RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–MAY 29, 2023–Called A Dynasty (22-1) got his first career stakes win on Monday when he surprised a field of 10 in the $45,000 John Andreini Memorial Stakes as Ruidoso Downs wound down its opening Memorial Day weekend race card.

After a slight delay, when four horses were returned to the saddling paddock for equipment changes, Called A Dynasty  took advantage of post-time favorite and multiple grade 1 winner Bomb Cyclone's stumble at the start and lane change to prevail over six runners who hit the wire in a blanket finish to the 350 yard stakes event.

Under jockey Damian Corral, Called A Dynasty completed the 350 yards in :17.370 seconds, equaling a 97 speed index with a 10 mph tailwind. The $27,000 winner's purse boosted his bankroll to $83,530.

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HOUSTON, TX–MAY 26, 2023–Six trial races were set for the $125,945 Grade 3 John Deere Sam Houston Juvenile Challenge on Friday night. The top two fastest times came from trial number four with Addie Lane clocking the top speed over Stormguard for an upset.

Ridden by Gaspar Garcia, Addie Lane made a strong drive for a gate-to-wire 1/2-length victory in :17.842 seconds clocking a 95 speed index. With 7/1 odds at the start, Addie Lane’s victory over post-time favorite Stormguard paid $17.20 to win.

This trial victory was the first win from two starts for Addie Lane and the $6,000 winner’s share of the purse ups her earnings to $9,420. Luis Raul Garcia Nino conditions the daughter of Bogart for owner/breeder Gary Easley. .. Read More