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Hazel Dazel Holds On To Win OHA Mystery Derby
Hazel Dazel, under jockey James Flores, winning the $89,680 OHA Mystery Derby Saturday afternoon at Will Rogers.

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Hazel Dazel Holds On To Win OHA Mystery Derby

CLAREMORE, OK—NOVEMBER 10, 2018—Hazel Dazel (11-1) broke first then held off Lota Pyc Chrome to win the $89,680 Mystery Derby by a head Saturday at Will Rogers Downs. Admiral Sting finished another head back in a blanket finish to get third.

Ridden by jockey James Flores, Hazel Dazel completed the 350 yards in :17.584 seconds, a 95 speed index over a "good" racing surface. It was the fourth career win in 16 starts for the daughter of leading sire Corona Cartel. The $36,372 winner's purse rolled her earnings to $84,785.

Trainer R.L. Rick Robinson saddled the bay filly from the stakes winning Feature Mr Jess mare Huckleberry Mojito for owners T. C. and Malechek Flack, III and Louis A. Trey. Reliance Ranches LLC is the breeder.

The winning connections of Hazel Dazel accept the OHA Mystery Derby stakes trophy Saturday afternoon at Will Rogers Downs. © Coady Photography
Lota Pyc Chrome, under jockey Agustin Silva, just missed the win for trainer Mary Meza and owner Diego Meza. Bred by Dennis D. Babb Trust, from Miss Desert Chrome by The Desert Jewel, Lota Pyc Chrome earned $16,842 for second.

The Lota Pyc gelding came into the finals on a three-race win streak, stepping into stakes company off an impressive 2-¾ length win for a $10,000-tag two races back.

Veteran trainer Eddie D. Willis saddled third-place finisher Admiral Sting for owner-breeder Jahree Standridge. Jockey Jimmy D. Brooks had the riding call aboard the son of leading sire Apollitical Jess from the Strawfly Special mare Sting Scorpion Sting.

Fourth in the Black Gold 350 Championship(RG3) last year, Admiral Sting raised his earnings to $75,067 after picking up $11,062 for today's effort.

Hazel Dazel returned $22.60 to win, $5.40 to place and $3.80 to show. Lota Pyc Chrome paid $5 and $3 and Admiral Sting's show payoff was $3.40.

Trace Dynasty, Pv Queen Bee Candy, Lota Stars Falling, Vf Adreneline Rush, Perrys Dynasty, Jess Candy Politics and Oltigbitties completed the field.

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Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs is located 3 miles east of Claremore on Highway 20. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Will Rogers Downs tab, or call (918) 283-8800.