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By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM— JULY 11, 2026—Political Twist returned to the winner's circle in impressive fashion Saturday night, holding off a determined challenge from Jarvis V to capture the Grade 1 $756,800 Rainbow Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The sorrel gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of C Twister Seis by Tres Seis covered the 440 yards in 20.942, earning a 101 speed index while scoring " name="twitter:description" /> By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM— JULY 11, 2026—Political Twist returned to the winner's circle in impressive fashion Saturday night, holding off a determined challenge from Jarvis V to capture the Grade 1 $756,800 Rainbow Derby at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The sorrel gelding by leading sire Apollitical Jess out of C Twister Seis by Tres Seis covered the 440 yards in 20.942, earning a 101 speed index while scoring " />