Galileo’s Affair approaches $200,000 with 8th victory

At Parx Racing on Jan. 4, Galileo’s Affair became Treasure Beach’s first winner of 2020. Yesterday, at the same track, she became his second repeat winner.

The 5-year-old mare bred by Joe and Kris Carroll continued the great success she has achieved over the past four seasons, lifting her record to 8-4-7 in 32 starts. She’s won two of her last three, and the $12,600 paycheck boosted her earnings to $182,060.

Galileo’s Affair went right to the lead in the 1 1/8ths-mile race and held it until the top of the stretch, where she was challenged by 6/5 favorite Jumpin Jett. But it was no contest in the lane as she drew off to score by nearly three lengths, paying $6.80.

Over the weekend, Relampago Women won a maiden special at Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico and became Treasure Beach’s eighth winner of the season. The 4-year-old filly was fifth and last early in the 5 1/2-furlong race, then Samuel Cardona took her six wide on the turn and she swept by the field, including the 2/5 favorite and even-money second choice, to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Bred by Joe and Helen Barbazon, Relampago Women earned $6,380; she’s 1-2-1 in her last four starts.