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Tomcito

Street Cry (Ire) x Inside or Outside (Eastern Echo)
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Dante Zanelli

Dante Zanelli

Zanelli bought Tomcito at Keeneland for $7,500, and the son of Street Cry was sent to Zanelli's uncle, legendary Peruvian trainer Juan Suarez. Originally from Peru, Zanelli currently resides in Lexington, KY.
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Jorge Chavez

Jorge Chavez

Jorge Chavez, a native of Peru, is annually one of the top riders in the U.S. in terms of wins and purses earned and is also among the elite cadre of riders based on the East Coast. He is perennially one of the leading riders on the highly competitive New York circuit and in 1999 he won the Eclipse Award as the nation's outstanding jockey.
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Jet Set Racing Stable (Tomcito)

Jet Set Racing Stable

Stud Jet Set in Peru, know in the US as Jet Set Racing Stable is the legal ownership of cousins Esteban (Polo) Ripamonti and Omar Mahchi. Stud Jet Set has a long standing reputation in Peru for over 2 generations. Juan Suarez, uncle of trainer Dante Zanelli Jr. trains all of Stud Jet Set horses in Peru
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Chesapeake Farm and Darley

Chesapeake Farm and Darley

In 1986, renowned horseman Drew Nardiello was presented with an opportunity to capitalize on his experience and successes generated from a life spent entirely in the Thoroughbred industry. At the urging of several committed clients, Nardiello and his wife, Nancy, established pastoral Chesapeake Farm in the heart of Lexington horse country.
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Tomcito

Race History

Graded Earnings: $151,292
Race Record: 6-4-1-1
FinishDateRaceChartsRecapVideo
3rd03.29.2008Florida Derby (GI) - Gulfstream ParkChartsRecapVideo
Passed tiring rivals, best of the rest in American debut
1st11.17.2007Derby Nacional (GI) - Hipodromo de Monterrico
Facile 3 1/2-length victory
1st10.20.2007Clasico Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos (GI) - Hipodromo de Monterrico
Dominant 9 3/4-length victory
2nd09.23.2007Peruvian Two Thousand Guineas (GI) - Hipodromo de Monterrico
Close second against more experienced rivals
1st08.26.2007Allowance - Hipodromo de Monterrico
Dominant 13 1/4-length win
1st07.22.2007Maiden Special Weight - Hipodromo de Monterrico
Dominant 12 3/4-length victory; defeated two rivals

Daily Works Board

Dates

Track (Condition)DistanceTime (How)Rank
Keeneland (Fast)4 Furlongs:46.60 Hg1/35
Churchill Downs (Fast)5 Furlongs1:01.40 B5/18
Gulfstream Park (Fast)5 Furlongs:58.80 H1/24
Palm Meadows (Fast)1 Mile1:39.80 B1/2
Palm Meadows (Fast)5 Furlongs1:00.40 2/182/18
Palm Meadows (Fast)1 Mile1:42.60 B1/1

Pedigree Analysis

The analysis of Tomcito's pedigree does not require any theoretical projection of stamina, for he has already proven his ability to stay as far as 1 1/2 miles when racing in Peru. In his case, a perusal of the bloodlines helps to reveal the sources of his marathon capacity. His sire, the Grade/Group 1 star Street Cry (Ire), romped by 4 1/4 lengths in the 1 1/4-mile Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) in 2002. The Mr. Prospector-line stallion has gotten off to a terrific start at stud, siring champion Street Sense, last year's Kentucky Derby and Travers S. (G1) hero, in his very first crop.

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Tomcito News

Kentucky Derby 134 Update: April 18

posted by John Asher on April 18, 2008

James Scully's Derby Report (April 16th)

posted by James Scully on April 16, 2008

Lexington provides opportunity for Kentucky Derby berth

posted by Brisnet Editorial on April 16, 2008

Pletcher Is Double-Barreled in Lexington

posted by Brisnet Editorial on April 15, 2008

Kentucky Derby Worktab (April 15th, 2008)

posted by Brisnet Editorial on April 15, 2008
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Tomcito Blogs

Racecar Rhapsody Music To My Ears; Tomcito Worthy of Derby Berth

posted by John Pricci on April 18, 2008 24 comments

Three Dots and a Cloud of Dust

posted by Mac McBride on April 14, 2008 111 comments

What can Brown do for you?

posted by Jill Byrne on March 30, 2008 37 comments

Post draw the equalizer in Florida Derby

posted by Joel Cunningham on March 27, 2008 23 comments

A dozen chances to put up or, well, you know the rest.

posted by Jill Byrne on March 27, 2008 23 comments
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