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El Paso horse owners Kirk and Judy Robison win stakes race Sunday at Sunland Park

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El Paso horse owners Kirk and Judy Robison win stakes race Sunday at Sunland Park

Mama Was A Rocket won the La Senora Stakes at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino on Sunday. The 3-year-old daughter of Diabolical was ridden by Felipe Valdez. It was the first career stakes win for trainer Todd Fincher. Mama Was a Rocket returned $7.40 to her winning backers. Crossfire Cowgirl rallied late to take second place. Live racing resumes at the Sunlands Park on Tuesday at 12:25 p.m.

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