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Alabama Hills Sets New Track Record in Crooked River Hook Stakes at Crooked River Roundup
Alabama Hills, ridden by Alex Anaya, wins the Crooked River Hook – Mixed Breed Stakes (not black type) by a 1/2-length on Saturday.

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Alabama Hills Sets New Track Record in Crooked River Hook Stakes at Crooked River Roundup

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

PRINEVILLE, OR–JULY 12, 2025–Alabama Hills surged to victory in the Crooked River Hook – Mixed Breed Stakes (not black type), a $7,800 feature held Saturday at Crooked River Roundup, shattering the previous track record at 610 yards.

The 9-year-old gelding stopped the clock in 31.867 seconds, eclipsing the longstanding record of 31.878 set by Cm Once Ina Bluemoon in 2019. Racing over a fast track, Alabama Hills earned a speed index of 102 and collected $3,900 for the win.

The son of Brookstone Bay broke alertly from the rail and never looked back under Alex Anaya. Trained by Benito Curiel, Alabama Hills held off a determined bid from Romanian to win by a half-length.

With the victory, Alabama Hills improved his record to 10 wins and 7 seconds from 35 starts, and pushed his lifetime earnings to $57,087. Bred and owned by Malon L. Cowgill of Washington, he is out of Tombstone Tina by Jess Louisiana Blue.

Runner-up Romanian, a 7-year-old gelding by Fly Chisholm Fly, out of Watch My Six-TB by Demons Begone-TB, chased the leader throughout but lacked the needed late push. Bred, owned, and trained by Gilberto Madrigal of Oregon, Romanian was ridden by Jose Guerrero. He picked up $1,950 for the effort and has now earned $39,265 over 37 starts.

Finishing third was Mr Ease Z Money, a 6-year-old gelding by Mr Ease Cartel, out of Miss Money Hawk by Hawkinson. Bred in Idaho by Dan Moon, he races for owner-trainer Maribel Rodriguez and was guided by Erick De Luna. He launched a four-wide bid early before flattening out late, finishing six lengths behind Romanian. The multiple winner has career earnings nearing $20,000.

The rest of the field finished in the following order: One Jess Gamer, Harlie Mo, and Corona Boss. There were no scratches in the race.

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