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The Winter Derby
FOR SWEET JESS
by Danny Camp
For Sweet Jess not only was the fastest qualifier to The Winter Derby, but he also didn’t disappoint in the 400-yard Winter Derby finals when he took
home the victory at Portland Meadows on Jan. 25. For Sweet Jess won his Jan. 11 trial heat under
jockey Javier Matias, who was riding him for the first time. The pair worked well together and quickly took the lead in their heat, winning by a convincing 1 1/2-lengths to take the top spot.
In The Winter Derby stakes finals, For Sweet Jess and Matias broke from the 1-post alertly and received the call from the gates. They were never headed throughout the contest, but drifted slightly. With some steady pressure on the right rein from Matias, For Sweet Jess straightened. Matias then offered a bit of encouragement and with that, they finished 3/4-length in front. For Sweet Jess stopped the clock at :19.861 earning a speed index of 105, a career high for the three-year-old gray gelding.
For Sweet Jess took home the first place earnings of $7,360 and boosted his total earnings to $46,142. His race record now stands at five wins from nine starts, including a win in the 2015 Evergreen Park Juvenile Challenge, and third-place finishes in the AQHA Juvenile Challenge Championship-G2 and Pot O’ Gold Futurity.
For Sweet Jess’s connections include owner Ruben Magallanes and trainer Hector Magallanes. Bred in Arizona by K & R Allred Ranch, LLC,
For Sweet Jess is out of For Some Cash. The mare
is a AAA winner who was a finalist in the Phoenix Futurity-G3. She has produced 6 winners and 100% money earners from 7 starters. For Sweet Jess is her highest money earner and only stakes winner.
Trial winner and 2nd-fastest qualifier Tickle Ur Fancy (Dominyun-Sizzling Lola) dug in to finish in second place under Jake Samuels for owner Hayden Brothers Ranch and trainer Hector Magallanes.
Third fastest qualifier DC Lady Juno (Gol- Junomore) finished third after a game effort with Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa in the irons. The filly’s connections include owners Beverly and Donald Conway and trainer Hector Magallanes.
Stella Corona (Stel Corona-Yak Ity Yak Go), Secretly Fast (No Secrets Here-Shirleys Strawfly), One Runaway Opener (One Sweet Jess-Runaway
Eye Opener), JK Dash (Jesse James Jr-Dash For Kisses), EZ Feisty Patriot (Game Patriot-Easy Verna), Shez Sneakin Fast (Heza Fast Dash-Sneak Bac) &
A Lucky Demon (Demon Warlock TB-Girl Gone Black) completed the order of finish.
Cypress Handicap
REMARKABLEYESAPOWEER
by Danny Camp
Remarkableyesapoweer claimed his first stakes victory winning the 350-yard Cypress Handicap at Los Alamitos Race Course on Jan. 17.
He stepped away from the 3-post a neck in front,
and received every call. The five year old won by 3/4-length, stopping the clock at :17.692.
Remarkableyesapoweer earned an 89 speed index along with the $11,000 winners share of the $20,000 purse, making his total current bankroll $75,444.
Remarkableyesapoweer is owned by Jesus Daniel Padilla and trained by Jose Moreno. His regular pilot, Cruz Mendez, was in the saddle.
Remarkableyesapoweer was bred in California by Hector M. Padilla out of Remarkable Power, whom Padilla also owns. The mare is a 4-time winner with a 109 speed index. She has produced three starters/ money earners. Her first stakes winner is California Hi-Point 3-Year-Old Colt/California Hi-Point Aged Stallion Remarkableyesapoweer, who is a full brother to New Track Record setter Remarkable Eyesa with over $85,000 in earnings.
In 2015, Remarkableyesapoweer also finished third in the First Down Dash Handicap, fourth in Los Alamitos Winter Championship-G1, fifth in the Kaweah Bar Handicap-G3, and was a finalist in the Robert L. Boniface Los Alamitos Invitational-G1 and Vessels Maturity-G1.
A steady & even effort by Tango In Cash (FDD Dynasty-Bodacious Dream) ended up earning 2nd place money. His team includes owner Nerio M. Ruiz & trainer Guillermo Morales. Rudolfo Arvizu had the riding assignment. Foosilame (Foose-Golden Butterfly RD) was 3rd with a valiant comeback under Santiago Mendez. His connections include owner Rafael Everado Sanchez & trainer by Tanya Schvaneveldt. Followed by Balata Joe Now (Im Alright Now-Balata), First Down Tiny Man (Tinys First Corona-High And Loose TB) & Flying Foose (Foose-Flying Regal).
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Portland Meadows • $18,400 400 yards • :19.861 • si 105
One Sweet Jess FOR SWEET JESS, ’13-g. For Some Cash
Mr Jess Perry
One Sweet Dash Chicks Beduino Merry For Cash
Los Alamitos • $20,000 350 yards • :17.692 • si 89
Mr Eye Opener
Miss O Toole
REMARKABLEYESAPOWEER, ’11-h.
Make Mine Bud
Remarkable Power
Eyesa Special
Victory Rebel
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