Adequan Sam Houston Derby Challenge

It was clear from the three trials run at Sam Houston Race Park on April 25 that Saturday's final for the $65,450 Adequan Sam Houston Derby Challenge would be tough for each of the 3-year-old in the 400-yard stakes.

The second-fastest qualifier, Jessesflyincowgirl, was more than up for the challenge, digging in over Party On The Moon in a time of :20.378. Christian Ramos rode the filly by Flying Cowboy 123 to victory for trainer Marc Jungers. Jose Luis Gonzalez owns the Oklahoma-bred, who was making her fifth career start and winning for the third time. Bred by Celia Kinsey and Sandra Wood, the filly picked up her first stakes win after competing only in Grade 1 and 2 futurity trials last year.

“I felt we had the best horse, trainer and jockey in the race,” said Gonzalez following the race.

Jungers indicated Jessesflyincowgirl will head to Ruidoso Downs for their upcoming racing season before making plans for the Adequan Derby Challenge Championship (G3) on October 18 at The Downs at Albuquerque. 

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