Naughty Rascal Elevated To Pasco Stakes Win After Owen Almighty DQ At Tampa

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An early local watering hole for 3-year-old colts on the funnel to the GII Tampa Bay Derby, it was Naughty Rascal (Rogueish–Baby Doll, by Smarty Jones) who was elevated to the top of the podium after the stewards disqualified Owen Almighty (Speightstown) in the Pasco Stakes at the northern Florida track on Saturday afternoon.

As the heavy favorite, Owen Almighty and Rookie Card (Adios Charlie) engaged in a speed duel from the bell. Tabbed at 3-1, Naughty Rascal tracked closely from the second flight.

Before the far turn, Rookie Card appeared to stumble and was forced to drop back. Entering the lane, Owen Almighty and Naughty Rascal traded blows with the former getting the better of his rival. After an inquiry, the winner was taken down and placed the last out of five, while Naughty Rascal was declared the winner.

The final running time was 1:22.50.

Lifetime Record: 6-4-1-1. Sales History: OBSWIN '23 $22,000; OBSMAR '24 $39,000.

O-Mr Pug LLC and J.P.G. 2 LLC; B-Edward Seltzer, Beverly Anderson, Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon (FL); T-Gerald S. Bennett.

#5 NAUGHTY RASCAL ($8.20) was elevated to first in the $150,000 Pasco Stakes at @TampaBayDownsFL after the disqualification of Owen Almighty.

This is the third stakes victory for the three-year-old Rogueish colt. @EdwinGonzalz1 was aboard for trainer Gerald Bennett. pic.twitter.com/4DwhQ7QMyM

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 11, 2025

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