Cowboys R Myheros, piloted by Edwin Escobedo, wins his trial heat by 1/2-length for the fastest qualifying time to the $169,175 Remington Park Oklahoma-Bred Derby on Saturday.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 13, 2024–Cowboys R Myheros defeats heavy favorite Rj Having Fun in a slight upset for the fastest qualifying time to the $169,175 Remington Park Oklahoma-Bred Derby on Saturday.
Guided by jockey Edwin Escobedo, Cowboys R Myheros never lost focus and came to the lead mid call for the win by 1/2-length in :20.033 seconds. The son of Flying Cowboy 123 clocked an 85 speed index while running into a 15 mph headwind. The 400-yard upset paid $20.40 to win on 8/1 odds.
Tonight's victory is only the second time the three-year-old gelding has visited the winner's circle for his owner/breeder Brenda Reiswig. He was a finalist in last year's Black Gold C&G Futurity and the Northlands Juvenile Stakes. The $8,784 winner's share of the purse increases Cowboys R Myheros' career earnings to $24,957.
Trainer Jason Olmstead conditioned the sorrel gelding out of Red Velvet Hero by Valiant Hero, as well as two other qualifiers Cardiac Cowboy and Midnight Politics.
CLICK HERE for complete details on both days of the $169,175 Remington Park Oklahoma-Bred Derby [RG1] trials, including horse, sex, sire, dam, dam sire, owner, breeder, trainer and jockey. Finals are to be run on April 27, 2024.
Remington Park racing continues Sunday, featuring trials for the American Paint Classic Futurity. The first race on Saturday is at 4 pm-Central.
For additional information on breeding, contact Royal Vista Ranch Farm Manager—Laura Erickson—at (405) 449-7575.
Story and images courtesy of Stallion E Search.
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