SS CALENDAR GIRL STILL PERFECT AT REMINGTON PARK

For Immediate Release
Thursday, March 14, 2013

OKLAHOMA CITY – Thursday night racing joined the weekly schedule with SS Calendar Girl winning a 300-yard battle to stay undefeated in three career starts at Remington Park. The 3-year-old filly won the $23,500 allowance by a head in a three-way photo over Eyesa Romantic and LT Count It.

Owned by Cuadra Landrilleros Ltd. Co. of Yukon, Okla. and trained by Bonafacio Almanza, SS Calendar Girl was ridden by Raul Gutierrez. The Oklahoma-bred filly won her first two career races here in 2012, including the FL Lady Bug Stakes on Oklahoma Speedfest Day. Returning to Oklahoma City for her first start of 2013, SS Calendar Girl had to dig in to remain perfect at Remington Park, crossing the finish in :15.478 seconds over a fast track.

Away at 9-2 odds in the wagering, SS Calendar Girl paid $11.20 to win, $6.20 to place and $3.80 to show. Eyesa Romantic lost by a head, paying $30.60 to place and $14.40 to show. Another head back in third was LT Count It who paid $2.80 to show. Dale N James was the beaten 8-5 wagering favorite, finishing sixth.

An Oklahoma-bred 3-year-old filly by Finding Nemo from the Mr Jess Perry mare First Prize Robin, SS Calendar Girl has now won four career races from five attempts overall. The winner’s share of the purse, $16,330, moves her lifetime earnings to $52,426.

The 2013 American Quarter Horse & Mixed-Breed Season continues with a 12-race program starting at 6pm on Friday. The featured stakes race this week is Saturday in the $35,000 SLM Big Daddy Stakes at 550 yards.

Normal post time on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays is 6pm with Sunday afternoon racing offered at 1:30pm. The season continues thru June 2.

Open daily at 10:30am for casino gaming and simulcast racing, Remington Park features the Bricktown Brewery on the casino floor. Admission, general parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park.

Tracked by over 31,000 fans on Facebook and 3,500 Twitter followers, Remington Park is Oklahoma City’s only Racetrack & Casino and is located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com. 

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