2003 Texas Ranger Arabian Stake, February 22, 2003

Stellarr duels for the Win!

Sam Houston Race Park - February 22th, 2003 - Race 9

For Arabian Four Year Old Colts and Geldings One Mile On The Dirt

Purse: $22,195

Value of Race: $22,195 1st $13,317, 2nd $4,439, 3rd $2,441, 4th $1,332, 5th $666

Weather: Clear Track: Fast

Off at: 10:38 Start: Good for all

Fractional Times: 26.39, 52.33, 1:18.96, 1:47.70

Winner: STELLARR - Chestnut Colt, February 16, 1999

Bred by DIANNE K WALDRON in FL

Pedigree: ALA CROIXNOIRE - SILKY WAY , by ALONGTHEWAY

STELLARR dueled for the lead while two wide on the far turn then drew clear in late stretch and was kept to a drive. LAH DEE DAH dueled for the lead from the inside, was hard used then weakened in late stretch while showing a game effort. FAVORITT was unhurried early then rallied three wide on the far turn but was no threat to the top two while best of the rest. AMAZING PROOF saved ground while inside and stalking the early leader's then faltered on the far turn. AF SIRPASS was settled then made a mild bid on the inside on the far turn and was no threat. TT NORDIC was no threat. SIR SMITH was through after a half and stopped. HEAVY was no factor. TOMOKA JACK was outrun. TT TIGER was outrun. KALMAR was between horses then clipped heels with TT TIGER and stumbled losing his rider. A steward's inquiry was held concerning the incident on the first turn. After reviewing the film's, there was no change to the order of finish.

Stellar is owned by Dianne Waldron and trained by Phil Saxer.