by Stonehedge Head of delivery department who has established himself as an outstanding racehorse by finishing first or second in 11 of the previous 15 starts, declared himself the winner of the graded bets on July 1 at Gulfstream Park.
Sent to the post as a 6-5 favorite in a field of eight, the high stakes rated Dean Delivers made the best attempt of his career to score a 2 1 margin win /4 length in the $125,000 Smile Sprint Stakes (G3) prize.
The 4-year-old cross-breed was propelled by jockey Emisael Jaramillo in the backseat, and his Florida hybrid son Cajun wind was in full control after that, completing six stretches in 1:09.28 after setting the fractions at : 21.88 and : 44.30 for the first half mile.
Coach Michael Yates said: “He hit a hole today, and we thought if he hit well and was clean and the track was open, why not go? What to do is completely secondary. depends on Jaramillo,” said coach Michael Yates.
Big and luxurious who has won the previous six starts, second in the first bet, 1 1/2 distance ahead work to do who was closest to chasing Dean Delivers loosely before getting tired.
In addition to being excited by Dean Delivers’ efforts, Yates also feels personally satisfied when he has mobilized the difficult people. Cajun wind in his racing career before deciding that the son of congratulations had what it took to make a successful Florida Stallion. Cajun Breeze now stands at Stonehedge Ranch.
Yates said: “I’m very happy. It’s a big deal.”
Dean Delivers has earned a $25,000 bonus offered by the FTBOA to the Florida-born Smile Sprint winner. He also earned a $30,000 credit towards the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) entry fee at Santa Anita . Park November 4 as part of Breeders’ Cup Dirt Dozen.
“That’s not a problem. It’s going to be a team decision. We’re going to enjoy this,” Yates said, adding that a decision on Dean Delivers’ next start will be made after the game. met with Marilyn Campbell of Stonehedge and rancher Larry King.
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