Accredited Louisiana Bred Tha Duke was is the fastest qualifier for the October 1 Grade 2 $426,500 Dash for Cash Futurity at Lone Star Park

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GRAND PRAIRE, TX–SEPTEMBER 27, 2022–Opening Night of the Lone Star Park's 2022 Fall Meeting of Champions featured ten trials to determine the field for the Grade 2, $426,500 Dash for Cash Futurity.    

The fastest qualifying time of the 94 horses in the trials was set by Tha Duke, an accredited Louisiana-Bred son of the #1 Louisiana first-crop sire Rc Me Leaving You.  

Luis Vivanco was in the irons, covering the 400 yards in :19.971 for trainer Raul Rodriguez, Jr. Tha Duke is owned-and-bred  by Ashton Elder and Miguel Romero, Jr.

A finalist in the RG2 $331,880 Laddie Futurity last May (he did not run back in the final), Tha Duke has compiled a (4) 3-0-0 record and banked $18,780. The sorrel is out of the Jess Louisiana Blue mare Precious Perry Girl.

Tha Duke will bring his three-race win streak into the October 1st Dash For Cash Futurity final. For a complete list of qualifiers CLICK HERE.