The time was the charm for Wayzata Bay as he pulled a huge disturbed in the Grade 2, $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap on Saturday night.
June 30th, 2008 Posted in Horse Racing newsThe third time was the charm for Wayzata Bay as he pulled a huge saddened in the Grade 2, $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap on Saturday night.
Becoming the principal charger to race three times in the Cornhusker, Wayzata Bay was sent off as the longest shot on the refreshment in the seven-steed line of work and $78.80 to win.
After slightly at the lead, the locally based Wayzata Bay settled into a view just behind the embattled , Encaustic and Temporary Saint. As the came to the neighborhood pole, jockey Israel OCampo moved three wide around the exhausting pacesetters, and after getting basic run opened up an unbeatable lead to register the sad. Trained by Judi Hicklin, who had blubbering down her face as she rushed to greet the star of her stable, Wayzata Bay sheltered the 1 1/8 much in 1:48.47 become the paramount Prairie Meadows-based mount to win the road’s race.
Sumac, who is also nearby based, came on to appearance second, while Temporary Saint, who temporarily took the lead, tired to quality . Zanjero, who was sent off as the post-time pet, on no occasion threatened while finishing fourth.
Sprint: Native Ruler waits and pounces
Earlier on the card, OCampo patiently for running room and the top of the run before managerial Native Ruler, ($13.80) through an inaugural along the rail to win the $125,000 Iowa Sprint Handicap by three-lodgings of a piece. Since being claimed by Maggie Moss, the 4-year-old has now won four conservative races. The Chris Richard learner ran the six furlongs in 1:08.98.
Distaff: Fancy Fusaichi up
The most decisive win of the night was registered by Fancy Fusaichi, who opened up under a Julien Leparoux hand ride to win the $125,000 Iowa Distaff by 8 3/4 lengths. After tracking the Miss Atlantic to the top of the section, Fancy Fusaichi ($6) drew off impressively and was on no account disappearing. Trained by Bill Mott and owned by George Steinbrenners Kinsman Stable, the 4-year-old a risk frontrunner in her elementary try.
