For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Diantha Brazzell
Communications Manager
(972) 237-1140
dianthab@lonestarpark.com
INAUGURAL $100,000 MEMORIAL DAY SPRINT IN THE BOOKS
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Monday, May 31, 2021) – Longest shot in the inaugural Memorial Day Sprint field takes home the prize. Joe R. Peacock Jr.'s Our Iris Rose under Richard Eramia broke perfect pressing the early leader, Ain't No Elmers. Her bid out of the turn was enough to put the leader away and hold off a fast closing favorite Mundaye Call in the final furlong. 2-5 favorite Mundaye Call was off slow and nearly caught the winner.

"She broke really sharp and I was thinking the last time she ran on the turf, she was really fit enough to run the race and move earlier too. She did a good job," said winning
jockey Richard Eramia.

Our Iris Rose crossed the wire in 1:10.27 for the six furlong contest followed by favorite Mundaye Call, Ain't No Elmers, Palio Flag and His Glory.

A 4-yr-old filly by Ghostzapper, out of Rose's Desert bankrolled $60,000 for the effort putting her career total at $169,837. And at 23-1 she put $48.40 in her supporters pockets as well.


 
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Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie; A major league sports entertainment attraction that features two exciting racing seasons annually. Over 700,000 guests visit our beautiful facility each year, which features a seven-level glass-enclosed Grandstand, highlighted by our 1,200-seat Silks Dining Room and our 48 luxurious Penthouse Suites, all overlooking the newest race track in Texas. Situated next to our Grandstand is the 36,000 square foot world-class Las Vegas-style Racebook and simulcast facility, Bar & Book, which features wagering on horse racing from around the world 7-days a week year-round.

2021 Thoroughbred Racing Season; The heart of our product offering, running 48-days from April 22 through July 11. The Thoroughbred Racing Season runs during Triple Crown season and features an action-packed promotional schedule with lively entertainment and fun for the entire family.

Lone Star Park is located on Beltline Road, just ½ mile north of I-30 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Visit LoneStarPark.com for more information.
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