Tahoe Warrior returned quick dividends off his recent claim when finishing full of run under jockey Edgar Prado to win the Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint Handicap. Haltered for $20,000 by trainer Rudy Rodriguez out of a winning effort at Belmont, Tahoe Warrior ran down game pace setter Chihulykee to win the Umphrey as the 2-1 favorite.
Awesome Feather outfinished a game Because I Like It to capture the J J'sdream Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. The winner is now perfect in two starts. Pretty Extravagent, the 8-5 favorite, had little excuse after racing in perfect striking position turning for home.
Little Drama could kick off a big day for trainer David Fawkes in the upcoming Frank Gomez Memorial. Little Drama is currently holding as the 2-1 favorite despite entering the Gomez a maiden. His big brother Big Drama goes as the liekly favorite in the Grade 2 Smile later on the card.
