Dashing Tres, ridden by Bryan Candanosa, wins the $1,076,535 All American Derby [G1] in a photo finish at the Downs at Albuquerque on Monday.

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM–SEPTEMBER 2, 2024–It was noses at the wire in a four-way photo finish on Monday for the $1,076,535 All American Derby [G1] at the Downs at Albuquerque. Dashing Tres hailed the winner, followed by Visa, Shoeless and The Marksman V, respectively.

Jockey Bryan Candanosa and trainer Toby Keeton teamed up for their second stakes win of the day, the first being the All American Juvenile with Aguila Rapida. Keeton got the trifecta, with the top three finalists coming from his stables.

Keeton trained four of the ten qualifiers going into the Derby, so his leading rider, Candanosa, had to choose which one to mount in the finals.

Candanosa said, "It was a tough decision. I banged my head every night, but finally, I made the choice, and it worked out. Even if he didn't win it, I would've been happy for Toby and the team. They have all worked so hard."

The winning connections of Dashing Tres accept the $1,076,535 All American Derby [G1] trophy at the Downs at Albuquerque on Monday. © Coady Media

Dashing Tres broke from the six hole, and after an early bump, he regained his stride and took the lead at the final call. Favored second to win, he clocked a 104 speed index in 20.951 seconds, paying $6.40 to win on 2-1 odds.

This is the first time Dashing Tres' owner-breeder Bob McClure has won the All American Derby [G1]. The sorrel gelding has won his last four starts, including the Rainbow Derby [G1]. He placed third in the Ruidoso Derby [G1] and was fifth in the All American Futurity [G1] finals last year.

Jockey Bryan Candanosa celebrates after winning
the Grade 1 All American Derby aboard Dashing Tres.
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Dashing Tres joins the millionaire's club after cashing in on the $437,227 payday. The son of Tempting Dash has seven wins from nine starts and $1,040,765 in the bank.

Bred in Texas, Dashing Tres is out of Sissys Tres Girl by Tres Seis. He is a half-brother to Grade 1 winner and new track record setter Apollitical Papa.

Sent off at 7-1 odds, Visa came out early and placed second under the guidance of regular rider Edwin Escobedo. The $187,383 check for place increased his earnings to $450,054 for owners Simmons Racing, Wootan Racing and Roger Beasley.

Simmons Racing bred Visa in Texas out of the Will Take Charge mare Cashcheckorcharge. The son of Corona Cartel has lit the board in every out from ten starts with five career wins, including the All American Juvenile. He placed second to Dashing Tres in the Rainbow Derby this year.

Shoeless was ridden to his third-place finish by jockey Juan Pulido. The son of FDD Dynasty has earned $198,546 for owner Griffin Tiff Partnership with five wins from nine starts. Corner K Quarter Horses LLC bred the gray gelding in Arkansas out of Political Chick by Apollitical Jess.

Heath Taylor trained 2-1 favorite and fourth-place finisher The Marksman V, piloted by Francisco Calderon, for owner-breeder Valeriana Racing Stables LLC. The son of Apollitical Jess has four wins from ten starts and $471,749 in earnings, including the Grade 1 Ruidoso Derby. He ran second in the Texas Classic Juvenile Stakes last year.

The Marksman V was bred in Oklahoma out of Bellissima Chocolata by Valiant Hero.

Cuz Lightyear, Nori, Cowboys Gun Z, Vegas Trick, Bigg Picture and Sonny Corona round out the order of finish.

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Live racing returns to the Downs at Albuquerque on Thursday, September 5, with a nine-race card. The first post is at 5:05 p.m. (MDT).