Appygolucky the Best in Beulah Feature
April 29, 2006

Owner-trainer Charlie Lawson’s Appygolucky stalked quick early fractions before taking the short way home to victory on Saturday. Ten claimers dueled as One Way Out and Dr. E. Claire battled strongly for the early lead. Bidding his time near the middle of the pack, Appygolucky rallied along the inside rail and grabbed the lead with a furlong and a half to the finish. Drawing away to a 1 ¾ length win, Appygolucky covered the one mile over the fast track in 1:41 4/5.

Ridden by Edgar Paucar, Appygolucky paid $7.60, $3.80 and $3.20. Dr. E. Claire battled gamely for second and returned $3.60 and $3.00. He Rose Gain closed well for third and had a show payoff of $5.00.

Live racing returns to Beulah Park on Wednesday with ten live races, first post time is 1:15 p.m. Saturday’s Fortune 6 paid $352.50 for 6 of 6 winners with the combination 1-4-7-2-6-9. Wednesday's Jackpot is worth $10,000, sponsored by WinTicket.com.

Forli's Match (#9-left outside) stalks the field in the first of two turns in the 8th race
Saturday before closing and winning at Beulah Park.

Mississippi River Rolls to Feature Win
April 26, 2006

Owner-trainer Boyce Gooch’s Mississippi River settled just behind the frontrunners before edging past the race favorite in the final strides for the victory on Wednesday. Eight claimers clashed as Cuddlebrink assumed command with Lifes Crown pressing intently from second. Turning into the homestretch, Lifes Crown grabbed the lead and appeared to be drawing away until Mississippi River surged past him at the wire. Winning by a nose Mississippi River covered the six furlongs over the fast track in 1:11 1/5.

Ridden by Jose Calo, Mississippi River paid $16.20, $5.80 and $3.40. Lifes Crown dug in gamely for second and returned $3.20 and $2.40. Quiet Soul closed strongly for third and had a show payoff of $2.80.

Live racing returns to Beulah Park on Saturday with eight live races. Wednesday’s Fortune 6 jackpot was hit for $10,000, sponsored by WinTicket.com. Saturday’s carryover is guaranteed at $10,000. First post time is 1:15 p.m.

Twocatchacat (#3 - KY)  with Louis Stokes up outlasts Glitter Copy (MI) in the third race
Wednesday at Beulah Park. The third race was run over 1 mile 70 yards.

Captive Lady Dispatches of Foes in Feature
April 24, 2006

Edgar Paucar on Still Voice (#9 - center with purple silks) glances back at eventual winner
Captive Lady (#2 - green silks, third from left) with Hector Rosario, Jr. up in the feature race
Monday at Beulah Park. Captive Lady edged past Still Voice down the stretch for the win.

William Ryan’s Captive Lady settled just off of the early pace before dashing to the front to win at Beulah Park on Monday. Nine Ohio bred allowance runners squared off as Bright Spot and wagering favorite Still Voice battled for the lead. At the top of the lane Captive Lady swung into action and took control in the final 70 yards. Winning by 1 ½ lengths, Captive Lady covered the six furlongs over the fast track in 1:13 3/5.

Ridden by Hector Rosario, Jr. for trainer Ivan Vazquez, Captive Lady paid $6.80, $3.20 and $2.60. Still Voice dug in gamely for second and returned $2.60 and $2.10. Four Speed closed strongly for third and had a show payoff of $3.40.

Beulah Park will run Wednesdays and Saturdays until closing on May 6, Kentucky Derby day. Live racing returns on Wednesday with nine races, first post at 1:15 p.m. Monday's Fortune 6 paid $255.50 for 6 of 6 winners. Wednesday’s Fortune 6 jackpot sits at $10,000, sponsored by WinTicket.com.