Asscher, under jockey Christian Ramos, drives to victory in the $253,502 Texas Classic Oaks sponsored by Purnia Feeds at Lone Star Park on Saturday.

© Dustin Orona Photography

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–NOVEMBER 16, 2024–Grade 1 winner Asscher extended her bid yearend Championship honors on Saturday when she was victorious in the $253,502 Texas Classic Oaks sponsored by Purnia Feeds at Lone Star Park.

Starting as the second fastest qualifier from the October 25 trials, Asscher was again contrary getting in the starting gate. Once the daughter of four-time world champion sire FDD Dynasty settled under jockey Christian Ramos, she was all business getting the finish line a half ahead of stablemate Shes Snakie.

The Marc Jungers trainee completed the 400 yards in 19.769, equaling a 93 into a seven mph headwind. Asscher got her third consecutive win at Lone Star tonight after dead-heating in the Grade 2 Dash For Cash Derby on October 5.  

The winning connections of Asscher accept the Texas Classic Oaks sponsored by Purina Feeds stakes trophy at Lone Star Park Saturday. © Dustin Orona Photography

The Lance Bland and Jimmy Barton-owned 3-year-old filly has won six of 10 starts this year, including the Grade 1 Los Alamitos Oaks Derby and a second-place effort in the Rainbow QH Oaks(G1) last summer.

Leading breeder MJ Farms bred the filly in New Mexico from the AQHA Racing Champion filly Astica by Jesse James Jr. Asscher's second dam, Alice K White by First Down Dash, is also an AQHA Racing Champion filly. The $113,254 Oaks prize boosted Asscher's total earnings to $489,674.

Shes Snakie, with a late surge under champion jockey James Flores, ran the biggest race of her life to earn $55,991 for second. Also from the Jungers stable, the daughter of leading sire Hes Relentless races for owners Bob Pitcock, Lance Bland, Douglas Traylor, and Jimmy Barton. Jerry Windham bred the earner of nearly $90,000 in Texas from the Shazoom mare Viborita.

Fastest qualifier and Grade 1 winner, Especially Goodcandy, dueled under champion jockey Ricky Ramirez to earn $27,995 for third. It was the first loss in four starts this season for S. Trey Wood, trainee, who won the All American Oaks(G1) on Labor Day at Albuquerque. Owner-breeders Mark and Fay Annett McCloy bred the Jess Good Candy filly in Oklahoma from the Dashair mare Especially Tres. Second in the Texas Classic Futurity(G1) last year, she has earned $732,284.

Flying Sophia, Deep Blue, I Got Thiss, Princess Celina, Famous Tools, Aj Gold Heart, and Native Country Chick completed the field.
 

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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.

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