Pay The Driver runs a solid race
at the Tulsa State Fair Stakes G2
FORT WORTH, TEXAS— Pay The Driver, a 2-year-old sorrel tobiano mare,
won the Tulsa State Fair Stakes G2, held July 29 at Fair Meadows in
Tulsa, Okla. The mare is owned by Laurel J Ranch in La Junta, Colo.,
trained by Brian Muse and ridden by Richard Vasquez.
Pay The Driver wins by half a length at the Tulsa State Fair Stakes.
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Pay The Driver
Flashin High
On A High
Dash For Cash
Yankee Doll
Hemp N Flash
Hempen
Miss Flashy Moon
Penny Driver
My Designated Driver
First Down Dash
Lady MP
Pacs Penny Bang
Pacific Bailey
Bang Ups Penny
Pay The Driver completed the 350-yard distance in 17.93 seconds, a
full length ahead of the second place horse. The mare, sired by
Flashin High and out of Penny Driver, earned $16,995 for the win,
bringing her earnings to $24,534.
Royal Grip and Snow Warning tied for second place with a posted a
time of 18.02 seconds. Royal Grip is a bay solid Paint-bred mare
sired by Royal Quick Flash and out of Got A Grip. She is owned by
Jimmy Maddux of Weatherford, Texas, trained by Brandon Parum and
ridden by Roy Brooks.
Snow Warning is a 2-year-old sorrel overo mare also sired by Royal
Quick Flash and out of Western Lineage. She is owned by Ronald Yates
and James Skimbo of Fort Smith, Ark., trained by Skimbo and ridden by
Rodger Smith.
Rio Rojo Jess, Heza Royal Sin, Velosity, Quick Kitabon, Which Way
Willie, I Ant Jo Hero and Moon Bully completed the field of starters.
More about Paint Horse racing
Horse racing has long been one of America’s favorite spectator
sports. With the recent growth of the Paint Horse breed, it’s no
wonder that Paints have become one of the hottest tickets in the
horse racing industry.
Since 1966, when APHA officially recognized the sport, Paint racing
has made major strides forward. In that inaugural year, 17 starters
ran for $1,290 in just two states—Texas and Oklahoma. In 2005, more
than 600 starters competed in more than 800 APHA-recognized races for
purses totaling more than $5.1 million.
A total of 18 states now feature Paint racing, including Arizona,
California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota,
Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Paint Horses also race in Canada.
“The future is really bright for Paint racing,” said Lex Smurthwaite,
APHA’s executive director. “Owners from other racing breeds are
getting involved with Paints because of the strong and steady growth
of our program. It is still relatively easy to get involved and be
competitive.”
For more information on Paint Horse racing, contact APHA’s racing
department at
(817) 222-6444, e-mail racing@apha.com, or visit paintracing.com.
