Turf Paradise will host the $30,000-added AQRA Turf Paradise Open Futurity on Monday, December 9. © Coady Photography
PHOENIX, AZ–DECEMBER 6, 2024– Apollitical Iceman, graded stakes placed son of world champion Apollitical Jess racing for Rancho La Aventura LLC, is one of 10 2-year-olds entered back in Monday's 350-yard, $30,000-added AQRA Turf Paradise Open Futurity at Turf Paradise.
The second-fastest qualifier from four trials run November 18, Apollitical Iceman made his local debut with a three-quarter length victory in the second heat. The gray gelding has earned $89,981 from eight starts, and his record includes a second-place finish, four lengths behind winner Electrifying Cowboy, in the October 20, $386,000 La Fiesta Futurity (G3) at Albuquerque Downs.
Apollitical Iceman was a $110,000 purchase at last year's Heritage Place Yearlilng Sale in Oklahoma City. The gelding drew post 7, and Luis Martinez has been named to ride for trainer David Gomez-Barraza.
Gomez-Barraza will also send out fastest qualifier Jess Thru A Cartel, a gelded son of Corona Cartel racing for Jimmy Vasquez, Scott Branson, and Lionel Carrasco Onsurez. A $60,000 buy at last year's Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale, Jess Thru A Cartel is coming off of a three-quarter length win in the first AQRA Turf Paradise Open Futurity trial.
Jess Thru A Cartel drew post 9 and will be ridden by Sergio Becerra Jr.
For additional information for breeding contract call Royal Vista Ranch farm manager Laura Erickson at (405) 449-7575.
Story and images courtesy of Stallion E Search.
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