Sunday, November 21, 2010

Turbulent Descent Wins Hollywood’s Moccasin Stakes

Heavy favorite turbulent Descent took the lead at the start of the final straight to win easily, and $ 100,000 Moccasin Stakes for fillies two years, Sunday at Hollywood Park.

Ridden by David Flores, turbulent Descent won just a half lengths, but never questioned and never had to whip Flores', as he included seven stages in 1:23:15 to go 2-for-2 in his short career . Turbulent Descent to pay $ 3.40, $ 2.40 and $ 2.10.

Zazu was second and paid $ 3.60 and $ 2.40. Tales was more than just show the back of the third and paid $ 2.60.

Florida-bred filly trained by Mike Puype for the property group, which includes Bill Strauss, turbulent Descent earned $ 60,000, for a career total of $ 82,800. first victory came in his first start Oct. 3 at Hollywood.

Puype said he intends to drive her to Grade 1, $ 250,000 Hollywood Starlet on Dec. 11: "If it comes back good, starlet has a plan," he said. Supports fortune already and would like greater happiness after the Grade 1 "