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Just Michel Impressive In Alyssa Handicap
May 7, 2005

M. Y. Stables, Inc.’s Just Michel settled behind the early fractions before springing into action to win the $25,000 Alyssa Handicap at Beulah Park on Saturday. Seven fillies and mares battled as Red Hot Helen and Bricks Princess dueled for the lead through the opening furlongs. Moving into the turn Just Michel dashed into contention and took control around the turn. Cruising away to an 8-3/4-length victory, Just Michel sprinted the six furlongs in 1:10 1/5 over the fast track. The victory marked the fifth in seven starts over the Beulah oval for Just Michel.

Ridden by champion rider Edgar Paucar for trainer Mike Nance, Just Michel paid $2.80, $2.80 and $2.20 as the wagering favorite. Ask Linda closed well for second and returned $6.80 and $3.20. Red Hot Helen faded to third and had a show payoff of $2.80

Live racing returns to Beulah Park on Saturday September 24, 2005.

Just Michel impresses the crowd on hand for Derby day by winning the
10th race Saturday at Beulah Park.

Valerina Dances To Upset Victory In Feature
May 6, 2005

Owner-trainer Walter Smith’s Valerina used a change in running styles to her advantage in springing the mild upset victory at Beulah Park on Friday. Ten starter allowance fillies and mares dueled as Tracmac and Miss Air Won battled head and head for the early lead. Stalking the frontrunners, Valerina began to slowly close the gap and wore down the pacesetters with less than 70 yards to run. Edging away to a ¾-length win, Valerina covered the six furlongs over the fast track in 1:12 3/5.

Ridden by Octavio Reyes, Valerina returned $28.20, $9.80 and $3.40. Celestial Sea closed strongly for second and paid $3.00 and $2.40 as the wagering favorite. Sandalias closed from the back of the pack for third and had a payoff of $3.60.

Live racing returns to Beulah Park on Saturday with eleven live races. Saturday is closing day at Beulah as well as Kentucky Derby Day. Watch and wager on all the exciting action from Beulah Park as well as Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. First post time is set for 1:15 p.m.

Octavio Reyes on Valerina (2) hit the finish first in the sixth
race Friday at Beulah Park.

Sweet Victory for Seeking the Honey at Beulah Park
May 4, 2005

Sandra Lee Smith, Mike Bailey, and Gary Dillion’s Seeking the Honey assumed command early and pulled away impressively in the featured race at Beulah Park on Wednesday. Ten Accredited Ohio-bred fillies and mares set sail as Seeking the Honey darted quickly to the lead. Pressed in earnest by Tiffany’s Award and Ruthless Bragg, Seeking the Honey repelled her challengers with 5/16 of a mile to go and drew away down the lane to score the victory. Winning by 9-1/2-lenghts, Seeking the Honey ran the six furlongs over the fast track in 1:12 4/5.

Ridden by Ivan Gonzalez for trainer Larry E. Smith, Seeking the Honey paid $3.80, $2.60 and $2.60 as the wagering favorite. Ruthless Bragg hung gamely to second and returned $5.00 and $3.20. Grey Gallant closed well for third and had a show payoff of $3.60.

Live racing returns to Beulah Park on Friday with nine live races. First post time is set for 1:15 p.m.

Ivan Gonzalez tosses his riding crop after the win on Seeking the
Honey in the seventh race Wednesday at Beulah Park.

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