The Grand Legend, under jockey Noe Villatoro, won the $50,000 Let' Er Rip Lip Chip Stakes on Saturday night at Lone Star Park.

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GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–NOVEMBER 2, 2024–Bouncing off a third-place finish in the Grade 2 Lip Chip Distance Challenge Stakes at The Downs in September, multiple stakes winner The Grand Legend took command and then drew clear to win the $50,000 Let' Er Rip Lip Chip Stakes by 2-1/4 lengths on Saturday night at Lone Star Park.

Under jockey Noe Villatoro, The Grand Legend completed the 870 yards as the post-time favorite in 45.497 seconds, equaling a 98-speed index into an 8 mph headwind. The 8-year-old son of multiple stakes sire FDD Going Grand restarted a winning streak that he ran to seven before losing at Albuquerque.

Trainer Adan Guzman conditions Texas-bred for owner James C. Whitener, LLC. Bred by Mercy Hinklin Horse Farm LLC, from the Tres Seis mare Legendary Seis, The Grand Legend has compiled a (39) 16-5-5 record and used the $29,400 Let' Er Rip Lip Chip winner's purse to bring his earnings mark to $392,580.

The winning connections of The Grand Legend accept the Let "Er Rip Chip Lip Stakes trophy at Lone Star Park.
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Runner-up Big Daddy Dan chased the leader and finished well under jockey Julio Ramirez, Jr. to earn $9,800 for second. Jon Newbold saddled the 3-year-old Texas-bred for owner-breeder Alto Colorado Racing LLC. The lightly raced son of leading sire Kiss My Hocks, from the Dayjur (TB) mare Ms Realitos (TB), was making only his fifth career start. He broke his maiden in his last start at Lone Star on September 21.

Master Reigns finished five lengths back to earn $5,390 for third. Trainer Marc Jungers tapped Luis Vivanco to ride the 5-year-old Dash Master Jess gelding for owner-breeder Richard Hawkins. Bred in Texas, from the He Will Reign mare Dancee Reigns, Master Reigns has earned $77,521.

Pevs Kiote Moon, Guns For Gold, and Gjr Vetch completed the field. First Special, Jess Rite, and Rock Ya Later were scratched.

About Lone Star Park
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie is a major league sports entertainment attraction that features two exciting racing seasons annually. Over 700,000 guests visit our beautiful facility each year, which features a seven-level glass-enclosed Grandstand, highlighted by our 1,200-seat Silks Dining Room and 48 luxurious Penthouse Suites, all overlooking the newest race track in Texas. Situated next to our Grandstand is the 36,000-square-foot world-class Las Vegas-style racebook and simulcast facility, Bar & Book, which features wagering on horse racing from around the world seven days a week year.

The 2024 Fall Meeting of Champions, featuring American Quarter Horses, runs September 6 through November 16. Live racing on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (CT); the first post is at 6:05 p.m. Breeders' Cup Saturday, November 5. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., the first live race is at 6:05 p.m.