Nameeomee lights up board in debut – 50th winner for Gone Astray

Gone Astray’s impressive run since his arrival at Pleasant Acres continues unabated. The stallion by Gone West picked up his 50th winner of 2021 with the virtually wire-to-wire victory of 2-year-old Nameeomee, who made her career debut at Charles Town last evening and lit up the tote board to the tune of $56.60, $24.60 and $12.40.

Christian Hiraldo was aboard the strangely-named filly, who had just two mediocre workouts listed, making it a difficult wagering proposition for the betting public. Nameeomee jumped out quickly in the race at 4 1/2 furlongs, battled for the lead through a quarter in :22.14, took over by herself on the turn and drew off late to win by 3 1/2 lengths in :54.01.

The filly bred by John R. Cothran earned $10,908, which boosted Gone Astray’s progeny earnings for the year to $2,084,472. He’s one of just seven Florida stallions who will wind up 2021 with more than $2 million.