 | Storm Power surged to the lead from a pack of horses to win the $35,000 Bienvenidos Stakes on Saturday’s opening day of Turf Paradise’s 59th season. Ridden smartly by Geovanni Franco and trained by Robertino Diodoro, the lightly raced Storm Power ($10.80) was 2 ½ lengths clear of stablemate and 7-5 favorite Bull Dozer with last year’s winner Absolutely Cool third in the field of eight. Storm Power covered the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.48 for Diodoro who was winning the Bienvenidos for the third time.The winner’s trophy was presented by Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg who was on hand to promote and sign his book, “From Grit to Glory.” |
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