Eakly Won the Great West Turf Sprint Stakes
The 6-year-old gelding captured the $250,000 sprint at Remington Park in Oklahoma City.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Equestrian
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Eakly secured victory in the Great West Turf Sprint Stakes on September 27, 2026. Ridden by jockey David Cabrera, the bay gelding completed the race at Remington Park in :55.16.
Why it matters
The race victory marks a significant achievement for the 6-year-old gelding in a high-stakes sprint. Eakly managed to hold off the field to claim the majority of the $250,000 purse.
Eakly completed the 5-furlong turf course in a time of :55.16 while carrying 124 pounds. The victory secured $150,000 for the winner, who finished a neck ahead of second-place finisher Runnin' Rocket.
The players
Eakly
Eakly is a 6-year-old bay gelding who captured the top spot in the Great West Turf Sprint Stakes.
David Cabrera
David Cabrera is the professional jockey who rode Eakly to victory during the sprint race.
Remington Park
Remington Park is a major thoroughbred and quarter horse racing facility located in Oklahoma City.
The details
Eakly outperformed the field on a firm course, while Twilight Delight was scratched from the competition. Jackman's Ride rounded out the top three, finishing 1-1/4 lengths behind the runner-up.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: Eakly won the Great West Turf Sprint Stakes at Remington Park.
Season Trajectory
This race result serves as a key marker for contenders in the regional sprint circuit at Remington Park. The outcome shifts the standing of the horses involved as they move toward the remainder of the season.
The victory secures a $150,000 payout for the connections of Eakly from the total $250,000 purse. Bettors and industry observers will note the winning margin of a neck in a race that saw Jackman's Ride finish third.
The takeaway
Sprint racing requires precision and speed, as demonstrated by the winning time of :55.16. Success at this distance often relies on a horse maintaining peak physical condition throughout the short duration of the race.
Further reading
For more on local racing, view the Equestrian section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Blood Horse Interactive.
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