Great escape added a ranked holding company win to his record as he held out Red knob on the way to the Canadian Derby (G3) 1 1/4 mile on 20 August at Century Mile Raceway and Casino.
Led by Rico Walcott, the 3-year-old foal came in second with the scores: 22.41,: 45.35, 1:09.53 and 1:34.60, with the Red Knobs driven by Jorge Carreno control holds the leading position.
In the long run, cadet Robertino Diodoro overcame the front runner to win by 3 and a half in a record time of 2:01.35 on the fast track.
Red Knobs holds second place, and Regal Riot third. This is my day who raced in the middle of the pack, dropped racer Mauricio Malvaez in the ramp after colliding with the tracks.
Great Escape paid $7.30 to win and improved his record to 2-4-0 from nine starts. His earnings increased to $226,386.
Owned by Arnold Bennewith, Rick, Clayton and Lana Wiest, Randy Howg, R6 Stables, Gary Kropp and Norman Tremblay, Midnight Storm’s son was purchased for weaning by Topher Mountain Farm for $65,000 from a Vinery Sales consignment through 2019 Keeneland Livestock Stock Sale in November. He was resold in 2020 at the Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearling Showcase, where he went to Maverick Racing for $200,000 from a Taylor Made Sales Agency shipment. .
Great Escape Escape Charlie India mare Chickasaw Gal, who has three winners from four ponies to start.
