Texas Chrome Wins Super Derby Stakes at Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana was the scene of the $400,000 Grade 3 Super Derby Stakes on Saturday, September 10 - a 1 1/8 mile dirt race for a quality group of three year olds. Super Derby Prelude winner - 2-1 third choice Texas Chrome won his second straight race on this track, by a head after a terrific stretch duel with second place finisher Dalmore who was sent off as the 9-5 second betting choice. 7-1 shot Whateverbodywants wound up third in the field of seven while Mending Fences was fourth, 8-5 favorite Mo Tom came fifth and Classy Bird and Fort Pulaski completed the order of finish.
