Horse racing: CR Luke tops Maiden Challenge field at Wyoming Downs
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Evanston, Wyo. • CR Luke, an impressive winner in the trials, seeks his fourth straight victory Saturday in the $31,062 AQHA Maiden Challenge at Wyoming Downs.
Off his impressive string of victories this year, CR Luke has been made the 2-to-1 morning line favorite in the 400-yard race.
Owned and trained by Dean Hodson, CR Luke drew the No. 7 post in the 10-horse field and will be ridden by jockey Jesus Virgen.
Also entered is Honest Eagle, the fastest qualifier in the trials who is listed at 7-to-2 in the morning line. Honest Eagle is owned by Famous Lane Farms, trained by Chris Mitchell and will be ridden by Oscar Cervantes.
Post time for the first race is 1:05 p.m.