Integrista and jockey Juan Carlos Díaz dominated the Clásico Antonio R. Matos 2012.

The three year old native Integrista added to her history her first important victory after winning the 51st edition of the Clásico Antonio R. Matos, which with a distance of 1,700 meters and a prize of $76,170 was held this past Sunday, February 26, at the Hipódromo Camarero.

Integrista, property of the Caridad stable and trained by José Miguel Jiménez, was conducted by Juan Carlos Díaz, who placed fourth during the first half of the race, while Garbosa led over Taurina and the favorite Jaleemar. Passing the 600 meters pole Díaz moved his mount strong to attack Taurina, who had already outperformed Garbosa.
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Okairy M. and jockey Edwin Castro get closer to the finish line at the Clásico Día De Reyes.

The native four year old mare, Okairy M., dominated each step of the 1,700 meters to impose on the Clásico Día De Reyes, held this past Friday, January 6, at the Hipódromo Camarero as part of the Five Year Anniversary celebration of the managing enterprise of the racing oval at Canóvanas.

Okairy M. was conducted by Edwin Castro, who took advantage of the absence of sprinter rivals to allow the mare be placed in front of the first meters. Thus, aided by a comfortable pace which was established during the first half of the event, saved energies for the instance where the favorite Altiva was strongly placed in second, but not becoming a real threat for the winner. [+]

Aracelis Baby M., conducted by Héctor Berrios, arrives the finish line to take the New Year’s Stake.

The imported three year old Aracelis Baby M. dominated over four rivals in this year’s edition of the Clásico Año Nuevo, which was held on the seventh race this past Sunday, January 1, delivering prizes for $70,320.

Aracelis Baby M. advanced from the third place to lead over the pointer Sweet Azarel when there were left around 400 meters for the finish line. From that moment it was all for Aracelis Baby M. who was able to stand the advance for the favorite My Wandy’s Girl from the last place. Advanced, but an unsuccessful effort against the winner, finishing second by three lengths and a fourth. [+]