Rico Suave (USA) Horse
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Rico Suave, a 3yo colt from the United States trained by Richard Zielinski, ran in Mahoning Valley R6 Race 6. He is by the stallion Cupid out of Dark Darling and has recorded two career wins. His biggest victory came on 18 Dec 2025 at Mahoning Valley when he captured the $33,700 Race 1, proving a lucrative choice for bettors. Backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 146 % return on investment.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 18-Dec-25 1207m R1 Race 1 $21,231 (of $33,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.660, SP: 4.33 jumped out to a clear lead early, widened on the turn, then went unchallenged through the stretch. 1st Rico Suave ( V R Fernandez 120 ) 2nd Estoico ( D J Haldar 120 ) 6.25L 3rd My Trooper ( A I Diaz 120 ) 10.25L See full results | V R Fernandez 54.4kg | 1 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Nov-25 1210m R5 Md $20,034 (of $31,800) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:14.910, SP: 5.50 1st Rico Suave ( V R Fernandez 122 ) 2nd Leavetheninetynine ( E Barbaran 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Wisley ( N Vigil 122 ) 2.25L See full results | V R Fernandez 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Thistledown 25-Sep-25 1110m R3 Md $339 (of $33,900) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:06.890, SP: 11.00 dueled for the lead two wide into the stretch then gave way. 1st Estoico ( D J Haldar 118 ) 2nd Moonlighter ( C P Pilares 118 ) 0.10L 3rd Poncho Jac ( F S Becerra 118 ) 6.85L 7th Rico Suave ( L R Rivera 118 ) 11.85L See full results | L R Rivera 53.5kg 11.85L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 27-Aug-25 1210m R2 Md $339 (of $33,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:14.670, SP: 3.75 reluctant to load, contested the lead two wide past the quarter pole then gave way. 1st Biscuits 'n Gravy ( T D Houghton 118 ) 2nd Moonlighter ( C P Pilares 118 ) 0.25L 3rd Leavetheninetynine ( J A Bracho 118 ) 1.25L 7th Rico Suave ( L R Rivera 118 ) 14.25L See full results | L R Rivera 53.5kg 14.25L | 7 (9) |