Clareets Boy (1) wins the Sunday, April 26, 2026 feature at Remington Park under Edwin Escobedo. The win was the first for Clareets Boy since 2024.

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By Richard Linihan       

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 26, 2026– Clareets Boy had not won a race since 2024 but managed to make his way to the winner’s circle Sunday night at Remington Park with a victory in the featured allowance under jockey Edwin Escobedo.

In fact, Clareets Boy had wallowed in hard luck during the entirety of a streak by running second or third in nine of his last 10 starts before winning Sunday. The 4-year-old Oklahoma-bred gelded son of Flying Cowboy 123, out of the One Dashing Eagle mare Clareet, had last won a race on Oct. 26, 2024 at Los Alamitos in California in allowance company. In those nine races of hard luck, he had lost by a length or less in seven of them. On Sunday, it was a different story.

This, the ninth race on the Sunday card, had several storylines involved other than Clareets Boy’s graduation from non-winners of two career races. The 10-horse, Thereturnofthecartel was disqualified as the runner-up and placed eighth after crossing over in front of the 9-horse, Bye to You, forcing that one to alter his path. If that weren’t enough, the 2-horse, Flashin the Candy, got caught up in the gate when it opened and reared up, giving the field about a five-length advantage. He was declared a non-starter and any wagers on him were refunded.

So, when all was said and done, Clareets Boy was the winner of the 350-yard race for 3-year-olds-and-older Oklahoma-breds, followed by new runner-up Cyber Account and third-place First Painteddynasty.

Clareets Boy, breaking from the 1-post position, was oblivious to the chaos going on to his outside and burst to the third win of his career. Despite his long string of hard-luck losses, the betting public had not given up on him. He was sent off as the heavy 4-5 post-time favorite and paid $3.60 to win, $2.40 to place and $2.20 to show. He covered the 350 yards in :17.732 on the fast track for an 86 speed index. Trainer Samuel Mendoza had him revved up and ready to fire a big one for owner Victor Mendoza of Bozeman, Mont.

Clareets Boy earned $19,050 from the $33,740 purse and improved his career mark to 17 starts with three wins, three seconds and six thirds to boost his career earnings to $68,051. He was bred by William E. Smith and was purchased at the 2023 Heritage Place September Yearling Sale for $85,000.

Remington Park racing continues Thursday-Sunday, April 30 thru May 3. The first race Thursday and Friday is at 6pm. The Saturday, May 2 schedule features the simulcast of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs so Remington Park action begins at Noon followed by the derby. Sunday racing starts at 4pm. All times are Central.

About Remington Park
Remington Park has provided more than $410 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. The $1,000,000 Heritage Place Futurity takes place on the final night of the spring season on Saturday, May 30. Remington Park presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. Guests must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or to enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.

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