Mona de Momma wins feature at Santa Anita October 30th, 2009
Mona de Momma defeated Mi Chiamano Mimi by 2 1/2 lengths to win the $41,120 feature for fillies and mares on Thursday at Santa Anitas Oak Tree meeting.
With jockey Joe Talamo subbing for flu-ridden Rafael Bejarano, Mona de Momma ran 6 furlongs in 1:09.00 and paid $5.40, $2.40 and $2.20.
Mi Chiamano Mimi returned $2.80 and $2.20 as the 7-5 wagering favorite who hadnt raced in nearly a year. Sleep Tight was another 1 1/2 lengths back in third and paid $2.40 to show.
The victory, worth $24,000, increased Mona de Mommas career earnings to $108,920, with three wins in six starts.