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Dominguez/ Coady PhotographyThat’s Who powers to Red Hedeman win Sunland Park, NM – Dec. 31, 2011 - That’s Who held off a game run from Tarahumar Flags to win the $110,000 Red Hedeman Mile. Under jockey Ry Eikleberry, That’s Who relaxed kindly off the lead racing into the first turn and gradually began to pick up steam. Passing the 3/8’s pole, the 8-5 favorite commenced a powerful run and took over the lead at will. During the stretch run, That’s Who responded when challenged by Tarahumar Flags. He kept his rival at bay and a driving finish by three parts of a length. The 7-5 favorite paid $4.80 to all his loyal supporters. Under trainer Joel Marr, That’s Who also won the New Mexico Classic Cup Juvenile at Zia Park last fall. The two-year-old New Mexico-bred son of Quinton's Gold earned $66,000 paycheck for owners Sam and Latane Stevens of Lamesa, Texas. The double stakes winner has earned over $210,000 in his brief career. Tarahumar Flags loomed large in second place with a terrific ride from Enrique Portillo Gomez. The former $12,500 claiming winner responded courageously in his first attempt around 2 turns. The runner-up made the winner work in a prolonged stretch drive. The son of Avenue of Flags earned $23,100 for the Kings Ransom, LLC of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Henry Dominguez is his trainer. E Bar Way, by Doubletree Farm's The Way Home, winner of the Eddy County Stakes at Zia Park, finished a distant third. The 4-1 shot ridden by Duane Sterling was beaten 12 lengths. | ||
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