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Borger Boy Sets Top Mark In Bank of America Texas Maiden Challenge Trials
Borger Boy, under jockey Santos Carrizles, setting the fastest time in the Bank of America Texas Maiden Challenge trials at Sam Houston Race Park.

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Borger Boy Sets Top Mark In Bank of America Texas Maiden Challenge Trials

HOUSTON, TX—APRIL 22, 2017—West Texas Juvenile-placed Borger Boy got his first victory Saturday night with a neck win over Chula Kid to set the fastest qualifying time for the $41,757 Bank of America Texas Maiden Challenge at Sam Houston Race Park.

The son of champion sire Bigtime Favorite completed the 350 yards in :17.584 seconds, a 94-speed index, to get the top qualifying spot.

Josue Ponce saddled the 3-year-old in his first start this season for owner Almada Racing. Last year he was in the money in four of seven starts including a third place effort in the West Texas Juvenile at Sunland Park.

Santos Carrizales rode the Bullard Farms Texas bred out of Sterakin Pea, by Streakin La Jolla.

The 10 fastest qualifier will return on May 13th to vie for the winners' sire of the purse over 350 yards.

For the complete list of qualifiers CLICK HERE.

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