PHOENIX, AZ—APRIL 26, 2015—Las Vegas Ranch's Jess Perfect Miracle got the biggest win of his career Sunday afternoon when he posted a half-length victory over stablemate Mickey Ward in the $22,140 Zoetis Turf Paradise Distance Challenge at Turf Paradise. He rewarded backers with a $19.40 $2 win payoff.

Under the capable hands of jockey Daniel Vegara, the 5-year-old Dean Miracle gelding completed the 870 yards in :45.786 seconds to earn a 92 speed index. The $10,627 winner's purse not only boosted his lifetime earnings to $38,024 but the win also garnered a starting spot in the Grade 1 $150,000 Zoetis Distance Challenge Championship at Lone Star Park on November 7.

Trainer Matthew Fales, who had just saddled the John Deere Juvenile winner in the previous race, conditions the Arizona homebred is out of Jess Perfect Girl, by Feature Mr Jess. He has amassed a (29) 7-4-7 record in four seasons at the racetrack.

Fales also trains runner-up Mickey Ward for owner/breeders Ralph and Carolyn Fales. The FDD Dynasty 4-year-old picked up $4,539 for his effort. Ridden by Jorge Bourdieu, the sorrel gelding is out of A Mere Formality, by Leaving Memories.

Cody Joiner trained All Guns Firing finished 1˝ lengths back in third place for owner Lex Fabrizio. Also a 4-yaer-old son of FDD Dynasty, he was ridden by Alejandro Luna. Bred in Utah by The Running A LLC, All Guns Firing is out of Trista Boom Booom by Heza Fast Man. He earned $2,214.

Post-time favorite Red Hot Niko was fourth, followed by Follow The Dream, War Khal, Look Me In The Eyes and Creole Williams.