Cornhusker Handicap at Prairie Meadows Results
Las Vegas, NV - The main event on the Prairie Meadows schedule on Saturday, June 29 was the $300,000 Grade 3 Cornhusker Handicap. Favorite in the field of six, Prayer for Relief, second in his only two starts this year finally broke through with a 1 3/4 length win - his first victory since 2011. Taptowne easily finished second, 5 1/4 lengths ahead of early leader Silver Max in third. Nicklaus Way, Tiz Ready, and Red Lead completed the order of finish.
Cornhusker Handicap Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Prayer for Relief | R. Santana, Jr. | $3.80 | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| 6 | Taptowne | C. Borel | $3.60 | $2.60 | |
| 2 | Silver Max | R. Albarado | $2.80 |
Times In 100ths: :23.93 :48.33 1:12.62 1:37.49 1:49.96
Winning Trainer: Asmussen Steven | Owner: Zayat Stables, LLC
Unplaced Horses Listed In Order Of Finish.
Also Ran: Nicklaus Way, Tiz Ready And Red Lead
$2 Exacta (5-6) Paid: $9.60, $2 Quinella (5-6) Paid: $6.40, $2 Trifecta (5-6-2) Paid: $22.00, $2 Pick 3 (10-6-5) 3 Correct Paid: $177.00 Pick 3 Pool $15,126.00
