Ernie Owl triumphs at Emerald Downs – Horse Racing
Friday night at Emerald Downs, the razor-sharp Ernie Owl maintained his perfect in the money streak.
With a two-length triumph over Strawberry Topper in the featured $10,000 Parametrix Purse for older horses, the 5-year-old Kentucky-bred scored his fifth victory of the year. In all nine races this year including the last seven starts at Emerald Downs, Ernie Owl has finished first, second or third.
Ernie Owl ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1 minute, 16 1/5 seconds on a fast track and paid $3.40, $2.40 and $2.10, with Gallyn Mitchell riding his second winner of the night. For owner John Chase, Charles Essex is the trainer.
Ernie Owl with earnings of $36,510 is 5-2-2 in nine starts this year, swept past Bleu Tarp into the stretch and held off Strawberry Topper late for the triumph.
Strawberry Topper offered a solid bid in the lane and is ridden by Deborah Hoonan-Trujillo, but settled for second place and couldn’t get past Ernie Owl. Strawberry Topper returned $3 and $4.80.
To finish third, Snake Attack, ridden by Kevin Krigger, ran evenly and paid $3.20. The order of finish was completed by Flaming Bullet, Chickasaw Park and Bleu Tarp. Chickasaw park was bumped at the start and failed to threaten and was bidding for his 13th career win at Emerald Downs.
For $10,000, Ernie Owl was reclaimed by trainer Mike Chambers, who saddled the gelding to four wins and a second in five starts before losing him via claim on July 16.
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