Arana Jr and Arana have each won 8 times against the other in prior events.

Jr. is a little behind off the line, pulls even at the 330 foot mark, then has problems late in the run and Sr. pulls ahead for the win.

Hector Arana's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.007), 330 ft(-0.002), 660ft(0.002), 1,000ft(0.086). MOV: 0.2967 seconds (approximately 65 feet).

Sampey will have lane choice over Arana in round two.