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Puerto Rican Jockey Legend Matos Dead at 91

Puerto Rican Jockey Legend Matos Dead at 91

Former jockey Mateo Matos, the regular rider of Puerto Rican Triple Crown winner Camarero, died in Puerto Rico Feb. 19. He was 91 years old.

 Wednesday, February 20, 2013
My Wandy's Girl Wheels Back in Gazelle

My Wandy's Girl Wheels Back in Gazelle

Nine days after My Wandy's Girl won the Pentelis Stakes in her introduction to racing in the continental 48 states, her connections will wheel her back for a stiffer test -- the $350,000 Gazelle Stakes.

 Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Graded Winner Gaff Sires First Winner

Gaff, a multiple graded stakes winner and an Irish stakes winner,sired his first winner when his 2-year-old daughter Nilsa M won by 5 1/2 lengths in her first start.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Sportech Partners With Evangeline, Camarero

Sportech launched several initiatives, including a Spanish-language wagering website for Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico and advance deposit wagering through Evangeline Downs & Casino in Louisiana.

 Thursday, April 05, 2012

Youbet Expands International Offerings

Youbet.com has signed three agreements that will enable its members to watch and wager on racing from South Africa, Sweden, additional tracks in the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico, providing nearly 24-hour-a-day racing coverage.

 Friday, March 27, 2009
Smarty Jones' First Winner

Smarty Jones' First Winner

Champion and dual classic winner Smarty Jones came through with his first winner July 11.

 Sunday, July 13, 2008
'Dorado' Tops OBS Session

'Dorado' Tops OBS Session

Puerto Rican champ Leyenda Dorado sold for $50,000 on the second day of the OBS winter mixed sale.

 Thursday, January 17, 2008

Apprentice Cedeno Tries Aqueduct

Apprentice Carol Cedeno has already made her presence known this year at Philadelphia Park and the Meadowlands. The 19-year-old is now tackling Aqueduct, and got off to a quick start opening day of the inner track meet by winning two races on Nov. 28.

 Thursday, November 29, 2007

Racing System in Puerto Rico Approved for Gaming

Legislation to authorize gaming through the El Comandante Racetrack and Off-Track Betting Agency system in Puerto Rico has been approved by the government, said Equus Gaming Co., a partnership with Thoroughbred and entertainment interests in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 Thursday, June 10, 2004

Puerto Rico's El Comandante to Get VLTs

The Puerto Rican government has granted approval for up to 6,000 video lottery terminals to be placed at El Comandante Racetrack in San Juan and its approximately 700 off-track betting outlets on the island.

 Wednesday, June 09, 2004

'Battery' Jockey Banished from Philly Park

A Commonwealth Court judge has affirmed an order by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission that upholds the ejection of jockey Orlando Bocachica from the grounds of Philadelphia Park after he admitted to using a battery on numerous occasions during morning training hours, but not during an actual race.

 Wednesday, March 10, 2004

My Own Business Repeats in El Comandante Stakes

Venezuelan super horse My Own Business won the international $100,000 Copa Confraternidad, part of the Caribbean Series that is taking part at El Comandante Racetrack in Puerto Rico.

 Monday, December 08, 2003

Caribbean Series Showcases Best in Five Countries

Five countries will join forces on Dec. 7 and 8 for the Caribbean Series 2002. Horses and trainers from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela will converge at El Comandante Racetrack for four races featuring horses from each country.

 Thursday, November 21, 2002

Puerto Rican Sire Virtua Cop Gets First Winner

First crop Puerto Rican-sire Virtua Cop was represented by his first winner when Maria Rachel won a five furlong maiden race by 1 1/2 lengths on Friday at El Comandante.

 Sunday, April 14, 2002

Homeister Makes History in Puerto Rico; Wins Clasico del Caribe

Calder-based jockey Rosemary Homeister not only became the first female rider in Puerto Rico's Clasico de Caribe, but she also became the first of her sex to win the race when it was renewed for the 34th time Sunday at El Comandante Racetrack.

 Monday, December 10, 2001

Irish Open Gelding Wins Puerto Rico's Top Race for Older Horses

The Puerto Rican representative Gran Duque won the Copa Confraternidad at El Comandante Racetrack in Canovanas, Puerto Rico on Friday.

 Saturday, December 08, 2001

Here and There...

Racing and breeding news and information.

 Tuesday, December 04, 2001

Plans for Puerto Rican Track Underway

A group operating in the name Parque Ecuestre La Esmeralda has announced plans to build a new Equestrian center, including a nine furlong racetrack, near the city of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.

 Tuesday, August 15, 2000