Gunny Freeway ran a affected person race Sept. 14 at Remington Park, and ultimately that resolve paid off along with his maiden victory and the primary winner for his sire, Blended Citizen .
With Harry Hernandez within the irons, Gunny Freeway stalked alongside the rail for a lot of the 7 1/2-furlong turf race bidding their time hoping a window to strike would turn into obtainable. Sitting fourth and with no clear path to the entrance obtainable, Hernandez moved sharply to the surface on the high of the stretch.
Now working four-wide, Gunny Freeway misplaced just a few strides to his rivals however with almost a furlong till the wire, the gelding caught the leaders and pulled away for a two-length triumph in 1:37.94.
Educated by Ronnie Cravens, the win got here in Gunny Freeway’s second begin. The gelding is a Davey De Wilkett homebred.
The sire stood this yr at Grand Central Stables Polo and Nation Membership in Haskell, Okla., for $2,000. Join BloodHorse Day by day
On the monitor, Blended Citizen proved versatile as he received on filth, turf, and artificial. He received a number of grade 3 races: The 2018 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and Peter Pan Stakes (G3) in addition to the 2019 Louisiana Stakes (G3), which was his penultimate begin.
Campaigned by Sayjay Racing, Greg Corridor, and Brooke Hubbard, Blended Citizen was bred in Kentucky by Ray Hanson. In 22 begins, the son of Proud Citizen was 5-1-2 with $558,230 in earnings.
