Wicked Cowgirl Smart, under jockey Luis Valenzuela, setting the fastest time for the AQRA President's Open Spring Derby at Turf Paradise Thursday.
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PHOENIX, AZ—FEBRUARY 29, 2024—Los Alamitos Race Course stakes winner Wicked Cowgirl Smart made her Arizona debut today while posting the fastest qualifying time for the AQRA President's Open Spring Derby at Turf Paradise.
The 10 fastest qualifiers, from three trial races, will return to Turf Paradise on March 21 to vie for the winner's share of a $30,000-added purse going 350 yards.
Wicked Cowgirl Smart, under jockey Luis Valenzuela,cleared the field early then finished three-quarters ahead of Mr Chiles in the opening t20,iral. to get the fastest qualifying time of :17.579 seconds, a 96 speed index.
Trainer Leonel Gonzalez saddled the daughter of last year's leading first-crop sire Flying Cowboy 123 for owner-breeder J Lazy Six Ranch. Bred in Arizona from the Pyc Paint Your Wagon mare Df I Ant Jo Wagon.
Wicked Cowgirl Smart won the Fred Scane Stakes at Los Alamitos Race Course last summer. She has won three of six starts and banked $30,287.
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.