Contreras takes Amis Gizmo to commanding win in Prince of Wales Stakes
FORT ERIE, Ont. — Amis Gizmo eased jockey Luis Contreras’ pain Tuesday night.
The Queen’s Plate runner-up took a huge lead at the top of the stretch, then cruised to a convincing victory in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack. Contreras guided the 6/5 favourite to the impressive 5 1/2-length win just two days after suffering head and back injuries when thrown from his mount at Woodbine Racetrack.
“I was very worried in the hospital waiting for the results,” said Contreras after his second Prince of Wales win. “I was happy when they told me everything was OK but when they tried to give me two days off I told them I had to ride Tuesday.
“I’m a little bruised but it doesn’t bother me when I ride. I love to be on a horse and once I jump on the horse everything feels better.”