Rico Suave (USA) Horse
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Rico Suave is a 3yo bay from the United States trained by Richard Zielinski. He is by the stallion Cupid out of the dam Dark Darling and has won three races to date. On 24 Apr 2026 at Thistledown he recorded his most important victory, capturing the $38,400 purse in Race 8. The horse has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 133% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 24-Apr-26 1106m FIRM R8 Race 8 $24,192 (of $38,400) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.280, SP: 6.50 settled inside through the turn, altered course four wide entering the stretch, was carried out past the middle of the racetrack by the leader, rallied under a strong hand ride and got up in time. 1st Rico Suave ( V R Fernandez 115 ) 2nd Take Five Charlie ( J A Bracho 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Afloat ( E Barbaran 119 ) 1.25L See full results | V R Fernandez 52.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Apr-26 1207m R7 Howard B. Noonan Stakes (Stakes) $1,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.820, SP: 21.00 1st Mark My Words ( E Barbaran 120 ) 2nd Miss Elecktra ( A Chavez 115 ) 5.75L 3rd Sun Of War ( L Rivera 120 ) 4.50L 6th Rico Suave ( V Fernandez 120 ) 15.50L See full results | V Fernandez 54.4kg 15.50L | 6 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 17-Mar-26 1106m R6 Race 6 $2,862 (of $40,900) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:07.370, SP: 3.25 veered in at the start, quickly recovered vied inside around the turn, wilted in the final strides, lost the show at the wire. 1st Sun Of War ( L Rivera 117 ) 2nd Lowells Legacy ( F B Salazar 115 ) 7.00L 3rd Workstation ( L Batista 117 ) 4.25L 4th Rico Suave ( V Fernandez 119 ) 11.50L See full results | V Fernandez 54kg 11.50L | 4 (5) |
| 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 Fernandez 120 ) 2nd Estoico ( D Haldar 120 ) 0.00L 3rd My Trooper ( A Diaz 120 ) 0.00L See full results | V 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 Fernandez 122 ) 2nd Leavetheninetynine ( E Barbaran 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Wisley ( N Vigil 122 ) 0.30L See full results | V 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 Haldar 118 ) 2nd Moonlighter ( C Pilares 118 ) 0.20L 3rd Poncho Jac ( F B Salazar 118 ) 6.75L 7th Rico Suave ( L Rivera 118 ) 11.85L See full results | L 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 Houghton 118 ) 2nd Moonlighter ( C Pilares 118 ) 0.30L 3rd Leavetheninetynine ( J Bracho 118 ) 1.00L 7th Rico Suave ( L Rivera 118 ) 14.25L See full results | L Rivera 53.5kg 14.25L | 7 (9) |