Vast fields lined up to soar freely, catching a glimpse

After a few top efforts, the bet winner is undefeated Poulin in OT won his third consecutive score in CA $125,000 Free Bet Increase. August 20 at Honeysuckle.

The Soaring Free, a 6 1/2 long-hair sprint, which is a pony companion event with Catch A Glimpse Stakes (also on Saturdays) for minors, drew 10 runners. hope.

Coached by Steve Owens, co-owner with Empress Stable, and co-breed with Beverly Lewis-Owens, Poulin in OT is named for Canadian hockey superstar Marie-Philip Poulin.

Debuting on June 24, Poulin in OT won 5 1/4 lengths in the 4 1/2 long-distance main race.

Chestnut son of Reload —Town Dance then took to the stakes stage on July 17, facing five opponents in the longer 5 1/2 Victoria Stakes round.

Down 3-1, gelding glided to the top in the three-eighth column and went on to win 3/4 of the length in a time of 1:04.71.

Owens said: “We worked really hard to get him into Victoria and put him in a position to win. “We have a little more time to rally him back and give him a little extra energy for Soaring Free. He’s very comfortable and put together very well. He has a great physique. very muscular. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful athlete. He is young, growing and very comfortable. If he continues to put those things together, he will move forward. .”

Now, Poulin in the OT will test the turf and 6 and a half panels. Owens believes his rookie can handle both situations.

“Longer distance won’t be a problem. Luis (jockey, Contreras) stopped in front of him and said he would run a lot further. On the surface, we gave him a little bit of it on Friday. He handled it pretty well. He worked in the company with a dirty Stolen who was coached by Matt Douglas. They worked head-to-head on the eighth mission, so he did it. working in 1:00 4/5 and galloping at 1:14. Luis thinks he really wants to reach out, so 6 1/2 stretches is the next step. He will have to put on his shoes. jogging and stepping on the plate.”

Other starters include four-man trainer Mark Casse Battle Strike , Ninetyfour Expos , One for Chap and Stayhonor Goodside and intern Timothy Hamm Camino de Santiago .

Hope includes Collect flatter an Ivan Dalos-like bet winner who tries to win third in multiple starts, first time winner Wickenheiser and the winner for the last time Holiday Helluva .

The Soaring Free is scheduled to be race number eight on Saturday’s 10-race card. Catch A Glimpse runs like a sixth race. First post is 1:00pm Fans can also watch and bet on all the action through HPIbet.com and the Dark Horse Bets app.

This press release has been edited for content and style by the BloodHorse Staff.