Race Recaps Tio Magico Has His Way In The Queenston July 11, 2021 Credit: Michael Burns Photo Race Recaps Tio Magico Has His Way In The Queenston July 11, 2021 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Full Card Plays Now Available There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why TORONTO, ON – Sam-Son Farm homebred Tio Magico took the co-featured $125,000 Queenston Stakes, a 7-furlong sprint for Canadian-foaled 3-year-olds, in front-running fashion with Luis Contreras aboard for trainer Gail Cox. The Uncle Mo-Magic Broomstick gelding broke sharp and cruised through fractions of :23.85 and :46.95 en route to the 2-1/2-length victory in 1:22.54. “I just love this guy. I think you haven’t seen the best of him,” said a beaming Contreras after the victory. “He has something that attracts me and makes me feel good.” Cutting back to 7 furlongs after finishing fifth in a 1 1/16-mile allowance race here on June 19, Tio Magico paid $6.50 to win as the 2/1 second choice. The winning effort improved his record to 2-1-1 from 8 career starts. “We’ve always liked this horse a lot,” said Cox. “He ran so well last year, and I think we just probably messed around with his style a little bit. This is how he wants to run, and I think he’ll run a distance like this. His gallop out was huge. So, it was so nice to be able to win like this.” Tio Magico was a top three Queen’s Plate contender, assessed at 6/1 odds in the Winterbook predictive rankings. When asked about targeting the 1 1/4-mile first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, which takes place on Sunday, August 22 at Woodbine, Cox said the date would be up for discussion among the connections. Artie’s Storm angled out wide from mid-pack on the final turn and came on to finish second in the Queenston, with Queen’s Plate eligible Red River Rebel, the 9/5 favourite, chasing from the rail in third. Del Griffith finished fourth and was followed by Master Spy, another Plate contender who pressed the pace near the turn, and Download. Gretzky the Great was scratched along with Candy Overload, who was cross-entered in the Marine.
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