B Second Cowboy, piloted by Guadalupe Garcia Jr, wins the $110,420 Old South Derby at Delta Down on Friday by 1/2-length.

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VINTON, LA–MAY 17, 2024—Fastest qualifier from the trials, B Second Cowboy, returned to Delta Downs Friday night for a 1/2-length victory in the $110,420 Old South Derby finals.

Jockey Guadalupe Lucio, Jr., who didn't ride him to his trial victory, got the call in race eight aboard B Second Cowboy from the three-hole. The son of #1 leading second-year-sire Flying Cowboy 123 led the field of ten from wire-to-wire, clocking a 105 speed index in :16.421 seconds. The post-time favorite's 330-yard win paid $4.20 on 1/1 odds.

The Old South Derby is B Second Cowboy's third victory this season from four starts, but the first time to grace the winner's circle for a stakes win. He placed second in the Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park in March.

The Texas-bred gelding has seven career wins and was a finalist in the Sam Houston Futurity [G2] and Evangeline Downs Futurity [G2] from his freshman campaign. Tonight's winnings of $55,210 increased his bankroll to $154,535.

The winning connections of B Second Cowboy accept the $110,420 Old South Derby trophy at Delta Downs on Friday. © Hodges Photography

Breeder/trainer Jose Espinosa saddled B Second Cowboy for owner Party Tyme Racing. The sorrel gelding is out of Nsm Favorite Zoomer by Favorite Cartel.

Lgm Flirting Hero, piloted by Rolando Cabrera, made an impressive gain from behind, crossing the wire second with a 102 speed index. The three-year-old gray gelding has three career wins and $77,045 in earnings, including the Gillespie County Fair Firecracker Futurity in 2023.

Santiago Villaseca conditioned the son of Flirtingwithamiracle for owner Leslie Martinez-Castanon. Lgm Flirting Hero was bred in Texas by Filimon Saucedo out of the Mighty B Valiant mare Valiant Mystique.

Jockey Jasiel Aquino guided One Sweet Sugar to third place, finishing a neck behind Flirtingwithamiracle. The daughter of One Sweet Jess won last year's Lee Berwick Futurity [G1] and Lassie Futurity [G2]. She has earned $556,830 for owner/breeder Rogelio Marquez.

Jesus Marquez trains One Sweet Sugar, who was bred in Louisiana out of Sugarshaker B by Heza Fast Dash.

Woopaa123, Regardlezz, Trixlee, Easy One, Kas Delivers Gl, Jess Jumpn Dynasty and Tttgolden Cup round out the order of finish.

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About Delta Downs
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation, is the premier racing and gaming entertainment venue in Vinton, LA. Named "America’s Best Horse Racing Track" by readers of USA TODAY 10 Best, Delta Downs features a six-furlong oval track, 15,000 square feet of casino space, and more than 1,500 of the most popular slot machines. Amenities include two restaurants, chart-topping entertainment at the Delta Event Center, and the FanDuel Sportsbook.

Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7; from Texas, take Exit 4.