“Extremely Unlikely”: Horse Racing Winner From Oklahoma ‘How Did He Do That’ Favored for Next Start with Shorter Odds

Remington Park hosted one of the most prestigious of its events on September 24th. Welcoming Grade 3 thoroughbreds from across the nation, the track offered an interesting day to the equestrian community. The derby previously witnessing Nose finish for the last 6 times, stood once again to watch the same as 12 equines raced to the finish on the 1 1/8 mile horse racing track.

The race hosting 3-year-old thoroughbreds for a purse of $400,000 saw a result worthy of the excitement. After a fierce competition, breaking through all, the Steven M. Asmussen-trained colt emerged victorious by a nose. Following the equine’s grade 3 victory after his last one at the Iowa Derby received a further course decision response from the team. Trainer Steven, setting the next start for his equine, revealed his plans recently.

It was a decision to the wire on Sunday’s horse racing

The race 10 of the Oklahoma Derby on Sunday was a grade 3 for the 3-year-old thoroughbreds. Competing for a purse of $400,00, it was a quick start for the Ghost Hero as Raise Cain followed behind for a second. But through with the first turn, How Did He Do That took an outside to make it to the second spot.

The order remained Ghost Hero, How Did He Do That, and Groveland with five more furlongs to go. But with the final turn, as How Did He Do That stuck to the outside and Hero to the rail, it was an opening for the former to take the lead.

And as Ghost Hero fell to the back, Red Route One took over the spot to race right beside How Did He Do That. And to his right on the outside was Tumbarumba. The three stuck so close by the finish line, the Horse Racing Nation describes it as a photo taken of lifelong friends on a vacation.

But with the photo finish, How Did He Do That emerged victorious to earn his winner’s share of $240,000. The leading stakes jockey of the year, Stewart Elliott was the one riding atop How Did He Do That. “It was a great race… There was a tremendous amount of traffic and I thought Stewart gave him an excellent trip,” Steven Asmussen said following the win; reported Daily Racing Form.

Continuing with the post-win interview, and having gained confidence, Steven not only revealed plans for the victor but also another one of his equine in the race.

Famed equestrian reveals immediate course for his equines

How Did He Do That wasn’t the only equine competing for Steven at the Oklahoma Derby. The Red Route One who came in second is also under the jurisdiction of the trainer. However, talking first about the winner, Steven revealed that How Did He Do That will be contesting at the Zia Park Derby later in November.

“Paying $90 winning derbies?” said Asmussen. “He is the only Iowa and Oklahoma Derby winner to pay $90. Once is pretty amazing. Paying $90 twice is extremely unlikely.” The equine finished by a nose with 44-1 long shot at Oklahoma Derby.

Asmussen remains confident of the equine’s presence at the Derby, considering his previous success. The past year when How Did He Do That contended at Zia Park, he was the favourite. Since then, his biggest win remains the Iowa Derby back in July. To sum up his career, How Did He Do That has had a total starts of 14 and has won 4 of them. With his latest win, the colt’s career earnings stand at $562,553.

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While How Did He Do That remains at half a million, Red Route One has made his way into the millionaire’s club. Having a total of 14 starts, the equine has secured 3 wins, 3 seconds, and a place. However, for Red Route, the further plans remain a yet indecisive. Asmussen said that with his previous success at Oaklawn, he is most likely to end up there.

For now, according to Steven, both the horses are to remain at the Remington Park. The Zia Park in New Mexico also happens to be the ruling ground of J. Kirk and Judy Robison; the owners of How Did He Do That. With a possible home-ground advantage added, the connections of the equine look forward to the future success of the Oklahoma Derby winner.

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