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Fastest Qualifier Tempting Cowboy Returns To Win Sweetwater QH Derby




Tempting Cowboy, under jockey SDavid Alvarez, Jr., won the $75,500 Sweetwater QH Derby on Saturday's race card.

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ROCK SPRINGS, WY–SEPTEMBER 7, 2024–The fastest qualifier, Tempting Cowboy, returned today to win the $75,500 Sweetwater QH Derby by a half-length at Sweetwater Downs.


Tempting Cowboy drifted in at the start under jockey David Alvarez, Jr., completing the 400 yards in 19.723 seconds, equaling a 102 speed index. Trainer Josh Taylor saddled the son of leading second-crop sire Flying Cowboy 123 to his seventh win in 15 career starts.

Racing for owner-breeder Bill Doenz, Tempting Cowboy earned $30,200 to boost his bankroll to $73,888. Bred in Oklahoma, the 3-year-old colt is out of the Tempting Dash mare Sweet Temptation.


Jr Sakes Alive earned $15,100 under jockey Jesus Valenzuela for finishing second. Kylie Valenzuela trains the Pappasito filly for owner CG Racing LLC. J R Stables bred Jr Sakes Alive in Nevada from the One Famous Eagle mare Jr Mahalia. The multiple stakes winner has earned $112,140.


Justin and Amy Davis' Utah homebred Jaj Baby B Train finished 1-1/4 lengths back to earn $7,550 for third. Javier Garcia had the riding assignment aboard the Freighttrain B gelding for trainer Calli Dominguez. He has earned $18,150 in nine starts.


Bella Lady, So Sixy It Hurts, Ivorybudsnblossoms, Marfason, Wanna See My Quickie, and Kaleigh Mac.

 

For additional information on breeding, contact Royal Vista Ranch Farm Manager—Laura Erickson—at (405) 449-7575.


Story and images courtesy of Stallion E Search.

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