SPORTS
Steele Magnolia big winner at Oak Grove Monday
Oak Grove, KY — Back in 1990, a young 2-year-old No Nukes filly made her first start on the racetrack. Her name was Steel Magnolia and her first start on the racetrack proved to be her last start in a career that lasted about 2:00 — give or take a fifth of a second.
Oh Look Magic motors to victory in Oak Grove Open Trot
Oak Grove, KY — Ron Burke trainee Oh Look Magic shipped and delivered as the 9-5 favorite in the $30,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday (April 23). Just For Trix (Andy Miller) moved for the lead off the wings but relinquished control after a :26.3 first quarter to a headstrong Oh Look Magic (Devon Tharps) coming past the stands first time. Oh Look Magic muscled to control before the second turn and coasted through a :55.4 half and to three-quarters in 1:24.1 while Just For Trix gave chase from a widening pocket. Spinning for home, Oh Look Magic opened a four-length lead on a rough-gaited and soon off-stride Just For Trix to stroll in the winner in a 1:54.1 mile. Iwon’t Backdown As (Tony Hall) closed to finish second, beaten 1-1/4 lengths, with Usosweet Blue Chip (Atlee Bender) rallying for third. Just For Trix finished fourth but was disqualified to seventh for an extended break in the stretch. Swan Flyer (Marvin Luna) ascended to fourth.
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