Ms Flaming Finish, under jockey Cesar Moreno, won the $19,500 Bear River Stakes at Wyoming Downs on Sunday.

© Gene WIlson & Associates

EVANSTON, WY–JUNE 16, 2024–Ms Flaming Finish raced to her second consecutive stakes win in as many starts this season on Sunday when she defeated Pappajeto by half-a-length in the $19,500 Bear River Stakes at Wyoming Downs.

Jockey Cesar Moreno guided the post-time favorite to a 15.542, clocking over 300 yards, equaling a 94-speed index into a 15 mph crosswind. It was the eighth career win in 18 starts for the 4-year-old daughter of leading sire Mr. Jess Perry.

Abelardo Gonzalez trains the California-bred filly for owner Luis Gonzalez. George and Sandra Villalobos bred the multiple stakes winner from the Walk Thru Fire mare Flaming Chula. She picked up $11,700 today to bring her earnings total to $203,948.

Bumped midway, Pappajeto made a game effort to take second under jockey Pedro Gonzalez. David Burt trains the Pappasito 8-year-old for owner-breeders David and Linda Burt. The bay gelding, out of Streaking Secrets by Streak Of Cash, earned $3,900 for the effort.

Sb Timetoshine put a late effort under jockey Minor Arana to finish a head back in third. Alberto Gonzalez trains the Wyoming homebred for owner-breeder Steve Berry. The 5-year-old Turbulent Times mare is out of Southern Surfer Girl by Southern Cartel. He earned $1,950.

Ud Goldenboy, Rockin Jo Kool, Freight Boss, Five Bar Rockstar, Pyc Fancy Cartel, Charm, and Kaleigh Mac completed the field.