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His right-hand man and business partner, Robson Aguiar, effectively persuaded him to continue pursuing their big plans. They both firmly believed in his abilities. At the end of the year, he achieved a remarkable feat by saddling more winners than ever before. Surpassing his previous record of four wins, he finished the Flat campaign with an impressive nine wins despite having a small team.
This year, his success has reached new heights. With Valiant Force winning the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, they celebrated their first-ever group triumph. Bucanero Fuerte further cemented their status by claiming victory in the Group 2 Gain Railway Stakes at Curragh Racecourse. He followed this up with an impressive four-length win in the Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes last month.
Now, they are preparing for the next leg of the Irish Champions Festival, where Bucanero Fuerte will compete in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes. The competition will be fierce, with City Of Troy, trained by Aidan O’Brien, among the strong contenders. Achieving such incredible successes is like a dream come true for him, and he is relishing every moment of the journey.
His journey to this point has been a unique one. Having grown up with a passion for horses, he initially pursued other equestrian activities such as hunting and showjumping. Eventually, he became involved in horse breeding and even co-owned a National Hunt filly. However, he never envisioned becoming a trainer. It wasn’t until he met Robson Aguiar’s brother, José, through a mutual friend that he found the inspiration and support to take out a Flat licence and start trading horses with form.
To sustain his training business, selling the horses became a necessity. However, thanks to the backing of Amo Racing, an operation led by soccer agent Kia Joorabchian, he now has the luxury of not needing to sell his horses. Joorabchian’s substantial investment in high-quality stock has allowed him to focus solely on training. The partnership with the Aguiar brothers has been instrumental in his success, and he acknowledges that without them, he might not have ventured into training at all.
Despite the challenges and financial realities of the industry, he is grateful for the positive changes that have come his way. As he prepares for the upcoming race, he is confident in his horse’s abilities but acknowledges the tough competition they will face. Reflecting on the journey, he can’t help but feel fortunate and appreciative of the overwhelming support he has received, even from racing legend Aidan O’Brien.
While he’s not actively seeking more horses, he remains committed to improving the quality of his current string of jumpers and Flat horses. The future looks bright, with potential entries in the Dewhurst Stakes and the Breeders’ Cup. He knows that luck has played a significant role in his success, and he is immensely grateful for the opportunities that have come his way.
Stepping away from the sport would have been a missed opportunity. The encouragement and unwavering support from Robson and José Aguiar have been pivotal in his journey. Looking back, he realizes he made the right decision to persevere and never look back.
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