The top three in the $250,000 Iowa Derby (G3) on July 8 finished in a furious rush that led to a photo, foul complaint and manager investigation. When it was settled, there was a deadly tension between the two sides, who reached the goal first—One of Vermillion And How did he do that? —followed by a change of order making How Did He Do That the official winner.
The sixteenth finale collision initiated by One in Vermillion, who came about when Harry Hernandez repeatedly hit his backhand, bumped into How Did He Do That and sent him to third place hero move .
One person at Vermillion, who was placed second, set the speed through the fractions of :23.22, :47.56, 1:11.84, to lose the lead for a period of time, after That hit back, perhaps too hard. How did he do it, a 48-1 hit without a win since joining the Zia Park Juvenile Stakes in November for coach Steve Asmussen, won.
Winning racer Richard Eramia said: “I watched the replays and I think I know what he likes and we got it.
The managers, who went to PA to explain their decision, also determined that interference in the Heroic Move that resulted in a rider opposing Stewart Elliott’s two leads did not cost him a spot. .
How Did He Do That improved his record to 3-1-0 in 11 starts. Owned by Kirk Robison and Judy Robison, 3-year-old son of good magic get out Stormin Maggy (storm cat ) was bred in Kentucky by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings.
Crypto Mo Beats Iowa Oaks, Helps Cindy Murphy Win 2,000
Two previous races, based on local electronic money led throughout to knock out the Iowa Oaks (G3) against shippers from Florida and Kentucky while giving 61-year-old jockey Cindy Murphy her 2,000th Thoroughbred victory of her career. Last year, Murphy didn’t sit still and was run over by Crypto Mo before the first game started and was hospitalized with pelvic and rib injuries.
“I’m not against her,” Murphy said. “You give it back to me.”
Tonight, Crypto Mo was a pro racer, taking the lead before the first turn and staying in control all the way, completing 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.16. Imonra two yards back in second place, three yards ahead how are you? in third place.
Murphy, who rides on the 3-year-old, said: “She felt pretty strong underneath me today so I just went with it. Mohaymen dirty for her husband, trainer Travis Murphy. “I usually go with my gut and she feels like running away so I leave her alone.
Winner, a chestnut out Forty winds (Forty stories ), paid $9.60 while boosting her record 4-0-1 from eight starts, earning $210,870 for owner/coach Murphy and partners Matt Trent and Triple V Racing. Crypto Mo was bred in Kentucky by Buck Pond Farm.
Cindy Murphy raced for the first time in 1987, and her big win in the Iowa Oaks was her first graded bet win.
“It’s been a long journey,” Murphy said. “It probably took me longer than anyone else to win 2,000 but here I am.”
Videotapes: Iowa Derby (BT)
Videotapes: Iowa Oak (G3)
