Dreamers Cartel cruises to victory in the Merial West/Southwest Distaff Challenge at Arapahoe Park on Saturday afternoon.

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Coming into the race off the fastest qualifying time during the June 22nd trials, Dreamers Cartel completed the 400 yard task in :20.090 seconds into a 20 mph headwind. Ridden by Russell Vicchrilli, the Chris Gandarilla trainee picked up $12,420 and secured a starting position in the $175,000 Merial Distaff Challenge Championship(G1) at Prairie Meadows on October 27th.

Jockey Russell Vicchrilli returns aboard Dreamers Cartel after winning the Merial West/Southwest Distaff
Challenge at Arapahoe Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Urbanite earned $5,400 for owner Royal Dream Ranch, LLC. Jaime Dominguez trains the Check Him Out 5-year-old with Felipe Garcia-Luna riding. Blane Schvaneveldt and John Andreini bred the mare in California from the First Down Dash mare Imjumpn. She earned more than $72,000.

Terry Wootan's Jesiacountrychick finished 1-¾ lengths back for the show position. Larry Chaves trains the Country Chicks Man 4-year-old out of Miss Jess Rogue, by Mr Jess Perry. Ridden by Cody Jensen, the Yates/Bennet/Wootan bred filly earned $2,700.

Opportunity Runaway, Corona For You, Fast Dash Tanisha, Shake Em Rub, Hardly A Tres, A Regal Blue Sky and Miss Country Chicks completed the Merial West/Southwest field.