Hailstorm Slew Rolls to Useeit Victory

Owner-trainer-breeder C.R. Trout of Edmond, Okla. had the betting favorite in the $50,000 Useeit Stakes, poised to stay undefeated Sunday at Remington Park. However, down the stretch it was another one of his charges that made the winning move.

Euro K Shotgun was bidding to finish her first season of racing at Remington Park, a perfect five-for-five but it was not to be. Her stablemate, Hailstorm Slew had the right stuff as she rolled past her rivals to take the lead late in the stretch before winning by one length under Israel Ocampo.

Hailstorm Slew was eighth in the field of 10 for the first half-mile of the one-mile race. She then kicked it into gear coming off the final turn with a wide move down the stretch. The pace-setting Showtime Sis faded at the top of the stretch with the win left up for grabs at that point. Hailstorm Slew had the best finish in crossing the line in 1:38.42 over the fast track. Chaparella was second with Another Bond Girl third, 5-3/4 lengths behind the winner.

Away at 12-1 odds, Hailstorm Slew paid $27.60 to win, $12 to place and $7.80 to show. Chaparella paid $7.60 to place and $5 to show. Another Bond Girl retuned $4.40 to show. Euro K Shotgun was the beaten wagering favorite at 8-5 odds, finishing a tiring sixth while never seriously threatening to take control.

A 3-year-old filly by Munnings from the Successful Appeal mare Successful Slew, Hailstorm Slew won her third career race and first of the Remington Park season in the Useeit Stakes. The winner’s share of $30,000 moves her career earnings to $104,513.

The Useeit Stakes is named after the early 1900s racing mare owned by Oklahomans Al and Rosa Hoots who went on to produce 1924 Kentucky Derby winner Black Gold.

Source: Remington Park