Mowins sweeps by in Circle City

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Sept. 10, 2021) – Mowins and Sammy Bermudez rallied around opponents in the stretch to score an impressive win in the 21st running of the Circle City Stakes at Indiana Grand Wednesday, Sept. 8. The time of the six-furlong sprint was 1:11.89.

Mowins began from post one as the favorite of the field and got away in mid pack before moving into third at the halfway point. Bermudez moved the two-year-old Mohaymen colt to the outside for the stretch drive and challenged race leader Oro Azteca and Emmanuel Esquivel for the top spot.

In the stretch, Mowins pulled away from the field to score the win by two and one-half lengths under wraps. Oro Azteca finished second over Blue Kalon and Orlando Mojica in a tight three-horse photo for third.

Mowins earned his second win in four starts. He is owned by Clary Thoroughbreds and Penny Lauer and trained by Mike Lauer. He increased his career bankroll to more than $100,000 with the win in the Circle City Stakes.

“He has a lot of energy,” said Clary. “When we went to the Lauer’s farm to look at yearlings, my wife picked him out immediately. He was the king of the pasture. This is such a thrill to have a horse like him this year. Mike and the entire barn crew does a fantastic job.”

Photos by Coady Photography