DW SHOWIN D OFF DID BIT OF SHOWIN OFF, SPEEDING TO VICTORY IN $25,000 VICTORIA ENNIS MEMORIAL STAKES AS JOCKEY ROMAN CRUZ TRIPLES
by Richard Linihan
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – April 25, 2026 – DW Shown D Off lived up to his name Friday, showing off for owner Danny J. Watkins and trainer Dee Keener by winning the Grade 2, $25,000 Victoria Ennis Memorial Stakes for Paints and Appaloosas. The field this year was comprised of just Paint runners.
“We named this horse because its Danny Watkins showing Dee Keener off,” Watkins said with a laugh as he praised his trainer. The owner hails from Wagoner, Okla.
The 2-year-old Oklahoma-bred Paint colt by the American Quarter Horse sire Uncle D, out of the SF Royal Quick Flash mare Shez Showin Off, has now won two of three starts with this being his first stakes victory. Jockey Roman Cruz was making his third trip to the winner’s circle on the night when he got DW Showin D Off up by a head as the 3-5 wagering favorite. The winner had to wait out a five-minute inquiry after the race as he came in to the center of the track from his outside, number eight, post-position. The runner-up MW Because Im Alive (7-2) also moved to the middle from the number one post-position. Both horses survived further inspection of the race by the stewards.
“I knew I was in front; I just wanted to keep him straight,” said Cruz.
It wasn’t exactly straight, but it was straight enough.
DW Showin D Off hit the wire over 330 yards in :16.965 on the fast track, good for an 82 speed index, the same figure given to runner-up MW Because Im Alive, who ran the distance in :16.983. The winner returned $3.40 to win, $2.40 to place and $2.10 to show to his backers. Zazas Coconut Cartel (5-1) was another length back in third.
The rest of the order of finish was Bricktown (8-1) fourth, Js Cowgirl Chicken (54-1) fifth, Tres of Light (8-1) sixth, Readi to Fire (26-1) seventh and My Navajo Squaw (33-1) eighth.
“From the start, we knew we had a good one,” Keener said of this colt. “I think he is getting better.”
DW Showin D Off earned $14,640 for the trip to the winner’s circle and improved to three starts, two wins and one third, for a bankroll of $39,500. He was bred by his owner.
This was the fifth win of the Victoria Ennis Memorial Stakes for Keener, and the first for Cruz and Watkins. Keener, who is the all-time winningest trainer in Mixed-breed racing history, got his first Victoria Ennis Memorial in 2013 with Corporal Cash, followed by wins in 2016 with KC Texas Lady, in 2023 with R Cowgirl and in 2025 with JC Speeding.
The Victoria Ennis Memorial is named in honor of the Oklahoman who was a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club Hall of Fame and Appaloosa Racing Hall of Fame. She was a prominent breeder and owner for many years before her passing in 2009.
Remington Park racing continues Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26. The first race Saturday is at 6pm with Sunday action underway at 4pm. All times are Central.
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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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DW SHOWIN D OFF DID BIT OF SHOWIN OFF, SPEEDING TO VICTORY IN $25,000 VICTORIA ENNIS MEMORIAL STAKES AS JOCKEY ROMAN CRUZ TRIPLES
by Richard Linihan
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – April 25, 2026 – DW Shown D Off lived up to his name Friday, showing off for owner Danny J. Watkins and trainer Dee Keener by winning the Grade 2, $25,000 Victoria Ennis Memorial Stakes for Paints and Appaloosas. The field this year was comprised of just Paint runners.
The 2-year-old Oklahoma-bred Paint colt by the American Quarter Horse sire Uncle D, out of the SF Royal Quick Flash mare Shez Showin Off, has now won two of three starts with this being his first stakes victory. Jockey Roman Cruz was making his third trip to the winner’s circle on the night when he got DW Showin D Off up by a head as the 3-5 wagering favorite. The winner had to wait out a five-minute inquiry after the race as he came in to the center of the track from his outside, number eight, post-position. The runner-up MW Because Im Alive (7-2) also moved to the middle from the number one post-position. Both horses survived further inspection of the race by the stewards.
It wasn’t exactly straight, but it was straight enough.
DW Showin D Off hit the wire over 330 yards in :16.965 on the fast track, good for an 82 speed index, the same figure given to runner-up MW Because Im Alive, who ran the distance in :16.983. The winner returned $3.40 to win, $2.40 to place and $2.10 to show to his backers. Zazas Coconut Cartel (5-1) was another length back in third.
The rest of the order of finish was Bricktown (8-1) fourth, Js Cowgirl Chicken (54-1) fifth, Tres of Light (8-1) sixth, Readi to Fire (26-1) seventh and My Navajo Squaw (33-1) eighth.
DW Showin D Off earned $14,640 for the trip to the winner’s circle and improved to three starts, two wins and one third, for a bankroll of $39,500. He was bred by his owner.
This was the fifth win of the Victoria Ennis Memorial Stakes for Keener, and the first for Cruz and Watkins. Keener, who is the all-time winningest trainer in Mixed-breed racing history, got his first Victoria Ennis Memorial in 2013 with Corporal Cash, followed by wins in 2016 with KC Texas Lady, in 2023 with R Cowgirl and in 2025 with JC Speeding.
The Victoria Ennis Memorial is named in honor of the Oklahoman who was a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club Hall of Fame and Appaloosa Racing Hall of Fame. She was a prominent breeder and owner for many years before her passing in 2009.
Remington Park racing continues Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26. The first race Saturday is at 6pm with Sunday action underway at 4pm. All times are Central.
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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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