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Mexican Bred Juvenile Challenge
GAME SAMBASO
by Luis Prieto Zamudio, translation by Eduardo Silveyra
We can describe the final of the sec-
ond edition of this young classic as a “high and low” for the Mexican individuals auctioned. The highest part was the placing
of Game Sambaso and La Loba By Rabbits, who came in an unquestionable first and third, respectively. Game Sambaso gave a formidable race at 350 yards despite being hit by Ferdy Ruby at the beginning of the race, tilting the outcome in his favor in a photo finish and add- ing to his account 824,619 pesos ($49,688 US approximately) from a total purse of 1,792,650 pesos (approximately US $108,017), as well as his third victory in eight official appearances.
His time was 17.71 seconds, for an 82 speed index, almost equaling the 17.707 seconds with which he qualified for the fourth fastest time. Game Sambaso had excellent support from rider Ismael Parra Martinez and trainer Eleazar Ruvalcaba Vazquez in both races.
Game Sambaso was bred and owned by Everardo Muzquiz, whose ranch also produced Shiney Six, winner of this juvenile in 2014 and the corresponding derby in 2015. Unfortunately, that filly died a few weeks after the victory.
The lowest part of the race is attributable to the performance of several individuals, but especially the paralysis of the judges to issue
a verdict that took into account the offenses committed and the damage caused to several others. This involved the occupants of the positions 4 through 10. Some gave, and conse- quently, others received.
Another debacle came after the fault of Ferdy Ruby on Game Sambaso, in the contact between Set Sambaso and Silver Perry, caused because the two were in coincidental trajectories and where Set Sambaso took the brunt. Then followed a crash was between El Japones and N Sure. El Japones impacted N Sure and bounced off and hit Silver Perry, which hit Set Sambaso even stronger, leaving him out of the competition.
The surge continued when N Sure took with him RG Maléfika Cartel, while Danny BN was bumped by Im Native Princess who was moving inwards, forming a “brawl” that
is difficult to describe, yet fouled the develop- ment of the race. From that knot of horses came off Im Native Princess with Eddi Cuellar in charge getting to second place, while Silver Perry captured fourth place. Immediately the inquiry by the judges was announced and sev- eral protests of those affected were presented.
After a long wait, it was confirmed by the speakers that the “arrival is official.” Nobody
celebrated, only the winner’s team came down to the ceremonial awards to take photos.
The fans and those
interested in the race were
waiting for an explanation,
like that on Aug. 16 in the
equally rugged finish of the AQHA Juvenile Challenge. On that occasion, it was the mov- ing of the original four finishing places that came into question. Now, it might have been reasonable to explain why they had kept the original order after everyone saw the “dirt” of the race.
These actions increase the already growing discontent by Quarter Horse owners and the fans due to the series of recent arbitrary deci- sions that have been at least questionable.
Well and after the conflict, the full official order was as follows:
In first, Game Sambaso (Sambaso Dancer - The Answer Lady, by Corona Cartel), with Ismael Parra Martinez in charge, owned
by Everardo Muzquiz, for trainer Eleazar Ruvalcaba Vazquez.
Followed by: Im Native Princess (Native Cartel – Princess Tenaya), La Loba By Rabbits (Rabbits Rainbow – Moskovita), Silver Perry (Jesstified – Ziplock Chick), Ferdy Ruby (Tres Ruby – Super Fer TB), Rg Malefika Cartel (Danny Cartel – La Chuchena), El Japonés (Danny Cartel – To Chickuma), Danny BN
(Danny Cartel – Oughter BN Boots), N Sure (Native Cartel – Sure Alibi), and Set Sambaso (Sambaso Dancer – Jet Settin Jessie).
EN ESPANOL
Como una carrera de “claroscuros” podemos
calificar la final de este joven clásico para ejemplares mexicanos subastados, en la que fue su segunda edición. La parte clara se la damos a Game Sambaso (2) y La Loba By Rabbits
(3), que llegaron en un inobjetable primero y tercer lugar, respectivamente. Game Sambaso dio una formidable carrera en las 350 yardas
(a pesar de haber sido arrollado por Ferdy Ruby al inicio de las acciones), para inclinar
el resultado a su favor en final de fotografía, con lo que sumó a su cuenta 824,619 pesos ($49,688 US aproximadamente), de un total de 1’792,650 pesos en disputa ($108,017 US aproximadamente), así como la tercera victoria en 8 participaciones oficiales.
Su tiempo fue de 17.71 segundos, para
un SI de 82; con ello casi iguala los 17.707 segundos con los que calificó con el cuarto mejor registro, en ambos casos con el excelente apoyo del jinete Ismael Parra Martínez y del entrenador Eleazar Ruvalcaba Vázquez.
Es crianza y propiedad del señor Everardo Múzquiz, de cuyo rancho salió también Shiney Six, ganadora de este juvenil en
2014 y del derby correspondiente en 2015.
Hipodromo de las Americas $108,017 • 350 yards :17.71 • si 82
First Down Dash
Sambaso Dancer
Beduino Dancer
GAME SAMBASO, ‘13-g.
Corona Cartel
The Answer Lady
Bug In The Pie
Game Sambaso (#2) and jockey Ismael Parra obtain a clean victory
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