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The Intriguing Story of Catire Bello

By Ramon Brito

Catire Bello and Douglas Valiente return to the winner’s circle, flanked by owner Oswaldo Bello, left, and trainer Ivan Calixto, right. Photo by Hipodromo Digital

Catire Bello and Douglas Valiente return to the winner’s circle, flanked by owner Oswaldo Bello, left, and trainer Ivan Calixto, right. Photo by Hipodromo Digital

Quick, who was the last winner of a Triple Crown to race in the Florida Derby?

If you guessed it was Affirmed in 1978, you guessed wrong.

The year was 1992, and that colt, who finished sixth in Hallandale, Florida, went on to win a Triple Crown — in his native Venezuela.

His name was… (more)

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