
Lonely Dove
The Dove
Arizona Downs • $36,385
400 yards • :19.922 • si 91
Apollitical Jess
Apollitical Blood
ABC NALAKI, ‘19-f. Docs Check
Brazilian Dancer Check Him Out
Docs First Card
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