Ohio horse racing Archives - Dare to Dream Stable

Truly Legit Triumphs in Mahoning Valley’s Race 8: Beats Older Allowance Horses

March 22, 2025/in News/by Michael Faber

Truly Legit emerged victorious in Race 8 at Mahoning Valley on March 22, 2025 in a nice display of speed and strategy. This race showcased the power of a well-coordinated horse racing partnership, bringing together a top management team, talented trainer Christopher Davis and jockey Erik Barbaran for a triumphant ride.

As the gates opened, Truly Legit, a striking gray horse, quickly made his presence felt. Bambi Boom and Call Me Cassius also displayed some early lick, setting the stage for a gripping battle. The pace was slow initially, but the excitement began to build as Truly Legit surged to the front, battling closely with Bambi Boom.

With three and a half furlongs to go, Truly Legit maintained a narrow lead, showcasing his determination. Bambi Boom, however, was relentless, trying to reclaim the lead. But as the race progressed, it became clear that Truly Legit had the upper hand. The competition intensified as Onori began to make a move from the back, setting up what looked to be a suspenseful finish.

As they approached the wire, Truly Legit held strong against Onori’s charge. The crowd erupted as Truly Legit crossed the finish line in front, securing his victory and demonstrating the strength of his training and the solid effortsof the partnership. Truly Legit finished with a time of 1:47.07.

In the aftermath, the results were clear: Truly Legit took first place, with Onori following in second and Call Me Cassius securing third. The official announcement confirmed the thrilling outcome, marking another step forward in the young career of Truly Legit.

This victory not only highlights the talent of Truly Legit but also underscores the importance of collaboration in the world of horse racing. Partnerships like that of Davis and Barbaran are crucial in navigating the complexities of the sport, leading to such triumphant moments.

As we look forward to future races, the journey of Truly Legit will undoubtedly continue to inspire the partnership members and fans alike in the vibrant world of horse racing.

For more detailed insights on this race, you can check the Equibase Chart.

This article was created from the video Truly Legit wins at Mahoning Valley on March 22, 2025 in race 8 with the help of AI.

Bernin Hot Burns Bright at Mahoning Valley in Race 7 on 01/24/25

January 24, 2025/in News/by Michael Faber

In an electrifying display of speed and strategy, Bernin Hot, a four-year-old thoroughbred by Bernardini, clinched victory at Mahoning Valley on January 24, 2025. This race, a testament to the power of a well-oiled horse racing partnership, saw Bernin Hot break through the pack late in the stretch to secure a triumphant finish. Under the expert guidance of trainer Christopher Davis, Bernin Hot delivered a stunning performance that left the competition in the dust.

A Race Full of Surprises

As the gates swung open, it was Dr Jack Flyer who took the initial lead, demonstrating a strong start. However, Bernin Hot quickly found his rhythm, showing early speed and settling in a favorable position on the inside. The pace of the race slowed dramatically, allowing Bernin Hot to conserve energy for the final stretch.

Magical Monarch and Sammy and Shorty were also prominent contenders, vying for position as they approached the far turn. The race became a tactical battle, with Patient Capital making a bold move on the outside, seemingly poised to take control.

The Final Stretch

As the horses rounded the final turn, Bernin Hot began his resurgence along the rail. With one furlong to go, he powered forward, overtaking Patient Capital and Dr Jack Flyer. Bernin Hot’s determination and speed were unmatched as he surged ahead, crossing the finish line first with a final time of 1:42.2.

The judges confirmed the results, placing Bernin Hot first, followed by Patient Capital in second, and South Street securing third place. However, the race wasn’t without controversy. A jockey’s objection was raised concerning interference involving Patient Capital, but this did not affect Bernin Hot’s victory.

Celebrating a Win

In the winner’s circle, Bernin Hot stood proud, a testament to the successful horse racing partnership between his ownership group, Dare to Dream Stable, and the skilled team behind him. Bred in Kentucky, Bernin Hot’s lineage traces back to the esteemed Bernardini and Lavender Baby, highlighting the pedigree that contributed to his success.

This victory capped off a great day for jockey Angel Diaz, who collected his fourth win of the card.

Those interested in the official Equibase race chart can view it here.

With this win, Bernin Hot and his team have set the stage for future triumphs, proving once again the power of a skilled and well-managed horse racing partnership.

This article was created from the video Bernin Hot wins at Mahoning Valley on January 24, 2025 in race 7 with the help of AI.

Mistress at Sea wins Maiden Special Weight in gate to wire fashion at Mahoning Valley!

March 18, 2019/in News, Uncategorized/by Michael Faber

03/15/19 | Austintown, OH – Dare To Dream Stable’s Mistress At Sea took a field of maidens on a game of catch me if you can and the rest of the field lost. The diminutive but explosive bay filly was coming off a 6 month layoff after encountering a physical issue in her lone previous start back in early September 2018. Mistress had been training exceptionally well leading up to this 5 1/2 furlong MSW dash at Mahoning Valley, and a performance like this was something we were hoping for. With jockey T.D. Houghton aboard, Mistress At Sea broke sharply and Houghton was intent on getting the bay daughter of Midshipman out to the front. While several others tried to get the jump on Mistress, she was just too quick for them and blazed the trail through a quick opening quarter of 22.29. While only one length up through the quarter, Houghton was sitting on his filly while the jockey of Say It Sweetly, Edgar Paucar, had to really get after his filly to try and keep up. As they went to the turn and Say It Sweetly began to fade out of contention, a new challenger, Hoboken Hustle, rallied to put some more pressure on Mistress At Sea as they straightened for home. The little filly with a big heart would dig in and repel that challenge as well. T.D. Houghton just kept Mistress focused from there, as she crossed the wire confidently a bit more than a length to the good of Hoboken Hustle while 6 1/4 lengths clear of the 3rd place finisher in a final time of 106.28 on a deep and tiring Mahoning Valley dirt surface. Mistress at Sea earned $13,260 from the $22,100 Maiden Special Weight purse, and the future looks bright for this speedy filly.

Congratulations to all the Dare To Dream Stable partners, many of whom experienced their first win as owners with the stable. Big time kudos to trainer Danny Werre and Charlena Schenk-Werre for an outstanding job both rehabbing Mistress at their Ellada Farm and getting the filly sharp and ready once she was ready to get back into training. Finally to jockey Terry T.D. Houghton who did a fantastic job guiding Mistress gate to wire with the utmost confidence knowing he was on the best and fastest filly. T.D. has now rode back to back winners for Dare To Dream Stable.

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He’s No Bull wins by almost 10 lengths at Belterra Park!

August 18, 2018/in News, Uncategorized/by Michael Faber

08/18/18 | Cincinnati, OH – Dare To Dream Stable’s homebred He’s No Bull, making only his second start, dominated a field of maidens by 10 lengths at Belterra Park in race 3. The gelded bay son of Haynesfield was coming off his maiden voyage where he broke a little slow in a five furlong dash and left himself a bit too much to do in the stretch while making a bit of a run. That was enough to show that added ground would benefit him in his next start. “The Bull” took the experience from his first race and move forward off that in a big way. This time when the starting gate sprung open, He’s No Bull broke very sharply and immediately went up right off the pacemaker in a stalking position sitting in 2nd. Jockey Dean Sarvis was sitting comfortably on him through an opening quarter of 23.22 on the deep Belterra Park dirt surface. Sarvis maintained that position through a half mile, still sitting in 2nd while only 1 1/2 lengths off the leader Imbeingfollowed. When they turned for home and hit the top of the stretch, Sarvis took aim on Imbeingfollowed. The veteran reinsman went to his vigorous left hand asking He’s No Bull for some more run. “The Bull” responded in a big way and went right by that long time leader while exploding through the stretch. He took full command of the race inside the 1/8th pole, opening up with every stride. In the end it was a dominating victory with He’s No Bull crossing the line 10 lengths in front in a final time of 1:13.48.

Congratulations to the Dare To Dream Stable team for this impressive first victory from a foal out of their mare, Devout Diva. This was Diva’s second foal to hit the races and first winner. Her other foal, She’s A Fine Line, has hit the board in 5 of 8 races and is on the cusp of hopefully breaking her maiden soon as well. Congratulations to trainer Danny Werre and Charlena Schenk Werre for their hard work and terrific job training He’s No Bull. From their fantastic Ellada Farm to The Thoroughbred Center, they have been with He’s No Bull since birth. Thanks to Jockey Dean Sarvis who rode “The Bull” with such confidence.

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