ALBUQUERQUE, NM—SEPTEMBER 20, 2014—Following the scratch of fastest qualifier Regal First Moon, Montauk became the post-race betting favorite and proved her backers well as she galloped to a 3½ length victory over First Power Flash in the $118,142 New Mexico State Fair Senorita Futurity on Saturday at The Downs in Albuquerque. Jess A Whistlin finished a head back in the show position.

Racing for owner Pedro Carrillo, the Dashair filly completed the 400 yard course in :19.488 seconds, a 95 speed index against a 12 mph headwind. Jockey Jimmy Coates had the riding call for trainer Tony Gallegos.

It was the third career win in five starts for Montauk and the $59,072 winner's purse boosted her total earnings to $74,112. Richard Franco bred the sorrel miss form the Dean Miracle mare Old Lady Mitchell. She earned $14,177 for the effort.

First Power Flash finished second for owner Richard Ford and trainer Lonnie Vaughn Adrian Ramos rode the First Moonflash filly out of Pyro Power, by Pyromaniac. Wesley Gray is the breeder.

Denny and Carla Feerer are the owner/breeder of third place finisher Jess A Whistlin. Dominic Duree conditions the Jess A Chicks filly from the Royal Quick Dash mare Sm Whistle Britches. Ridden by jockey Benito Baca, Jess A Whistlin earned $14,177.

La Estrella de Oro, Americas Way, Devils Dash It, La Baby Jacob, Latenite Moon and Ms Little Hard Hitin completed the field