December 12 - 18
“Michel” Just In Time In The Samuel Handicap
December 18, 2004
M.Y. Stables, Inc.’s Just
Michel used the inside part of the track to her advantage to pull off the
upset in the $25,000 Samuel Handicap at Beulah Park on Saturday. Ten
accomplished Beulah Park starters set sail as a trio of pacesetters,
including odds-on favorite Mercer’s Launch, grappled for the lead in the
early stages. Restrained in the middle of the pack, Just Michel started to
weave her way through traffic before maneuvering towards the fence for the
final furlong. Surging forward, Just Michel collared Mercer’s Launch in the
final strides to win by a neck in a running time of 1:12 2/5 for the six
furlongs over the fast track.
Jockey Yuri Yaranga said, “
The inside part of the track was good so I went to the rail inside of the
other two horses (Mercer’s Launch and One Bad Dude). It was the best place
to be. This marked the first stakes victory in Ohio this season for Yaranga.
Trainer Michael Nance
plans on running Just Michel during the upcoming winter season at Beulah
Park that begins January 8th, 2005. Nance is no stranger to good sprint
talent having conditioned past Ohio sprint stars Downthepike Mike and Ben’s
Reflection.
Winning for the second
time in five starts this year, Just Michel paid $25.40, $3.60 and $2.20.
Mercer’s Launch dug in gamely for second and returned $2.10 and $2.10.
Brent’s Challanger closed strongly for third and had a payoff of $2.20.
Live racing returns to
Beulah Park on Sunday with the Ohio seven and seven program. First post time is set for 12:15
p.m.
Speedy Halo Golden In Beulah Park Feature
December 17, 2004
Owner-trainer Robert W.
Roe’s Speedy Halo made his return from a July vacation a prosperous one by
marching to victory in the featured race at Beulah Park on Friday. Seven
allowance runners contested over the fast going as the wagering favorite
Here Comes Bragg and longshot Eye O You squabbled over the early lead.
Settling off of the early pace, Speedy Halo began to uncoil his rally as
they reach the top of the lane. Powering by the pacesetters, Speedy Halo
galloped away to a 1-1/4-length victory in a running time of 1:43 1/5 for
the 1 mile distance.
Ridden by Edgar Paucar,
Speedy Halo returned $8.80, $5.20 and $4.00. U B the Judge muster up a nice
run for second and paid $4.00 and $3.60. The Potters Hand finished third and
had a payoff of $6.00.
Live racing returns to
Beulah Park on Saturday with the Ohio seven and seven program. Saturday’s
feature is the running of the Samuel Handicap for 3-year-olds and upward who
have started at Beulah Park during the Fall 2004 meet.
Speedy Halo hits the finish line Friday at Beulah Park.
Conte Amour Scores Sweet Victory At Beulah Park
December 16, 2004
Billy Hays’ Conte Amour used
tactical speed to his advantage in powering away to victory in the featured
race at Beulah Park on Thursday. Outpaced through the first furlong, Conte
Amour quickly darted between horses and took command as the field reached
the top of the lane. Once emerging with the lead, Conte Amour began to
stride clear and drew away to a 3-3/4-length victory over the fast going.
The running time of 57 1/5 for the 5 furlongs was the fastest time of the
fall meet for that distance.
Ridden by leading jockey
Marco Ccamaque for trainer Rex Stokes, Conte Amour returned $6.40, $4.00 and
$2.80 as the favorite in the wagering. Shamrocks Fibber battled on gamely
for second and paid $12.00 and $5.80. Leaving Texas closed belatedly for
third and had a payoff of $4.00.
Live racing returns to
Beulah Park on Friday with the Ohio seven and seven program. First post
time is set for 12:15 p.m.
Conte Amour takes his place in the winner's circle with
jockey Marco
Ccamaque following the win Thursday at Beulah Park.
Patti’s Clown Steals The Show At Beulah Park
December 14, 2004
M.Y. Stables, Inc.’s Patti’s
Clown easily dismantled her competition in the featured race from Beulah
Park on Tuesday. Eight Ohio-bred allowance runners battled as Patti’s Clown
and Glory Win tussled for the early lead. Moving into the turn, Patti’s
Clown collared Glory Win and began to slowly draw away. Once reaching the
top of the stretch, Patti’s Clown began to accelerate and powered away to an
easy 7-1/2-length victory. The running time for the six furlongs over the
fast track was 1:13 3/5.
Piloted by leading jockey
Marco Ccamaque for trainer Michael Nance, Patti’s Clown paid $3.20, $2.40
and $2.40 as the prohibitive favorite in the wagering. Foxy Gray closed
gamely for second and returned $7.40 and $4.20. Golden Izzy ran an even
third and had a payoff of $4.00.
Live racing returns to
Beulah Park on Thursday with the Ohio seven and seven program. First post
time is set for 12:15 p.m.
Marco Ccamaque rides high in the saddle following his win
on
Patti's Clown in the 4th race Tuesday at Beulah Park.
Come Home George Returns A Winner
December 12, 2004
Donna Foor’s Come Home
George led every step of the way en route to victory in the featured race at
Beulah Park on Sunday. Eight Ohio-bred maidens dueled as Come Home George
and Effective Icarus battled for the early lead. Turning for home, Come Home
George began to edge away from Effective Icarus and drew off to a 2-½-length
victory. The running time for the six furlongs over the muddy track was 1:13
1/5.Ridden by
Alexander Hernandez for trainer Alan White, Come Home George paid $5.00,
$3.00 and $2.40 as the wagering favorite. Effective Icarus faded to second
and returned $3.40 and $3.20. Route Forty Two rallied belatedly for third
and had a payoff of $2.80.
Live racing returns to
Beulah Park on Tuesday with ten live races. First post time is set for 12:55
p.m.
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