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Media Contact:
Rodney Nelson
(972) 237-1121
rodney.nelson@lonestarpark.com
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TEN FASTEST ADVANCE TO THE GRADE 2,
DASH FOR CASH DERBY
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Saturday, September 17, 2022) – The field for the Grade 2, $152,600 Dash for Cash Derby was determined from four trials on the ten race card at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Trainer Rolando Almanza had a big night as he saddled the two fastest qualifiers.
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Favorite Blues Man posted the fastest time of all trial entrants, covering the 440 yards in :20.743 into a 10 mph headwind. Francisco Calderon was aboard during the 1-3/4 length win in the third trial of the evening.
The three-year-old colt by Favorite Cartel out of a Mr Jess Perry mare, Amore La Blue, is owned by La Feliz Montana Ranch, LLC. This victory was Favorite Blues Man's third win from five starts at the quarter mile distance.
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Favorite Blues Man, fastest qualifier for the Grade 2, $152,600,000 Dash for Cash Derby
Courtesy of Dustin Orona Photography
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Smoky Ice, last year's Dash for Cash Futurity runner-up, was the second fastest qualifier. The gray gelding, stopped the clock at :21.812 under a ride from Ricardo Garza-Cruz in the night's fourth trial. Just like the fastest qualifier, Smoky Ice is conditioned by Rolando Almanza and owned by La Feliz Montana Ranch, LLC.
The winner of the Grade 3, Firecracker Derby at Delta Downs, Lil Longmire, was the third fastest qualifier for the Dash for Cash Derby. Gilbert Ortiz had the riding call aboard the bay filly, crossing the finish line in :21.826 for M. Heath Taylor. Lil Longmire's win in the second trial of the night improved her record to seven wins from twelve career starts. Ben Peterson is the owner of the Utah-bred filly.
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The ten fastest qualifiers from the trials will return to Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie on Saturday, October 1 for the Grade 2, $152,600 Dash for Cash Derby.
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Total handle for the ten race card was $517,227.
Live racing resumes Friday, September 23. Gates open at 5 p.m. First race post time is 6:05 p.m.
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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.
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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Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie | 1000 Lone Star PKWY, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
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