Bubbles On Ice pops a champagne performance to win Memories of Silver

OZONE PARK, NY – Bubbles On Ice and Javier Castellano pops a champagne performance to win Sunday’s $100,000 Memories of Silver Stakes at Aqueduct.

This was her first North American start and her first start for trainer Christophe Clement.

“What really impressed me the most was the way she did it off a slow pace and tight corners,” said Castellano. “She should stretch out pretty well. It’s hard for horses to come off the pace when they go as slow as they did up front, and she did it well. I really like this filly. I think she has a bright future ahead of her.”

Favorite Fluffy Socks, Sleek Lynx, and Oyster Box completed the order of finish. Song of Innocence was a scratch from the Memories of Silver.

This is Bubbles On Ice’s 1st win of the year to improve her career record to 5-2-0-0. The 3-Year-Old Starspangledbanner filly has now earned $55,000 for her owners Glen Hill Farm, Madaket Stables LLC, and Cheyenne Stables LLC.

“The first time out, I thought it was better that she was covered up,” said Clement. “She got a great ride and saved ground. She had a great-turn-of-foot. There was a small question mark on the distance, but she showed her form this afternoon.”

“When she first came here, I didn’t think she was handling the turns very well in her breezes,” said Clement. “Her past two works were good at Payson Park, so I was happy with that. She answered the question about the distance this afternoon. I’m delighted.”

Bubbles On Ice returned $9.80 to win, $4.50 to place, and $3.60 to show.