With a bit more experience and him maturing by the minute, Slade Jones won his first Stakes aboard A Touch Of Red. She broke sharply and then Jones went to work with her saving the best part for the last as he outdueled stable mate Ancient Spirit to the wire ridden by Rafael Hernandez.
Trainer Sid Attard complimented Jones after the race by praising the kid for his awareness and knowledge as a young jockey. Woodbine's Jeff Bratt made a comment that the Sire usually produces good offspring, speaking obviously of Signature Red who produced Kawacatoose as well.
My keen ear was pricked and caught the acknowledgment of the Jones blood. With Slade Jones dad being Jono Jones and grandfather being the great Chally Jones and the importance of having that good gene running in the family, even as a jockey.
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