O Besos , which started his first in just over seven months, appeared on a finished photo during his comeback January 2 at Fair Grounds & Slots. 4 year old kid Globe colt gathers to get his nose Brave heart In Saturday’s race of the day, an optional claimant was awarded $47,000 at 1/16 mile.
Coached by Greg Foley for Bernard Racing, Tagg Team Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds, and Terry Stephens, O Besos has not been seen in races since finishing second at Matt Winn Stakes (G3) May 29. in Churchill Downs. That was followed by a fifth-place attempt at last year’s Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
Chestnut has won three of his five starts at the Fair Grounds, where last year he also finished third in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2).
With Brian Hernandez Jr up on Sunday, O Besos raced for an early fifth after a head collision, won an inside vertical, and was pushed down the long haul by Intrepid Heart. He won in a final time of 1:43.91 on a good track (sealed) and was paid $3.20 as favorite. 1st place winner Math Wizard final completion of six.
O Besos was bred in Kentucky by L. Barrett Bernard from the Soto mare Snuggs and Kisses breed that won the shares. He has a 3-1-1 record in eight career starts and earns $320,224.
