Republic Anne (outside) finished a neck off 2021 Ruidoso Derby(G1) finalist For The Irony in her last start, the AQRA Turf Paradise Open Spring QH Derby.

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PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ—JUNE 5, 2021—Republic Anne, a stakes-placed daughter of world champion Apollitical Jess, will make her first start against aged runners in Tuesday’s 250-yard, $15,000 Wayne Brasher Memorial Stakes at Arizona Downs.

Republic Anne will be shortening in distance off of her second-place finish, a neck behind winner For The Irony, in the 350-yard, $77,093 Arizona QRA Turf Paradise Derby on April 19. The lone 3-year-old filly in the eight-horse field, the filly is trained by Jesus Olivas-Valenzuela for owner Jose Antonio De Santiago.

Republic Anne drew the rail post and will be ridden by Julian Serrano.

The complete lineup, in post position order including jockey assignments:

1. Republic Anne (Julian Serrano)
2. First Lady Perry (Kevin Carbajal)
3. Saginaw Trail (Elias Gutierrez)
4. Untouchable Lover (Michael Ybarra)
5. Check This Wagon (Mark Jasso)
6. Mrs Angel Jess (Jacob Enriquez)
7. Triple Vodka Jess (Juan C. Ramirez)
8. Valentin Jqm (Martin Osuna)

All Arizona Downs races can be seen at Q-RacingVideo.com.