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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JULY 6, 2026—Fast Draw dug in through the final strides to fend off a determined rally from Rowdi and score a hard-fought head victory in Monday's $163,690 Prairie Meadows Gold Derby at Prairie Meadows.

The 3-year-old gelding covered the 350 yards in 17.716, to nab his first career stakes victory, while giving owner RVR Partners 23 the winner's share of $73,660.

Breaking alertly under jockey Angel Ramirez, Fast Draw quickly established command before holding off the fast-closing Rowdi in the final yards. Rowdi finished a head behind the winner, while Audreys Lil Cowgirl rallied to secure third, another one-half " name="twitter:description" /> By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA—JULY 6, 2026—Fast Draw dug in through the final strides to fend off a determined rally from Rowdi and score a hard-fought head victory in Monday's $163,690 Prairie Meadows Gold Derby at Prairie Meadows.

The 3-year-old gelding covered the 350 yards in 17.716, to nab his first career stakes victory, while giving owner RVR Partners 23 the winner's share of $73,660.

Breaking alertly under jockey Angel Ramirez, Fast Draw quickly established command before holding off the fast-closing Rowdi in the final yards. Rowdi finished a head behind the winner, while Audreys Lil Cowgirl rallied to secure third, another one-half " />