For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Rodney Nelson
(972) 237-1121
rodney.nelson@lonestarpark.com
HIS TIME TO DEAL WINS THE
$50,000 LIP CHIP, LLC STAKES
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Saturday, September 24, 2022) – The $50,000 Lip Chip, LLC Stakes featured a field of nine accomplished Texas-bred Quarter Horses. Pete Scarmardo's His Time to Deal picked up the victory in a tightly contested 350 yard affair, returning $8.40 to the winning bettors.

The four-year-old sorrel gelding by Dealagame, out of a First Down Dash mare, Lady Lilia, stopped the clock at :17.576 in his half-length victory over Blazin the Moon. Ali Rivera was in the irons for trainer John A. Stinebaugh.

His Time to Deal's victory was his fourth win at the 350 yard distance from five tries and his first win at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie.
His Time to Deal, winner of the $50,000 Lip Chip, LLC Stakes
Courtesy of Dustin Orona Photography
JUST WISHN UPSETS THE FIELD IN THE $35,000 KAREN UTECHT MEMORIAL STAKES
Also on the Saturday night card was the $35,000 Karen Utecht Memorial Stakes for Paint & Appaloosas.

Just Wishn scored the 16-1 upset in the 350 yard event over odds-on favorite Js Runnin Wire, returning $35.20 on a $2 win wager.

Francisco Raul Ramirez, Jr. rode the four-year-old gelding to victory in :17.600 on a fast track with a 5 mph tailwind. Just Wishn is owned by Sarah Huskey of Dallas, Texas and trained by Esteban Rubio.

This was Just Wishn's sixth lifetime win from thirteen starts. and his third at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie.
Just Wishn, winner of the $35,000 Karen Utecht Memorial Stakes
Courtsey of Dustin Orona Photography
There were 4,462 in attendance for the Saturday night card. Total handle for the twelve races was $597,540.
Live racing resumes Friday, September 30. Gates open at 5 p.m. First race post time is 6:05 p.m.
 
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Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie; A major league sports entertainment attraction that features two exciting racing seasons annually. Over 700,000 guests visit our beautiful facility each year, which features a seven-level glass-enclosed Grandstand, highlighted by our 1,200-seat Silks Dining Room and our 48 luxurious Penthouse Suites, all overlooking the newest race track in Texas. Situated next to our Grandstand is the 36,000 square foot world-class Las Vegas-style Racebook and simulcast facility, Bar & Book, which features wagering on horse racing from around the world 7-days a week year-round.

Lone Star Park is located on Beltline Road, just ½ mile north of I-30 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Visit LoneStarPark.com for more information.
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