QH proprietor Javier Rodriguez talks about Political Twist’s win Sunday
Quarter horse proprietor Javier Rodriguez talks about Political Twist’s win within the Ruidoso Futurity on Sunday.
- Political Twist has received all 4 profession quarter horse races.
- Political Twist will skip the Rainbow Futurity trials to give attention to the All American Futurity.
- Its A Good Valentine and Cowboy 1 tied for first within the Ruidoso Quarter Horse Juvenile Stakes.
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO – Political Twist is undoubtedly a number one contender for the All American Futurity for 2-year-old quarter horses.
On Sunday afternoon at Ruidoso Downs Race Observe and On line casino, the 2-year-old New Mexico-bred son of Apollitical Jess rolled to a size and a half win within the Grade 1, 350-yard Ruidoso Futurity. The race was value $1 million, and Political Twist earned $420,000 for his homeowners.
Who’re the profitable connections for Political Twist?
Political Twist is educated by Xavier E Rodriguez, owned by Ray Willis and La Feliz Montana Ranch LLC, which is headed by Javier Rodriguez. Xavier E. Rodriguez and Javier Rodriguez should not associated. The profitable jockey was Luis M. Martiez.
How did Political Twist win the race, what’s his profession file?
Political Twist, who was the 3-5 publish time favourite, broke cleanly and quick from the No. 9 publish and received the race in a time of 17.301 seconds forward of Russ Gus and AJ Keep in mind Me.
Political Twist defeated six different horses after three horses had been scratched earlier than the race. Allegiant Air was a coach scratch due to an elevated fever on Sunday morning and each Well-known N Relentless and Dee Favourite Tacha had been scratched after they flipped within the beginning gate as they had been being loaded.
Political Twist has now received all 4 profession races, together with the 300-yard West Texas Futurity at Sunland Park Racetrack & On line casino on April 5.
“He was regular firstly of the race, he was by no means nervous,” mentioned Martinez, who has been Political Twist’s jockey in all 4 wins. “He’s an trustworthy horse and he’s a powerful horse.”
What’s subsequent for Political Twist?
The coach and homeowners all agreed that Political Twist will skip the Rainbow Futurity trials scheduled for June 27-28 and as an alternative prepare for the All American Futurity trials on Aug. 8-9 to try to qualify for the Sept. 1 All American Futurity, essentially the most well-known quarter horse race on this planet.
“We really feel like he is an All American Futurity horse,” Javier Rodriguez mentioned. “He deserves a relaxation and he deserves an opportunity to be at full power for the All American trials. We’re excited for this horse, he likes to compete and he does so at a excessive degree.”
Ruidoso Quarter Horse Juvenile Stakes ends in lifeless warmth
Its A Good Valentine and Cowboy 1 completed in a tie for first within the stakes race for 2-year-old quarter horses, which didn’t qualify for the Ruidoso Futurity.
The profitable time for each horses was 17.768 seconds within the $100,000 race. Cowboy 1 is educated by Eric Valenzuela and was ridden by Sergio Becera, Jr. Its A Good Valentine is educated by Fred Danley and was ridden by Bryan Candanosa.
Felix F. Chavez might be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
