Seven Torrents (Cascadian - Seven Affairs, by Super Seven) shipped up to Portland Meadows from Golden Gate Fields and easily won the $16,500 OTOBA Stallion Stakes. Juan Gutierrez kept the big favorite just off the pace from Shame on Rosie, who set the early fractions. Turning into the lane, Seven Torrents took command and gradually edged away to a decisive 2 and ¾ length win. Shame on Rosie stayed on bravely for second with Promiscuous Lad finishing up third. Previously undefeated Smoken Sham could not muster a rally and finished 4th.
Seven Torrents races for owners Remmah Racing and trainer Jim Penney.
News and Notes...Luis Torres and Juan Gutierrez both recorded riding doubles on the card...The Pick 4 pool had a total handle of $9,261 dollars for the first day of the new wager at Portland Meadows. Even though the sequence featured one favorite and three low priced second choice winners, the return was a huge overlay at $120.40 for a $1 wager...All sources handle for the holiday Monday card was $655,449, over 111% higher than last year’s handle on the same Holiday Monday.
