Local jockey makes New Tou proud
by Nikita Weymann on May 3rd, 2014
New Toulouse jockey Cavalco drove to third place in the Awesome Breed Creations “Crown Cup” for sulkies on April 27. Cavalco drove the American Standardbred “Gallant Gray” for Little Ascot Stables but wore the colors of New Toulouse from the Old Spanish Stable, and his steed emerged from a chaotic field to place third, by one ten-thousandth of a second. The owners (breeder Nikita Pantland and trainer Zacklol) had retained Cavalco at the beginning of the racing season, and he was able to post two of the fastest times, which allowed Gallant Gray to be included in the final field. He also qualified the Little Ascot horse Toulouse Rendezvous—named for our fair city—for the Crown Cup final.
Nikita Pantland (owner/breeder) and Zacklol
(owner/trainer) with jockey Cavalco. Note the distinctive fleur-de-lis of New Toulouse on Cavalco’s silks.
Cavalco is an employee of the Old Spanish Stable, providing farrier services along with whatever stable owner Pazzo Pestana needs to keep his enterprise afloat. Horses may be available for sale, depending on the market. Pestana and Cavalco are proud to carry the colors of New Toulouse onto whatever field of competition may present itself.
Cavalco, seated on the sulky pulled by Gallant
Gray, with Nikita Pantland and Zacklol.
Jack Mondieu, Ace Reporter, is a figment of your imagination.
Photos courtesy of Pazzo Pestana.
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