Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino
(Saturday, April 19, 2008)
Heavenly Corona wins $50,000 Getaway Handicap
Heavenly Corona swept to a one-half length victory in the $50,000
Getaway Handicap at 870 yards. He had no problems gaining the early lead despite
breaking from the #8 post position.
The son of Corona Caliente responded boldly for jockey Salvador
Martinez.
The winning duo sped through the distance in a fast 44.72 seconds.
Heavenly Corona earned $30,000 for owner Ray Herring.
Roy Marcom trains the 3-time winner who has blossomed into a champion
distance expert.
Feature Reward produced a very game effort to finish a close second.

Heavenly Corona
- Photo Credit: Eugene O’Neill /
Coady Photo