Thoroughbred Times
bookmark this page subscribe RSS twitter facebook
Subscribe to Thoroughbred Times

LOG IN TO THOROUGHBRED TIMES

 
Need to reset your password?
 


Don't miss the deadline!

Sign up now for the Freshman Sire Contest presented by Markel and Thoroughbred Times

Chance to win cash prizes for picking leading freshman sires in 2012

To sign up and enter your Stallion Barn, click here.

  • Bustin Stones sire of Bustinattheseams 1st Mdn (May 23, 2nd BEL). Owner, Bourque Goldstein Thoroughbreds LLC; Breeder, Eaton & Thorne, Inc....
  • Alphabet Soup sire of Electric Alphabet 1st Alw (May 22, 9th IND). Owner, Blair Wisner; Breeder, Janelle Grum...
  • Proud Citizen sire of Citizen Kat 1st Alw (May 23, 7th PEN). Owner, Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.; Breeder, Mark Reid & Charles Zacney...
  • Include sire of Window Boy 1st Grover (Buddy) Delp Memorial S. (May 23, 8th DEL). Owner, Luis Arenas; Breeder, Shelby Lane Farm Inc. & IncludeSyndicate...
  • Jazil sire of Love Me Good 1st Mdn (May 23, 2nd PID). Owner, Sheltowee Farm and Blazing Meadow Farm; Breeder, Sheltowee Farm...
  • City Weekend sire of City Sweets 1st Mdn (May 23, 3rd IND). Owner, Mast Thoroughbreds LLC; Breeder, Robert Gorham & Mast Thoroughbreds LLC...
  • Philanthropist sire of Rob the Cradle 1st Alw (May 23, 2nd WO). Owner, Andrews, Denny and Paradox Farms Inc.; Breeder, Gardiner Farms Limited...
  • Strut the Stage sire of Head Honcho 1st Alw (May 23, 7th WO). Owner, Annecchini and D'Alimonte Holdings Inc. and Kingfield Farm; Breeder, William D. Graham...
  • Yankee Gentleman sire of Little Dale 1st Alw (May 23, 7th BEL). Owner, Vaccarezza, Priscilla, Amante, Anthony and Garrity, Christine; Breeder, Philip Birsh...
  • Luftikus sire of Joyful Kiss 1st Alw (May 23, 7th CT). Owner, Winfred L. Hess, Jr.; Breeder, Ann M. Casey...
  • Indian Charlie sire of Nechez Dawn 1st Alw (May 23, 7th AP). Owner, Tresner, Coby and Matsas, Alex; Breeder, B. P. Walden Jr., Hargus Sexton & SandraSexton...
  • Hard Spun sire of Ribbon Taffy 1st Mdn (May 23, 5th IND). Owner, Pucek, John Paul and Marcinek, Paige; Breeder, Matthew R. Herbener...
  • Posse sire of Parody 1st Alw (May 23, 4th PEN). Owner, Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.; Breeder, Don Mattox & Pam Mattox...
  • Mancini sire of Ride Around Sally 1st Alw (May 23, 6th IND). Owner, Joe Uliano; Breeder, Spade Stable...
  • Hard Spun sire of Gleaning 1st Mdn (May 23, 4th PID). Owner, Robert T. Manfuso; Breeder, Nursery Place & Robert T. Manfuso...

NEWS

E-Mail this articlePrint this article

Industry News bullet



Most Popular Stories bullet

Most E-mailed Stories bullet

Soy Conquistador conquers Clasico del Caribe

Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2007 7:36 PM

Photo: Soy Conquistador drove clear to a five-length victory in the Clasico del Caribe at Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico.

SOY CONQUISTADOR

Hipodromo Camarero photo

by Carlos Pena-Rivera

Puerto Rican-bred Soy Conquistador took advantage of a fast pace to win the 40th edition of the $300,000 Clasico del Caribe (Caribbean Derby) by five lengths on Sunday at Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico.
 
The Sweetsouthernsaint colt saved ground under jockey Hector Berrios-Torres as Sambuca (Ven) and Matty Alou (Dom) dueled for the lead in the 1 1/8-mile race for horses bred in countries belonging to the Caribbean Horse Racing Confederation. Soy Conquistador seized command with three furlongs left and drove clear to prevail in 1:50.06.

“When I saw the horses up front going fast I decided to stay calm, and then when a hole opened in the inside I decided to make my move,” Berrios-Torres said. “This victory is for Puerto Rico”.

Bred by Juan Luna, Soy Conquistador is out of the Valid Appeal mare Beth’s Appeal. Trained by Maximo Gomez for owner Establo Edelsam, Soy Conquistador has won seven of 18 starts in two seasons. 
 
“This horse was suffering from ulcers during the summer, and we decided to rest him,” Gomez said. “We gave him enough time to heal and, for this being just his second race back after the lay off, it has even surprised us how well he raced. I firmly believe he is going to get even better.”

Puerto Rico’s Primero Nieto rallied from off the pace to finish second followed by Sambuca in third. Soy Conquistador is the ninth Puerto Rican-based horse to win the Caribbean’s most prestigious and richest race.

In the other stakes race on Sunday’s card, Cornelio Velasquez patiently rode Dicky’s Cat to a three-length score in the $50,000 Copa Internacional (International Cup). 

The 1 1/4-mile race was for horses bred anywhere but the countries belonging to the Caribbean Horse Racing Confederation.  Velasquez rallied Dicky’s Cat from off the pace to win in 2:02:80. Dicky’s Cat is trained by Luis Paz-Rodriguez for owner Cat Power Stable. 

“I couldn’t make it yesterday for the Jockey Challenge due to some commitments I had, but I really wanted to come and ride today for the connections of the horse,” Velasquez said. “They are people I have known for a very long time, back to when I started riding in my dear Panama. Winning for any of them is always a great pleasure.”

Carlos Pena-Rivera is a Thoroughbred Times contributing writer

E-Mail this articlePrint this article