RELENTLESS KNOCKOUT WINS FL LADY BUG STAKES AT REMINGTON PARK

Relentless Knockout stacked the FL Lady Bug Stakes on top of her maiden-breaking victory just 16 days ago, winning her second consecutive race on Saturday, May 31 at Remington Park.

Owned by Alcala Ranch of Jones, Okla. and trained by Cristian Alcala, Relentless Knockout was ridden by Juan Pulido. The $75,000 FL Lady Bug Stakes was at 350 yards for 2-year-old Oklahoma-bred fillies.

After a solid start, Relentless Knockout powered home to a three-quarter length victory over BP Hail Mary. Tell Sashay Shes Hot broke out at the start, then circled the field to make a big rally for third-place, only a nose behind BP Hail Mary. Illegal Cowgirl 123 was the 3-2 wagering favorite but was never really involved in the race, finishing last.

Relentless Knockout hit the finish line in :17.614 on the fast track for a 90 speed index.
Let go at 5-1 odds, Relentless Knockout paid $13.60 to win, $6.40 to place and $4.20 to show.

The FL Lady Bug Stakes is the second win from three attempts this season at Remington Park for Relentless Knockout, after breaking her maiden status on May 15. The win in the stakes gained $43,200, pushing the young career earnings for Relentless Knockout to $58,615.

This was the first victory in the FL Lady Bug Stakes for owner Alcala Ranch and trainer Cristian Alcala. Pulido won the FL Lady Bug for the second time, he also won in 2022 aboard Eye On The Card.

The remaining order of finish in the FL Lady Bug Stakes after the top three finishers: Beltane, 4th; Shez An Outgoing Gal, 5th; Bernina Express, 6th; Queen Sin Tacha, 7th, then Illegal Cowgirl 123, 8th and last.

The FL Lady Bug Stakes is named after FL Lady Bug, a prominent broodmare and American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame inductee. She was owned by Hall of Fame owners and breeders Marvin and Lela Barnes of Ada, Okla.

Remington Park has provided more than $380 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 presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.

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