Race Overview
- Race Name: Clasico Derby Puertorriqueno Stakes (Grade I)
- Track: Camarero Race Track
- Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
- Age Eligibility: 3-year-olds
- Prize Money: $66,000 total purse
- Post Time: 5:30 PM ET
Contenders & Analysis
1. Royal Transformer (PR)
- Jockey: Joshua Navarro
- Trainer: Arturo Rondon
- Morning Line Odds: 5/1
- Pedigree: By Believe in Royalty, out of Transformadora (Van Nistelrooy)
- Analysis: A solid contender with a strong pedigree for middle-distance races. Could be a factor if positioned well early.
2. Gran Conquistador (PR)
- Jockey: Juan C. Diaz
- Trainer: Eduardo Falcon
- Morning Line Odds: 4/1
- Pedigree: By Greeley’s Conquest, out of Miss Azhar (Don Guido)
- Analysis: Has shown strong performances in previous races. Likely to be a front-runner.
3. Moon Destiny (PR)
- Jockey: Nicky Figueroa
- Trainer: Ramon Morales
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Pedigree: By Donegal Moon, out of Luna’s Key (Wildcat Heir)
- Analysis: A longshot with potential. Will need a strong pace setup to make an impact.
4. Iron Skull (PR)
- Jockey: Erik Ramirez
- Trainer: Edwin Texidor Jr.
- Morning Line Odds: 6/5 (Favorite)
- Pedigree: By Midnight Storm, out of Angela’s Smile (Scat Daddy)
- Analysis: The likely favorite with a strong pedigree and recent form. Should be a major player.
5. Cochere (PR)
- Jockey: Andy Hernandez Sanchez
- Trainer: Jason Lisboa
- Morning Line Odds: 9/5
- Pedigree: By Console, out of Porte Cochere (Street Sense)
- Analysis: A consistent performer with strong closing speed. Could challenge late.
6. Vuelve Junior F (PR)
- Jockey: J.C. Diaz Jr.
- Trainer: Kevin Velez
- Morning Line Odds: 9/2
- Pedigree: By Maraud, out of B. J. Miracle (Anasheed)
- Analysis: A versatile runner with solid performances. Could be a dark horse.
7. Carismatico (PR)
- Jockey: Jorge I. Velez
- Trainer: Jason Lisboa
- Morning Line Odds: 7/2
- Pedigree: By Maraud, out of Too Fast for Love (Harlington)
- Analysis: Has shown flashes of brilliance. Will need a strong ride to contend.
8. El Auditor (PR)
- Jockey: Javier Santiago
- Trainer: Daniel Encarnacion
- Morning Line Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: By Handsome Franco, out of Syriana Mia (Hockenheim)
- Analysis: A strong closer with a good pedigree. Could be dangerous if the pace is fast.
9. Atlantico (PR)
- Jockey: Steven Monserrate
- Trainer: Maximo Gomez
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Pedigree: By Mo Town, out of Nellie Bly (Congrats)
- Analysis: A longshot with potential. Needs a perfect trip to contend.
10. El Escogido (PR)
- Jockey: Jorge G. Robles
- Trainer: Maximo Gomez
- Morning Line Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: By Console, out of Zahit (Frisk Me Now)
- Analysis: The biggest outsider in the field. Will need a major upset to win.
