FAVORITE IM PASSING B WINS OKLAHOMA JUVENILE
Im Passing B stayed undefeated on Saturday at Remington Park, winning his second career race in the $50,000 Oklahoma Juvenile. The event was for those who competed in trials for the Grade 2 Oklahoma Futurity but didn’t make the final of top 10 time qualifiers.
Owned by Family Racing and Cimarron Nursery2 of Homestead, Fla. and trained by Jorge Gonzalez, Im Passing B improved on a solid start to win the juvenile by a half-length under jockey Salvador Martinez. Away as the wagering favorite at 8-5 odds, Im Passing B crossed the 300-yard finish line in :15.523 on a fast track for a speed index of 88.
Famous Cartelcowgirl (9-2 odds) was second while Dance Hawl Gal (16-1) was third.
A 2-year-old colt by Freighttrain B from the Mr Jess Perry mare Splendifferous, Im Passing B earned $20,833 for his second win. He did win his Oklahoma Futurity trial on March 11 to begin his career. The young colt now has a total bankroll of $26,617.
Im Passing B was bred in Oregon by Chad Hart.
Remington Park racing continues Sunday, March 26 with the first race set for 4pm-Central.
Tracked by more than 172,000 fans on Facebook and 10,700 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $316 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park features the 2023 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa season through June 3. Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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