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JESS SPECIAL CANDY SETS NEW TRACK RECORD FOR 330-YARDS

OKLAHOMA CITY – March 13, 2011 - Jess Special Candy rolled over 330 yards in Sunday’s $23,000 allowance feature at Remington Park, getting the victory and setting a new track record for the distance.

Owned by Manny Silva of Rockton, Ill. and trained by Jody Brown, Jess Special Candy was ridden by David Brown. A 5-year-old Oklahoma-bred gelding, Jess Special Candy won by a neck over heavy favorite American Spit Curl who settled for second. Jess Special Candy crossed the finish in :16.384 seconds over a fast track to better the former 330-yard mark of :16.442 seconds, set by Toast Ta Fame in 2009.

Overlooked in the wagering at 14-1 odds, Jess Special Candy paid $30.80 to win, $12.20 to place and $13.40 to show. American Spit Curl returned $4.60 to place and $3.20 to show as the beaten 3-5 favorite. JA Sundance was third, 2-1/4 lengths behind the runner-up, and paid $7.60 to show.

A son of Mr Jess Perry from the Strawfly Special mare This Candys Special, Jess Special Candy was bred in Oklahoma by Carl Pevehouse. The record-setting victory was his third from 20 career starts and his first from five attempts at Remington Park. The winner’s share of $13,230 increases the career earnings for Jess Special Candy to $58,361.

Thursday racing joins the weekly schedule on St. Patrick’s Day at Remington Park. The first race on March 17 will begin at 6pm (central). The racing weekend will be headlined by the historic Oklahoma Futurity on Saturday. The $326,000 event is the oldest futurity in American Quarter Horse racing, dating to 1947. The Oklahoma Futurity leads a stellar lineup of stakes races on Saturday including the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Derby, the Oklahoma Paint Futurity and the Graham Paint & Appaloosa Derby.

Open daily at 10am for casino gaming and simulcast racing, Remington Park also features Henry Hudson’s on the first floor, which opens for lunch at 11am. Admission, general parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park.

Remington Park is Oklahoma City’s only Racetrack & Casino, located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.