Jess Alota Fire Scores Third Consecutive Victory in the Great Falls Turf Club Overnight Derby

stopped winning since. He is just scored his third consecutive win in the $8,500 Great Falls Turf Club Overnight Derby on Saturday.

Jacob Cardenas got the mount this time aboard Jess Alota Fire. The duo broke first from the gates and kept the lead to the wire for a 97 speed index in :15.589 seconds. The 300-yard 3/4-length victory paid $6.20 to win.

With three wins from seven starts, Jess Alota Fire's $4,675 victory boosted his earnings to $14,425. Trainer Jess Matt saddled the son of Highest Fire for owners Kim and Dan Lapierre. George Seward bred the three-year-old colt in Wyoming out of Streakin Ms Jess by Feature Mr Jess.

Six Pack Sassy, ridden by Justin Shepherd, held second the entire trip. Post-time favorite Uncommon Soldier and jockey Shauda Larsen followed for third and Little Patriot, piloted by Richard Birdrrattler, finish the order for fourth.

Trainer Kayla Warren conditions runner-up Six Pack Sassy for owner neal Edwards. The daughter of Rite Favorite broke her maiden earlier this season and has $12,890 in earnings from nine starts. R Stratton and S & N Edwards bred the sorrel filly in New Mexico out of Ping Pong Patty by Jesse James Jr.

Uncommon Soldier is trained, owned and bred in Montana by Clifton Dennis. The son of Favorite Soldier has two wins from 11 starts and $9,432 in the bank. He is out of Sis Tar by Fastnfierce.