HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida, CMC – The identical day he captured his maiden Sandy Lane Gold Cup title, Barbadian champion coach Saffie Joseph Jr additionally gained two high-profile races at two tracks within the USA.
Joseph captured the $215 000 Fasig-Tipton Davina Dale Stakes at Gulfstream Park with The Queen MG, whereas Haulin Ice was victorious within the $150 000 Downthedustyroad Stakes in Arkansas at Oaklawn Park.
The Queen MG, a three-year-old brown filly, was a snug winner, going 1600 meters, ending 2-3/4 lengths away from the wire at 1:37.85.
Over in Arkansas, Haulin Ice, a four-year-old roan filly, was additionally a transparent winner by six lengths over 1200 meters.
Haulin Ice broke effectively and moved as much as take the lead by a gap quarter in 22.21 seconds, proceeded on the entrance finish by a half-mile in 45.73, then elevated her benefit to the wire to complete in 1:10.26. Punchy Lady completed second, whereas it was one other 5 1/2 lengths again in third to Interesting Addie.
Haulin Ice will probably be honored by the Arkansas Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Horsemen’s Affiliation on March 28, having gained the Arkansas-bred of the 12 months title on account of the $447 350 she earned final 12 months, which topped all 2024 earnings by registered Arkansas-breds.