BOOSIER CITY, LA—JANUARY 29, 2011—The multi-talented 6-year-old Xo Kate scored another stakes victory, her fourth lifetime and second of 2011, with a smashing 1 ½ length victory in the $15,000 Swift Stakes at Louisiana Downs on Saturday.

Under a capable ride by Martin Rubalcava, Xo Kate covered the 350 yards in :17.623 seconds, a 98 speed index at the Northwest Louisiana race course.

Isidro Flores saddles the daughter of champion and world champion sire Stoli for owner Noel Balderas. The $9,000 winner's purse on Saturday moves the gray miss earnings to just under $200,000.

Bred in Texas by Myrna Rheudasil and Burnett Ranches, Ltd., Xo Kate kicked off her 2011 campaign on January 8th with a victory in the $20,000 Harrah's Distaff Stakes. A winner of nine races from 33 starts, the mare also won the 2010 Harrah's Distaff(G3).

Heath Taylor saddled Quick Brew, a 5-year-old Corona Cartel horse, who put in a solid effort to finish second. Racing for Adam Jasso Seijas, the sorrel was ridden by Raul Ramirez, Jr. Bred in Oklahoma by Walt Fletcher, Quick Brew has earned nearly $100,00.

After boring out at the break, Dale Rogers' Haystretcher finished a nose back for third. The Heza Fast Dash 6-year-old is trained by Kathy Roohms and ridden by Rafael Fernandez. He earned $1,650 for the effort. Mark Langford bred the gelding in Louisiana.

Completing the Swift Stakes field were Mr Vikenson, Mis Snow Royal, Hotlittlechica, Lexy O Toole and Without Prejudice.