Racing Continues at Fairgrounds
This weekend’s races went off without the threatened rain impacting events. Next weekend’s races will transition into Fair Week.
The second week of parimutuel racing was held at the Oneida County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Although the weather once again threatened to be a factor, but managed to stay fair through the weekend’s races. The third and final week of races will take place leading into the beginning of
Fair Week.
In the first race, a Quarter horse Maiden Race, was won by Jkh No Change Needed, owned by John Happenny and ridden by Eric Ayala. Jesus Gomez’ Paramount came in second, and Lonna Gershner’s Jesss Best Friend came in third.
In the second race, another Quarter Horse Maiden, Get Bent, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Base Ward, took first. Sua Sponte Dasher, ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Sponte, Sua, W3 Farms and Larry Ward took second. Third was taken by Racyboomboom, ridden by Luis Roche and owned by Kim Paulsen.
The third race was a Quarter Horse allowance, and was won by Jesse Cantbelate and ridden by Oscar Villa, owned by Lonna Gershner. Shaunda’s Eagle, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Kent and Linda Jones, took second. Gil Wright’s Gw Captain Kellee, ridden by Jesus Flores, took third.
The fourth race was the Rocky Mountain Classic Paint and Appaloosa Futurity, and was won by Bg Winning Legacy, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Bryan Grant. Bryan grant also owned the second place winner Bg Vroom Vroom Broom, ridden by Raphael Romero. Third place was Kj Royal Blue, owned by Kent and Judy Taylor, and ridden by Jesus Flores.
The fifth race, a Quarter Horse Allowance, was won by Senor Call, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Wes Kellett. In second was Blue Gunner, ridden by Jose Borbonio and owned by Bruce Hillman. Third went to Ocean Voyage, owned by Kent and Linda Jones and ridden by Luyis Roche.
The sixth race was a thoroughbred race, which was won by Super Classic, owned by Guillermo Duarte and ridden by Jesus Flores. Second went to Keeneye George and ridden by Jose Borbonio. Third place went to Las Tres Mariposas, owned by Tyrrill Tsosie and ridden by Jondives Yazzie.
On Sunday, the second slate of races kicked off, and the stick races were held. Sunday also saw the observation of Breast Cancer Awareness.
The first race was a Quarter Horse Maiden, won by La Punsada ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Jesus Nolazsco. Second went to Eye Like Her Style, ridden by Jose Lopez and owned by RR Stables. Third went to Cd Uno Mas Cervesas, owned by Kent Jones and ridden by Raphael Romero.
The second race, for Quarter Horses, was won by Aj Just Dream on, ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Ann Hansen. Second place was Onemoredevilonthetrk, ridden by Rene Robles and owned by S/R Stables. Third went to My Caliente Corona, ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Raul Deanda.
The third race, a Quarter Horse Maiden, was won by Sdc Weekend Warrior, ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Scott and Debbie Conley. Second went to Win the Day Racing’s Coko Pebbles and ridden by Never Marin. Third went to Casino Fly, ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning.
In the fourth race, another Quarter Horse Allowance, was won by M E Easy Jet This owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Rudy Arviza. Second went to Bnb Lightning Queen, ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Rainee Browning. Third was taken by Tyrrill Tsosie’s Vvr Whata Doll, ridden by Jondives Yazzie.
The fifth race, Quarter Horse Overnight Stakes, was won by M E Ettago Relent, owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Rudy Arviza. Vincente Treyes’ Church Appeal, ridden by Oscar Villa took second. Third went to Principal Smith, ridden by Jose Lopez and owned by Raul Deanda.
The sixth race was the “Poor Boy All Breed Futurity,” which was won by Jj Easter Bug, ridden by Jesus Flores and owned by Glen and Jill Jamison. Exempttonn, ridden by Oscar Villa and owned by Thomas Anderberg, came in second. Third was taken by Cb Docs Bella Terra, ridden by Santiago Jimenez and owned by Win the Day Racing.
The seventh race In Memory of Misty and in support of Breast Cancer Awarness, was won by M E Verystablegenius owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Rudy Arviza. Second was taken by A Sweet Chick Tell, owned by Cristobal Ramirez.
The final race for the weekend was again thoroughbreds, and won by Muscle Head, owned by Tyrrill Tsosie and ridden by Jondives Yazzie. Seond went to Miss Grand Slam, ridden by Jose Lopez and owned by Tyrill Tsosie.