Under a heady ride from jockey Mauro Salcedo, Aggressive Driver took command in deep stretch and held on for a dramatic victory in Saturday's 57th running of the $184,346 Grade III West Texas Derby at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.
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Owned by Ricardo Bernal and Reymundo Resendez of El Paso the Cynthia Gonzalez-trained son of Mr Jess Perry broke well from the starting gate, always looming a factor in the 400-yard dash. The California-bred gelding took command in the final 100 yards before holding off a furious rally from post time favorite Kj Frankie B, winning by a nose in a final time of 19.57 seconds and earning an Equibase Speed Index figure of 87 in the process.
Aggressive Driver earned a spot in the West Texas Derby winning his trial heat here on Feb. 14. The victory in the West Texas Derby is his fourth straight, which includes a win in the $30,000 Albuquerque Juvenile last October at the Downs at Albuquerque. He broke his maiden last July when making his third career start at Ruidoso Downs.
Gonzalez adds another mark to her already strong resume, having captured the title of leading quarter horse trainer last season at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.
Sent off as the 2.30-to-1 second choice in the wagering, Aggressive Driver returned $6.60 to his winning backers. The $86,586 lion's share of the West Texas Derby purse increases his career earnings to more than $131,000 while winning for the fifth time in nine lifetime starts.
Kj Frankie B, sent off at odds of 9-to-5, was unlucky to just miss under jockey Alan Hernandez. Caesars palace free online casino. The $2 exacta payoff with those top two finishers returned a healthy $18.40.
Apollitical J Wild, ridden by Paul Garcia finished third, just ahead of Ratatattat and jockey Noe Garcia, Jr. Hotsempting and Dr Tool were scratched from the race earlier in the day.
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Felix F. Chavez may be reached at 915-546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino: Aggressive Driver wins $184,346 West Texas Derby
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About Sunland Park Race Track and Casino
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino opened its doors in 1959 as just a racetrack. In the 90's, horse racing around the nation was a declining industry, so New Mexico designed legislation allowing racetracks to incorporate slot machines into their business as an effort to save New Mexico horse racing. Twenty six percent of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino's revenue goes to taxes, which in turn go to New Mexico's general fund. An additional twenty percent of revenue goes towards the horseman's account. All monies in the horseman's account contributes to horse racing purses at Sunland Park and has had a profound effect on the quality of our live race meet.
Aggressive Driver earned a spot in the West Texas Derby winning his trial heat here on Feb. 14. The victory in the West Texas Derby is his fourth straight, which includes a win in the $30,000 Albuquerque Juvenile last October at the Downs at Albuquerque. He broke his maiden last July when making his third career start at Ruidoso Downs.
Gonzalez adds another mark to her already strong resume, having captured the title of leading quarter horse trainer last season at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.
Sent off as the 2.30-to-1 second choice in the wagering, Aggressive Driver returned $6.60 to his winning backers. The $86,586 lion's share of the West Texas Derby purse increases his career earnings to more than $131,000 while winning for the fifth time in nine lifetime starts.
Kj Frankie B, sent off at odds of 9-to-5, was unlucky to just miss under jockey Alan Hernandez. Caesars palace free online casino. The $2 exacta payoff with those top two finishers returned a healthy $18.40.
Apollitical J Wild, ridden by Paul Garcia finished third, just ahead of Ratatattat and jockey Noe Garcia, Jr. Hotsempting and Dr Tool were scratched from the race earlier in the day.
More: For more local sports and news, subscribe here
Felix F. Chavez may be reached at 915-546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino: Aggressive Driver wins $184,346 West Texas Derby
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About Sunland Park Race Track and Casino
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino opened its doors in 1959 as just a racetrack. In the 90's, horse racing around the nation was a declining industry, so New Mexico designed legislation allowing racetracks to incorporate slot machines into their business as an effort to save New Mexico horse racing. Twenty six percent of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino's revenue goes to taxes, which in turn go to New Mexico's general fund. An additional twenty percent of revenue goes towards the horseman's account. All monies in the horseman's account contributes to horse racing purses at Sunland Park and has had a profound effect on the quality of our live race meet.
When Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino received its gaming license in 1999, some provisions between the Native American casinos and New Mexico horse tracks were agreed upon. The agreement includes: alcohol may not be served in the casino; the casino can only be opened 112 hours per week; no comps can be handed out in the casino; state-imposed maximum number of slot machines allowed; simulcast horse races must be shown everyday; and we must race a minimum of 4 days a week during live season.
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