Backdoor Thoroughbreds, LLC’s Fine Am Eye raced to a gate-to-wire victory under jockey Noe Garcia, Jr. in the $50,000 Vista Distaff Stakes at Ruidoso Downs on Saturday afternoon for trainer James J. Gonzales III.
Breaking from the rail in the 350-yard dash, Fine Am Eye raced to the lead right from the start and was never headed, holding off a late rally from Maka Roon to prevail by a head, stopping the clock in a time of 17.85 seconds and earning an Equibase Speed Index figure of 83.