'Wild Child' continues her ascent

EDMONTON, Alberta - Deputy Wild Child continues to climb the class ladder as she takes on seven other $22,000 filly and mare claimers at Northlands Park on Sunday.

Deputy Wild Child, owned by Nebssor Stable, will be in quest of a third consecutive victory. Trained by Tom Dewey, who claimed her for $13,000 last month, Deputy Wild Child will again be ridden by Stephan Heiler, who guided her to her latest win, Aug. 7, which came at Sunday's 6 1/2-furlong distance.

A California-bred 4-year-old, Deputy Wild Child also defeated $7,500 and $10,000 claimers during a stretch of three wins in four starts. Deputy Wild Child, who likes to race on or near the lead, has drawn the rail.

Cee's a Flirt, owned by White Pine Ranch, is dropping from an allowance and a pair of $30,000 claiming races. Earlier in the season, Cee's a Flirt put together a winning streak of three straight for prices ranging from $10,000 to $17,500. Shannon Beauregard will be her rider.

The Cashew Queen comes off a victory for $17,500. Rickey Walcott, who won with her for $13,000, rides The Cashew Queen, who is trained by Pam McDougall.

Executive Time boasts two wins this season. Executive Time won for $30,000 on July 3 and in her most recent outing she finished second for Sunday's price. Real Simard will be aboard.

Looking for their first victories of the year are We Danced Anyway and Lakota Spirit.