OQHRA

OKLAHOMA CITY -- April 6, 2018 – Memories R Golden set the best time over 11 trials at 330 yards on Friday night, as five qualifiers were determined for the Remington Park Futurity. Memories R Golden handled the ninth trial of the evening in :16.447 over a fast track.

A strong north wind howled throughout the 11 trials, ranging in strength from 21-24mph, providing a tailwind push for all competitors. Memories R Golden won the ninth trial by three-quarters of a length under jockey Edwuin Lujan. Owned by Ricardo Morales of Roma, Texas and trained by Manuel Almanza, Memories R Golden led a trio of runners from the ninth trial that will go on to the Remington Park Futurity on April 21.

Memories R Golden is undefeated through two starts this season at Remington Park. A 2-year-old filly by Fantastic Corona Jr from the First Down Dash mare Tiny First Down, she was bred in Oklahoma by Thomas Bradbury and Vaughn Cook.  

Restricted to eligible Oklahoma-bred 2-year-olds, the Remington Park Futurity will be worth a total of $934,500 on April 21. The five qualifiers from the first night of trials, with their individual time, trial number and trainer are:

1. Memories R Golden - :16.447 (trial 9), Manuel Almanza
2. Charlies Fury - :16.512 (trial 1), Michelle Hurdle
3. Jeaniologi - :16.559 (trial 9), Eddie Lee Willis
4. Jess Let It B - :16.561, Eddie Willis
5. Temptingsecretfly - :16.663 (trial 1), Amanda Tongay

The second night of Remington Park Futurity trials are on Saturday, April 7, with the final 11 races on the 12-race program set to establish the five qualifiers that will join the five from Friday night. The first race Saturday is at 6pm. 

Sunday racing will feature trials for the $347,400 Remington Park Derby. The first race Sunday is at 1:30pm. All times are Central.

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Tracked by over 136,000 fans on Facebook and more than 9,600 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided over $189 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Remington Park, Oklahoma City’s only Racetrack & Casino, is home to the $934,500 Remington Park Futurity on Saturday, April 21. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, Remington Park is 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.