Chilito Springs 20-1 Upset In $326,600 Governors Stakes At Horseshoe Indianapolis

Chilito delivered a 20-1 upset Saturday afternoon at Horseshoe Indianapolis, drawing clear to capture the $326,600 Governors Stakes by one length.

Ridden by Martin Munoz, the 2-year-old gelding completed the 400 yards in 19.900 seconds, earning a 93 speed index. Chilito broke from post nine, took command early, and widened his advantage through the stretch to secure the victory over second-fastest qualifier Valiant Kiss.

Owned by Ryan Martinez and trained by Ricardo Martinez, Chilito was bred in Texas by Jerry Windham and is a $50,000 TQHA Yearling Sale graduate. The gelding is sired by Chilitos and out of the winning Shazoom mare Racey Winner.

Chilito improved his career record to 7-3-1-1, and the $179,630 winner's share of the purse pushed his total earnings to $208,980.

Second-fastest qualifier Valiant Kiss finished second under Rolando Pina for owner Steve Zamler and trainer Tim Eggleston. The gelding broke alertly and chased the winner throughout, holding the runner-up position by three-quarters of a length.

Bred by Gary and Monty McNair, Valiant Kiss is a $50,000 Heritage Place Yearling Sale graduate. The son of champion Kiss My Hocks is out of the Valiant Hero mare My Valiant Lady and comes from the female family of World Champion Whosleavingwho ($1,334,842).

Valiant Kiss now has a career record of 7-2-2-1 with $104,168 in earnings. He entered the October 3 trials following a fourth-place finish in the QHRAI Stallion Service Auction Futurity (G3).

Kool Kisses finished third under Luis Luna Diaz for owner Rose Bode and trainer Tim Eggleston. The gelding brushed rivals on both sides at the start before advancing from fifth early to secure the show position, three-quarters of a length behind Valiant Kiss.

Bred by Steve Mullins, Kool Kisses was an $11,100 repurchase at the QHRAI Stallion Service Auction. The gelding is sired by champion Kiss My Hocks and out of the Pyc Paint Your Wagon mare Kool Cartel Wagon.

Kool Kisses now has a career record of 7-2-2-2 with $69,420 in earnings. He entered the October 3 trials following back-to-back victories, including a win in the Leader of the Class Sale Futurity.

Flying Blonde 123 finished fourth, followed by Red Sleeve, Relentless Friend, Tw A Political Beach, Fatimaa, Dangerous Carolina, and Mr Unico.

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