First Time For Wine, under jockey Ali Rivera, won the $58,500 Yellow Rose Of Texas Stakes on Saturday at Lone Star Park.

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GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–NOVEMBER 2, 2024–First Time For Wine hesitated initially but closed fast under jockey Ali Rivera to win the $58,500 Yellow Rose Of Texas Stakes by three-quarters on Saturday at Lone Star Park.

The John Stinebaugh trainee scored her fifth career win in 21 starts by completing the 400 yards in 20.327 seconds into a 12 mph headwind.  The $35,685 winner's purse boosted her bankroll to $158,473.

The 4-year-old Texas-bred daughter of champion sire First Moonflash races for owner-breeder Pete Scarmardo. Out of the Mr. Jess Perry mare Time For Wine, First Time For Wine entered the race off a second-place effort in the Cox Ranch Lone Star Distaff Challenge in her last start on September 28.

Runner-up Dakota Gurl led early under jockey Raul Hernandez, Jr., but settled for second to earn $9,945. Jorge Valenzuela trains the multiple stakes-placed daughter of Muddy Watters for owner-breeder Sunset Well Service, Inc. Bred from the FDD Dynasty mare Runaway Charli, Dakota Gurl has earned $867,463.

The winning connections of First Time For Wine accept the Yellow Rose of Texas Stakes trophy at Lone Star Park.
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Dash Mastter Jess Partnership's You Look Famous finished a nose back to earn $5,580 for third. Daniel Garcia trains the One Famous Eagle 5-year-old from the Jet Black Patriot mare Mi Angela. A stakes winner, bred by Cesar Rosales, You Look Famous, has banked $117,944 in 23 career starts.

Dm Bella Star, Wagons Moving First, Jess Kissing Beau, and Lipstick Promise completed the field. Crimson Cash was 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.