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SHELBYVILLE, IN—AUGUST 8, 2020—Starting from post eight, Jess A Flyin Beach got out of the gate near the front and was able to secure an early lead. He then extended his stride for the easy victory by three and three-quarter lengths in a time of :19.935 seconds. Coronados Lil Lady and Antonio Rodriguez moved up to second followed by Shakeitonthebeach and Shanley Jackson for third.
Jess A Flyin Beach is owned and trained by Tony Cunningham. The sophomore gelding has now won three races in eight starts lifetime.
"He turned in a great effort in the trial in his last start for the Miss Roxie Little and won but got disqualified (for interference) and missed the final," said Cunningham. "He sure was impressive today. We just hope for luck in the final and see how he does."
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A photo at the finish line declared HH CJ Shake a winner by a neck over Beach Benny. Fast Soldier and Cesar Esqueda also won the advantage of a close photo for third over SBM Soulja Boy and Jackson.
Owned by Larry Carter, John Myers, Gary Brandon Bell and Rusty Hawkins, HH CJ Shake and Juan Marquez earned their first win of the season in four starts. The duo has been knocking at the door in their last two outings with second place finishes. HH CJ Shake was a multiple stakes winner last year at two for his connections and his earnings are now over $221,000.
"CJ is a superstar at 300 yards and he’s starting to come around at 400," said Martin. "He faced some tough competition in Louisiana Lover in his last two starts. He has a lot of heart. We look forward to going back up against those tough horses in the final and see what he can do."
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For the top 10 qualifiers, with times, sires, dams, owners, breeders, trainers and jockeys, for the QHRAI SSA Derby CLICK HERE.
Cunningham and Smith will each saddle three in the final (Cunningham – Jess a Flyin Beach, Beach Benny, Incognito Escondido, and Smith – Louisiana Lover, Thunder Beach, Cinnamon Beach) while Martin saddles two (HH CJ Shake, Jess Z Bob). Of the 10 qualifiers, six are by Indiana’s top Quarter Horse sire Escondido Beach, who stands at Sheri and Glen Miller’s farm in northern Indiana.
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