06/13/2025..VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs hosted six qualifying trials for this year’s $263,305 Firecracker Futurity (G2) on Friday night. It was Chance Kiehne’s Davsam who recorded the fastest time as he won the third heat in a time of 17.710 (92 speed index) with jockey Juan Garcia, Jr. in the saddle.

THE $263,305 FINAL TAKES PLACE FRIDAY, JULY 4

The win by Davsam ($3.60), who is trained by Viviane Hill, marked the first of his career. He previously finished second in his debut while qualifying for the Old South Futurity on opening weekend before winding up a troubled third in the final. He earned $3,000 for his victory on Friday and now has a bankroll of $23,402.

Bred in Oklahoma by Paul Tonderum, Davsam is a 2-year-old bay colt by Apollitical Jess, out of the Corona Cartel mare Little Kool Corona. He was purchased for $45,000 at the Heritage Place September Yearling sale in 2024.

Each Firecracker trial was contested over a muddy/sealed racetrack.

Listed below are the 10 qualifiers for this year’s Firecracker Futurity from the fastest time down.

            Horse                                      Jockey                                    Trainer                                   Time_

1          Davsam                                   Juan Garcia, Jr.                       Viviane Hill                            17.710

2          Jp Roman Train                       Ricardo Hernandez, Jr.           Leonel Hernandez                  17.898

3          Syms Sin Tacha                      Leonardo Rodriguez               David Bustamante                  17.907

4          Ms Apollitical Tres                 David Alvarez                         Kenneth Roberts, Sr.               17.927

5          San Lorenzo Tyson                 Jasiel Aquino                          Jeremy Derozin                       17.928

6          Mega Bucks Gl                       Victor Urieta, Jr.                     Patrick Clemons                      18.011

7          Swing Time                             Oscar Andrade, Jr.                  Jose Espinosa                          18.014

8          Paint Me Blu                           Ricardo Hernandez, Jr.           Leonel Hernandez                  18.048

9          Summertime Dynasty             Yaidel Rodriguez                    Alex Clark                               18.055

10        San Lorenzo Knockout           Leonardo Rodriguez               Jeremy Derozin                       18.057

Delta Downs will close out the race week on Saturday with another nine-race program. First post time is set for 6:15pm.

For more information about the season, visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com.

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4.