Admiral Kitten Wins John B. Connally Turf Cup at Sam Houston Race Park
Las Vegas, NV - Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas was the scene of the 1 1/8 mile $200,000 Connally Turf Cup Saturday, January 25. Michael Maker trained 19-10 favorite Admiral Kitten posted a narrow victory while pacesetter Fredericksburg finished second and Vertiformer finished third. King David, Michael's Gabriel, Arthur's Court and Cajun Don completed the order of finish while Marine Patrol scratched.
John B. Connally Turf Cup S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Admiral Kitten | J. Leparoux | $3.80 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 8 | Fredericksburg | L. Saez | $3.20 | $2.60 | |
| 1 | Vertiformer | J. Bravo | $3.40 |
Times in 5ths: :253 :503 1:144 1:381 1:494
Times in 100ths: :25.70 :50.70 1:14.97 1:38.26 1:49.80
Winning Trainer: Maker Michael | Owner: Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
Scratched: Marine Patrol
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: King David, Michael's Gabriel, Arthur's Court and Cajun Don |
| $2 Exacta (5-8) Paid: $14.80, $2 Quinella (5-8) Paid: $8.40, $2 Trifecta (5-8-1) Paid: $46.60, $2 Superfecta (5-8-1-4) Paid: $60.60, $2 Pick 3 (5-5/7/8-3/5) 3 Correct Paid: $31.40 Pick 3 Pool $12,514.00 , $2 Daily Double (7-5) Paid: $6.80 Daily Double Pool $7,076.00 |
