Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
Friday, March 23, 2018
by Eric Alwan
Suze Returns is top qualifier for $269,459 West Texas Futurity
Suze Returns blasted to a daylight win in the 5th trial and set the top qualifying time for $269,459 West Texas Futurity on Friday at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.
The two-year-old Oklahoma-bred daughter of High Rate of Return won her career debut by an impressive 2 and 1/4 lengths and stopped the clock for the 300 yard trial in 15.109 seconds, good for a 97 speed index. She paid $19.60 on a $2 win ticket.
The top qualifier is trained by Juan M. Gonzalez for owner Joe Rios of El Paso, Texas. Jaime Parga Leos was the winning pilot.
Here is the list of qualifiers:
Suze Returns; 15.109; Sweet Temptation, 15.187; Jmf Dasher, 15.220; Steamin Eagle, 15.234; Lethal Lil, 15.241; Jess Like Fire, 15.251; Little Party Wagon, 15.282, Ms Talks A lot, 15.294, All Sophia Wanted, 15.309 and Eagle Coast, 15.326.
The West Texas Futurity finale will be run on Saturday, April 14.
Advance wagering on Sunland Derby (Gr. III) day card begins Saturday
Live racing resumes on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Advance wagering on Sunday’s Sunland Derby (Gr. III) day card will be available on Saturday.
Join racing personalities Tom Dawson, Robert Geller and Julie Farr for a free Handicapping Seminar on Sunday starting at 11 a.m. in the Signature Showroom.
Photo Credit: Coady Photography
