Mr Tereso Prevails In $98,150 Old South Derby
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Trainer Fernando Lopez trains the Texas homebred for owner-breeder Jose Oviedo. Mr Tereso completed the 350 yards in :17.462 seconds, over a "sloppy sealed" racetrack to equal a 93 speed index.
The son of Man Who Whouldbe King from the Behold A Beduino mare My Cold Corona earned $49,075. Second in the Evangeline Downs Futurity last year, Mr Tereso has compiled a (10) 7-1-1 record and earned $196,976.
Third-place finisher Love The Way You Fly races for owner Todd Matte and trainer Trey Ellis. Copper Spring Ranch LLC bred the daughter of multiple stakes sire Furyofthewind from the Grade 1 winning Tempting Dash mare Lovethewayoulie. Winner of the LQHBA Louisiana Million Invitational Stakes last year, she has earned $51,973.
Freighttrain Reba, Sensational Senator, Recognize, Lovethewayyourun, A Game Jess, Ms Diamond Prize and Fast Dash Hondo Cat completed the field.
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