Super Omarcito delivered another Argentine stakes victory at Monterrico
The Stud Jet Set colt dead-heated with Manganzon for first place in the Clásico Flor de Loto, while Belmont Collection stood out as the star of the weekend
LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario).— The Argentine-bred Super Omarcito continues to find ways to keep himself at the center of the action at Monterrico. At age 7, the son of Super Saver delivered another top-tier performance and captured a new stakes victory—this time shared—after dead-heating with Manganzón (Eye On Jacob) in Saturday's Clásico Flor de Loto, contested over 1,000 meters under weight-for-age conditions.
It was impossible to separate the two main protagonists at the wire. After the clock stopped in :57.86, the photo finish confirmed that Super Omarcito and Manganzón had hit the line in exact unison, declaring a dead heat for victory.
Bred in Argentina by Haras Firmamento, Super Omarcito is a son of Super Saver and Stormy Vil (Bernstein), competing in Peru under the colors of Stud Jet Set. Saddled by Juan Humberto Suárez and ridden by Húber Bocanegra, he reaffirmed his remarkable longevity in a division where he has been a main fixture for years.
His performance carries even greater merit considering he is a 7-year-old veteran continuously defeating younger rivals.
The 4-year-old Manganzón was the other hero of the thrilling finish. A son of Eye On Jacob and Karon Beach(Akarem), he was bred at Haras Los Eucaliptos and represents Stud Goma. Jorge Bello was in charge of his preparation, while Carlos Trujillo was in the irons.
The parity between both horses was absolute through fractions of :22.85 and :45.98. Finishing third, 1 1/4 lengths behind the winning duo, was King George (Boston), while Almendro (Amiral) secured fourth place, another 1 3/4 lengths back.
With this new success, Super Omarcito boosted his career earnings to 142,080 soles, while Manganzón reached 61,706.
For the Argentine runner, it was another demonstration of a consistency that seems to defy Father Time. Firmly established for a long time among the top sprinters in Peruvian racing, he found his reward once more in a dramatic finish where neither contender deserved to lose.
Belmont Collection Returns in Dominant Fashion
The afternoon’s other stakes contest had a completely different outcome. Belmont Collection required no photo finish and left zero room for debate in the Clásico Enrique Martinelli Tizón (L-1,400 m), also run under weight-for-age conditions.
The Stud Patriots representative returned to the winner's circle in jaw-dropping style, cruising home by 9 3/4 lengths to capture no less than his 12th victory in just 15 career outings.
Bred in the United States, the 5-year-old gelding is a son of Collected and Martha's Moon (Malibu Moon), brought to the post in magnificent order by his owner-trainer Alfredo Chamy.
Érick Arévalo enjoyed an effortless voyage in the saddle.
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