Congratulations to newcomer Heath Lawrence as he trains his first winner of the meet in race 4. His trainee Feather Inthe Wind was 2nd in a stakes event at Grants Pass prior to his Los Al arrival.
Many of our Emerald Downs licensed exercise riders are busy every day of the week.
From left: Jose Ruiz, Silvio Amador, Adrianna Collins, Stephanie Fiorito, Analisa Culy, Lance Bullock, Corey Delp, Dani Rush & Abraham Gonzalez; in front: Angela Straight
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$72.80 win mutuel in G3 Sunland Derby for Wild On Ice, ridden by 60-year-old Ken Tohill. This was first graded stakes win for Tohill, who has been riding since 1979 and has 4,096 career wins. Tapizar gelding bred in Texas by owner Frank Sumpter, trained by Joel Marr.
The horses are back! Washington Horse of the Year Slewโs Tiz Whiz first on the track as training is underway for 2023 โฆโฆโฆโฆ@EmeraldDownsโฉ. Opening Day Saturday, May 6.
GUN RUNNER is a Phenom: Heโs far beyond the best of his generation- he might be the best weโve seen in modern times.
A massively accomplished racehorse that has developed into a breed-shaping stallion.
He has 10 entries on Saturday - 9 of the 10 are in stakes - 3 in Grade 1โs
87th Longacres Mile
Longtime jockey Jose Zunino flashes past the wire aboard the winner Slew's Tiz Whiz.
Today's handle of $3.2 million was the second highest in track history.
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Check the graphic. Only one to do it.
God Is So Great Just Over Year Ago June 5th I Was Making My Come Back After Almost 2 Years Cant Believe Year Later Iโm Riding In My First Million Thank You Mom And Dad Thank All That Made These Opportunities And Blessings Come Alive ๐๐พ๐๐ฆพ๐๐๐พ๐๐พToday Shall Be Another To Remember