Mag 1 Uses Late Rush To Win Flying Breed Stakes

Mag 1 (#8), under jockey Rolando Cabrera, gets up over The Cazador (#3) in the $50,000 Flying Breed Stakes Saturday at Delta Downs.

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Saddled by trainer Katie Carlos, Mag 1 completed the 220 yards in a quick :11.630 clocking to record a 103 speed index. It was the fifth career win in nine starts for the son of Mr Jess Kue.

Mag 3 Racing owns the bay gelding out of Oak Tree Chic by Oak Tree Special. The $30,000 winner's purse boosted his bankroll to $98,320. H&M Racing is the breeder.

Runner-up The Cazador snapped a three-race win-streak settling for the $10,000 second-place payday. Michael Zingelmann trains the Sir Runaway Dash 5-year-old for owner Rayne Knight. Bred by Zingelmann and Curtis Crewnwelge, The Cazador has earned $212,195. Donald Watson rode the gelding out of Told Ya by Toast To Dash.

On Point, a 4-year-old Five Bar Cartel gelding racing for T M Ranch finished half-a-length back to pick up $5,500 for third. Jockey David Alvarez had the riding call for trainer Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Ryan and Jude Robicheaux bred the $89,832 earner from the Streakin La Jolla mare La Jollan Queen.

Rf Fast Dash N Blue, Hot Prize, Brileys Prize, Mardi Gras Paint, Ms Diamond Prize, Five Bar Fast and Mr Sixy Piloto completed the field.

For more information about the season visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com.

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4.