WORKING CLASS HERO WINS HERITAGE PLACE JUVENILE STAKES AT REMINGTON PARK
by Richard Linihan
OKLAHOMA CITY –May 30, 2025 — It’s not often it happens, but Working Class Hero broke her maiden in a stakes race Friday night at Remington Park – the $100,000 Heritage Place Juvenile.
Working Class Hero, a 2-year-old Oklahoma-bred filly by One Valiant Hero, out of the Im a Fancy PYC mare Eye Am a Fancy PYC, won for the first time in three tries with jockey Nestor Duran in the saddle for trainer Al Watson. This filly came very close to qualifying for the finals of the Grade 1, $1,161,010 Heritage Place Futurity that will be run as part of the final race card of the meet on Saturday.
In her Futurity trial, Working Class Hero only got beat by a head by Coronados 123, who did qualify for the finals. This filly ran third in that trial after running a poor fourth in her career debut, losing by a distant three lengths.
Working Class Hero was a full length in front of runner-up FDD Perfect Strike (5-1), who was another head in front of third-place finisher Emerald Bay (5-2 wagering favorite). The winner hit the wire at 9-2 odds and paid $11.20 to win, $9.60 to place and $5.20 to show. She hit the finish for the 350 yards was :17.504 and she earned a speed-index of 93 over a fast track. Working Class Hero earned $31,646 for owner Carlos Ponce of San Antonio, Texas.
The rest of the order of finish for the race was Cyber Blues (4-1) fourth, Legendary Golddigger (5-1) fifth, DR Whizkey On Ice (7-1) sixth and Ha Yep (5-1) seventh. Three horses were scratched out of the race – Apollirevenge, DR Urban Cowboy, and No Sin Here Z.
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Remington Park has provided more than $380 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, Remington Park presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. The 2025 American Quarter Horse Season, features the $1,161,000 Heritage Place Futurity on May 31, the final night of the spring meet. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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CompSource is no longer the state agent in Oklahoma, and the new state agent is NCCI. Because of that change, CompSource is no longer required to cover high-risk employers, so some folks are getting denied at renewal.
NCCI website can look up agent info and see what their options are: www.ncci.com (We’ve talked to Jackson with Stavely Insurance in Sallisaw, and he has written policies for some trainers. His number is (918) 775-4344.)
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• Track renovations were delayed due to weather. Unfortunately, training will be postponed until Saturday, 2/7. While this is an inconvenience, we appreciate Remington Park’s commitment to providing a safe racing surface.
• Carly with APHA will be in the racing office Thursday, 2/5 if you have Paint papers that need to be transferred.
• Schooling race entries are Friday. Registration papers must be on file, and owners must have $125 in their account at time of entry. The draw for schooling races will be Monday, 2/9.
• Hair Testing at Remington Park begins Thursday, 2/5 and will be Monday–Friday. Appointments must be made by noon the day prior by calling or texting (405) 881-5120.
• Safe date for opening weekend is February 12.
• Zero date is noon on February 18.
• If you have digital Health Certificates, they must be printed and in hand when arriving at the stable gate.
Finally: There has been an EIA positive at BRD. We are working closely with state authorities and Remington Park management to determine protocols moving forward. At this time, no horses from the Sallisaw Training Center (BRD) are being allowed on the grounds. We anticipate updates soon and will communicate additional information as it becomes available. ... ’Expand’See Less
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WORKING CLASS HERO WINS HERITAGE PLACE JUVENILE STAKES AT REMINGTON PARK
by Richard Linihan
OKLAHOMA CITY – May 30, 2025 — It’s not often it happens, but Working Class Hero broke her maiden in a stakes race Friday night at Remington Park – the $100,000 Heritage Place Juvenile.
Working Class Hero, a 2-year-old Oklahoma-bred filly by One Valiant Hero, out of the Im a Fancy PYC mare Eye Am a Fancy PYC, won for the first time in three tries with jockey Nestor Duran in the saddle for trainer Al Watson. This filly came very close to qualifying for the finals of the Grade 1, $1,161,010 Heritage Place Futurity that will be run as part of the final race card of the meet on Saturday.
In her Futurity trial, Working Class Hero only got beat by a head by Coronados 123, who did qualify for the finals. This filly ran third in that trial after running a poor fourth in her career debut, losing by a distant three lengths.
Working Class Hero was a full length in front of runner-up FDD Perfect Strike (5-1), who was another head in front of third-place finisher Emerald Bay (5-2 wagering favorite). The winner hit the wire at 9-2 odds and paid $11.20 to win, $9.60 to place and $5.20 to show. She hit the finish for the 350 yards was :17.504 and she earned a speed-index of 93 over a fast track. Working Class Hero earned $31,646 for owner Carlos Ponce of San Antonio, Texas.
The rest of the order of finish for the race was Cyber Blues (4-1) fourth, Legendary Golddigger (5-1) fifth, DR Whizkey On Ice (7-1) sixth and Ha Yep (5-1) seventh. Three horses were scratched out of the race – Apollirevenge, DR Urban Cowboy, and No Sin Here Z.
••••
Remington Park has provided more than $380 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, Remington Park presents year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. The 2025 American Quarter Horse Season, features the $1,161,000 Heritage Place Futurity on May 31, the final night of the spring meet. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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Trainer Workers Comp info.
CompSource is no longer the state agent in Oklahoma, and the new state agent is NCCI. Because of that change, CompSource is no longer required to cover high-risk employers, so some folks are getting denied at renewal.
NCCI website can look up agent info and see what their options are: www.ncci.com (We’ve talked to Jackson with Stavely Insurance in Sallisaw, and he has written policies for some trainers. His number is (918) 775-4344.)
Please note: it takes a couple of days to get the policy processed so please plan ahead and don’t wait until the day you need the certificate! ... ’Expand’See Less
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Remington Park Horsemen — a few updates for you:
• Track renovations were delayed due to weather. Unfortunately, training will be postponed until Saturday, 2/7. While this is an inconvenience, we appreciate Remington Park’s commitment to providing a safe racing surface.
• Carly with APHA will be in the racing office Thursday, 2/5 if you have Paint papers that need to be transferred.
• Schooling race entries are Friday. Registration papers must be on file, and owners must have $125 in their account at time of entry. The draw for schooling races will be Monday, 2/9.
• Hair Testing at Remington Park begins Thursday, 2/5 and will be Monday–Friday. Appointments must be made by noon the day prior by calling or texting (405) 881-5120.
• Safe date for opening weekend is February 12.
• Zero date is noon on February 18.
• If you have digital Health Certificates, they must be printed and in hand when arriving at the stable gate.
Finally: There has been an EIA positive at BRD. We are working closely with state authorities and Remington Park management to determine protocols moving forward. At this time, no horses from the Sallisaw Training Center (BRD) are being allowed on the grounds. We anticipate updates soon and will communicate additional information as it becomes available. ... ’Expand’See Less
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