Race Recaps Mia Mischief Terrorizes $150,000 Purple Martin March 24, 2018 Race Recaps Mia Mischief Terrorizes $150,000 Purple Martin March 24, 2018 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article HOT SPRINGS, AR – Bill and Corinne Heiligbrod’s Mia Mischief was all business on Saturday, terrorizing her foes with ease in the $150,000 Purple Martin Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Sent postward as the heavy 3/5 favorite under Ricardo Santana, Jr., Mia Mischief initially settled off the pace while Salt Bae led through opening splits of :21.46 and :45.16. Making her bid at the 3/8-pole, Mia Mischief swung into action in the far turn and hit the top of the stretch with a 2-length lead. The Steve Asmussen trainee was ridden out to the wire in fine fashion, winning by 8 1/4 lengths in a final time of 1:09.65 for the 6-furlong main track event. “She acted great the whole time,” said assistant trainer Darren Fleming. “I thought she relaxed nice off the pace. I’m sure everybody expected us to be the pace, but Ricardo changed it around, and she relaxed nice behind them and came and got them.” Salt Bae tired after trying in vain to chase the winner, but she still managed to hold onto second by 1 1/2 lengths over Criminal Mischief. A photo finish for fourth was awarded to Turbo Shaft by a nose over Buy Sell Hold, with Clay’s Dialing In, Vision of Justice, and Msbrooklynbrawler completing the order of finish. Mia Mischief’s win was her first of the year and improved her overall record to 6-3-3-0 with career earnings of $220,800. The Purple Martin was the second start in 2018 for the 3-year-old daughter of Into Mischief, following a hard-fought second-place finish last out here in the $125,000 Dixie Belle Stakes. “She was a little tired last time,” said Santana, Jr. “We have a lot of confidence in her. I knew she was going to be pretty fit for this race. Today, she fit unbelievable, and we had a perfect trip. We turned for home, and she came home pretty good. She was much the best today.” Mia Mischief returned $3.20 to win, $2.40 to place, and $2.10 to show. Salt Bae brought back $4.20 to place and $3.60 to show, while Criminal Mischief paid $4.80 to show. Be sure to check the Results page for details on every thoroughbred and quarter horse race in North America, including how our PREMIUM PICKS performed!
Kentucky Downs and Del Mar Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 683 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
Kentucky Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 565 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
College Football Picks & NFL Tips | Dudes Who Bet Sports 205 Aaron & Papa Dude give their College Football picks for… Read More
Pacific Classic 2024 Picks and Rapid-Fire | Blinkers Off 682 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1… Read More
Del Mar Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 564 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint] Aaron previews the 2024 Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Kentucky… Read More
Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Kentucky Downs on September… Read More
Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club… Read More
Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf] Dr. Miranda gives her exacta picks & plays from the… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024 Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with… Read More