Running for Riz continues to run for his namesake

At the age of four, Running for Riz continues to run well and increase his career earnings for owner and co-breeder Linda Riznick.

The 4-year-old son of Handsome Mike went wire-to-wire in a $48,000 allowance optional claimer yesterday, raising his record to 3-2-2-4 in 20 starts, all of them contested at Gulfstream Park. From the rail, Cristian Torres sent Running for Riz to the front out of the gate, and they passed the furlong markers in :22.86 and 45.69 en route to a 3 3/4-length victory in 1:11.69, turning away a single challenge along the way from Hydraulic.

Running for Riz paid $10.80 as he became winner No. 24 for Handsome Mike this year. It increased the colt’s bank account by $29,500, and raised his career total to $151,730.