Shatto Stoli Bounces Off Billy Montgomery to Set Top Mark in Mardi Gras Derby Trials
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The 10 fastest state-bred 3-year-olds, from three trial races contested today, will return to the Bossier City racecourse on Saturday, March 18th to vie for a $42,254 payday while going 400 yards.
Coming off a win in the Billy Montgomery LAD Stakes on January 14th, Shatto Stoli completed the 400 yards in :19.926 seconds, into 15 mph headwind, to post the top qualifying time. Jockey David Alvarez had the riding assignment aboard the son of world champion sire Stoli.
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Tf Eyesa Firefighter posted a nose win in the second trial for owner La Herradura Racing LLC and trainer Erasmo Hernandez. Jockey J.R. Ramirez rode the son of Fighter On Fire to the second fastest time of :20.061 seconds.
Steve Tate bred the multiple stakes-placed son of Fighter On Fire from the Mr Eye Opener mare Eyes R Special. Third in the Billy Montgomery Stakes in his last start, Tf Eyesa Firefighter has earned $39,150.
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Champion sire Coronas Leaving You dominated the trials with four qualifiers including La Mos Corona, 3rd fastest, Zoobbo, 5th fastest, Jrs Coronas Shadow 7th fastest and Coronaoro 9th fastest.
Other sires with qualifiers include Jess Louisiana Blue, Game Patriot and Tee Cos.
For the complete list of Mardi Gras Derby qualifiers, their times, sires, dams, owners, breeders, trainers and jockeys CLICK HERE.