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John Deere Mexico Juvenile Challenge
MAGGIE MOONPIE
by Luis Prieto Zamudio • Translation by Eduardo Silveyra
Whenever there is a Quarter Horse classic at the Hipodromo de las Americas, the atmo- sphere is modified significantly. Adrenaline is on the rise as the race nears its time. August 19 was no exception, as 10 2-year olds returned to the site where, three weeks before, their
trial performance made them worthy to compete for a prize of 387,172 pesos ($28,675 U.S.) in the John Deere Mexico Juvenile Challenge at 350 yards.
While the runners were warming up, fans studied their handicapping bets,
in which the odds finally bowed for Swingin Corona, Runaway Kisser and Alizee.
The brown filly
Jewelsstrongesthope started
from gate 10 and moved for-
ward freely. However, some of the field encoun- tered trouble, as, tragically, Alizee, from the seven gate, broke down and fell to the ground along with her rider, Juan Carlos Guerrero.
Thus the race was left open for the bay Maggie Moonpie, of Racing Block Las Heveas, to win with Eduardo Valenzuela as her rider. This duo also took credit for the Jodys Glory Classic, held on July 8.
Maggie Moonpie made the journey on a fast track in :17.40 for a speed index of 91. Halfway through the distance she recov- ered from a slow start to take command
until the end. It was her sixth career victory and earns her the right to wear the flag of Mexico in the John Deere Juvenile Challenge Championship-G2. Maggie Moonpie is trained by Victor Manuel Diaz Gonzalez.
Second place went to Jewelsstrongesthope (Strong Hope-Raspeberry Jewel), owned by Villa Ana Maria and ridden by Joseph Edgar
Dominguez. She was trained by Simon Martin Hernandez.
Boketeer (Boknaai-Royal Spring Fling) finished third for the Racing Block Santa Ana. The trainer was Marco Antonio Luna and the
rider was Alejandro Almazan. The remaining order of finish was Swingin Corona
(Swingin Jess-Coronita Cartel), Conquests (FDD Dynasty- Itsmybag), Famous Treasure (Azoom-Ought To Be Famous), Chic A Run (FDD Dynasty-A Smokie Chick), Runaway Kisser (Ocean Runaway-One Fast Kisser) and JA Gols Dundee (Gol-JA Sofisticated Lady). Alizee (Azoom-Pretty Girl Perry) did not finish.
SEN ESPANOL
iempre que hay un clásico Cuarto de
Milla la atmósfera del Hipódromo de
las Américas se modifica notoriamente. La adrenalina va en aumento a medida que se acerca la hora de la carrera. El domingo 19 de agosto no fue la excepción, pues 10 ejemplares de dos años regresaron al sitio donde tres sema- nas antes su desempeño les hizo merecedores
a disputarse un premio de 387 mil 172 pesos (28,675 US), en 350 yardas.
Mientras los protagonistas eran acondicio- nados, los aficionados estudiaban su selec- ción de apuesta, que finalmente inclinó los momios a favor de Swingin Corona, Runaway Kisser y Alizee.
Observé la carrera desde el la zona del par- tidero, poniendo atención en la potranca retinta Jewelsstrongesthope, que ocupó la puerta 10 y respetó muy bien su línea de carrera, avanzando con toda libertad. El tropel constante del grupo
se interrumpió con una maroma que dio Alizee (7), yéndose a tierra trágicamente, junto con su jinete, Juan Carlos Guerrero, al quebrársele las extremidades delanteras.
De esta manera quedó el campo libre para la colorada Maggie Moonpie, de Cuadra Las Heveas, llevando en la conducción a Eduardo Valenzuela. Este binomio también se acreditó el Clásico Jodys Glory, realizado el 8 de julio.
Maggie Moonpie (Teller Cartel – Steel Magnolias por Rare Form) hizo el recorrido sobre pista rápida en 17.40 segundos, para un SI de 91. A media distancia se recuperó de
una partida lenta, para asumir el mando de las acciones hasta el final. Fue su sexta carrera y cuarto triunfo, con el cual gana el derecho de portar el estandarte de México en el John Deere Juvenile Challenge Championship, Grado 2. La ensilló Victor Manuel Díaz González.
El segundo lugar fue para Jewelsstrongesthope (Strong Hope – Raspeberry Jewel), de la Finca Ana María, bajo la dirección de José Edgar Domínguez; la ensilló Simón Martín Hernández.
Boketeer (Boknaai – Royal Spring Fling) finalizó en tercer lugar para la Cuadra Santa Ana y el entrenador Marco Antonio Luna. Lo montó Alejandro Almazán.
Los demás participantes terminaron en el siguiente orden: Swingin Corona (Swingin Jess – Coronita Cartel); Conquests (Fdd Dinasty – Itsmybag); Famous Treasure (Azoom – Ought To Be Famous); Chic A Run (Fdd Dinasty
– A Smokie Chick); Runaway Kisser (Ocean Runaway – One Fast Kisser); Ja Gols Dundee (Gol – Ja Sofisticated Lady) y Alizee (Azoom – Pretty Girl Perry).
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