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La Rinconada hipodrome hosts key August races as Equiocio celebrates 35th anniversary in Ferrol
The Equiocio event in Ferrol, Galicia marked its 35th edition from 6‑9 August, expanding from a traditional horse‑jumping competition into a broad summer attraction that includes sport, nature, gastronomy, culture, tourism and social inclusion. Organisers highlighted the participation of more than 240 horses, around 200 riders and amazons, and the support of local authorities, universities and sponsors such as Estrella Galicia, Coca‑Cola and Gadis. The programme emphasised sustainability and accessibility for families and visitors.
In Venezuela, the Hipódromo La Rinconada prepared for a high‑profile weekend on 2 August, featuring three graded contests (GII, GIII and GII) and the national 5‑y‑6 betting game with a prize pool exceeding 637 million bolívares. Notable entries included the comeback of the thoroughbred Tío Horacio after a 231‑day break and the debut of Brazilian‑bred One Thing, which will run under jockey Omar Rivas.
Venezuelan jockey Emisael Jaramillo achieved his first Grade‑1 victory in the United States at Del Mar, California, winning the Bing Crosby Stakes and securing a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Spring. The win added to his 80 seasonal victories in the U.S. and positions him as a contender for the Del Mar circuit title.
Meanwhile, former jockey and judge Shelly Ramírez Pino founded Chacco Marketing, a specialised agency that provides branding, public‑relations and strategic communication services for the equestrian sector, reflecting the sport’s growing commercialisation.
Entities
Big Valdi · Emisael Jaramillo · Equiocio · Henry Trujillo · Jaime Lugo · Jessenia Romero · La Rinconada · Ricardo Pérez Lama · Riccardo D’Angelo · Robert Capriles · Shelly Ramírez Pino · Thunder White
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The horse Thunder White returned to racing after 126 days of inactivity, trained by Henry Trujillo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainer Jessenia Romero also won two races at the meeting.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The La Rinconada meeting on 26 July featured 16 competitions, a record number for a single meeting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The total prize pool for the meeting reached 637 631 850 bolívares, a record for the venue.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thunder White competed in a special race for four‑year‑old debutants with a prize of $27 040.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainers Robert Capriles and Jaime Lugo each recorded three wins at the meeting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainer Riccardo D’Angelo won two races at the meeting, the most among trainers that day.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prospect Big Valdi won the Classic “Cría Nacional” in 112.3 seconds.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainers Riccardo D’Angelo and Jessenia Romero each recorded two wins at the meeting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thunder White returned to racing after a 126‑day break.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thunder White participated in a special debut race offering a $27,040 prize.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The La Rinconada Hipodrome held a meeting on 26 July with a program of 16 races.