November 20,
2000 Contact: Kate Snider
AMRA – 013 Phone:
(916) 263-3047
Healdsburg, California – Have you heard her name before?
If you’ve ever attended a mule race or have seen one simulcast at your
nearest wagering center, I’m sure you have.
Black Ruby is a legend in her own time. Her name is synonymous with
“winner,” if you’re going to place a bet.
A few facts about Ruby:
·
She’s had 43 wins in her
lifetime; 9 seconds; and 3 thirds.
·
She holds two world records
– one at 870 yards, the other at 440 yards.
·
She holds track records at
five of the six California racetracks that feature mule races.
·
She has won purse money in
excess of $100,000.
·
She is the only mule who has
won at every distance from 250 to 870 yards.
Get the picture? She is truly a
champion. So much so that one bettor in
Southern California will wager $20,000+ per race for her to show, gambling that
she will run at least third. It’s more
of a sure thing than the stock market – even if she only pays 10 cents on the
dollar!
You might want to save your nickels and dimes for next year. Black Ruby will run again beginning in June
at the San Joaquin County Fair. If you
have a chance, come to the Fair or attend your nearest satellite wagering
facility. Chances are you will witness
a part of mule racing history in the making.
If you’d like more information on mule racing, please visit our website
www.muleracing.org or e-mail us at ksnider@calexpo.com.