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Majestic Policy Returns To Win Rillito Derby
Majestic Policy got his second career win Saturday in the Rillito Derby at Rillito Park.

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Majestic Policy Returns To Win Rillito Derby

TUCSON, AZ—JANUARY 21, 2015—Majestic Policy closed strongly to make it two-in-row Saturday when he defeated Magical Righter by a neck in the $9,250 Rillito Derby (not black-type) at Rillito Park. El Regalo Espanglish finished three-quarters back in the show position.

Ridden by jockey Rodolfo Arvizu, Majestic Policy completed the 350 yards in :17.692 seconds, a 91 speed index. The $5,088 winner's purse swelled his lifetime bankroll to $12,681.

Thomas Moreno conditions the Mighty Invictus colt for owner Rey Moreno. Bred in Texas by Eaves Horses Family Limited Partnership, Majestic Polity is out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Miss Jp Delight. Two-for-two this season his total record stands at (8) 2-0-1.

The winning connections of Majestic Policy accept the Rillito Derby trophy. © Coady Photography
Stakes winner Magical Righter used the $1,850 place check to boost her earnings to nearly $38,000. David Reyes-Frisby rode the Righter filly for owner Amanda Casper and trainer Benito Guillen Vega. Jose Holguin bred Magical Righter in Arizona from the Mr Eye Opener mare Bf Fantastic Dream.

El Regalo Espanglish races for owner Jesus and Denise Hoyos. Monica Ortega saddled the Rebs Royal Dasher colt that earned $925. Jesus Osuna had the riding assignment. Bred by Sharon Denham, El Regalo Espanglish is out of Straight Runaway, by Straight Talker.

Mpf Gypsy Chick, Jac And Tres Seis, Fast Azyoucansee, Streakin Debonair and Royal Hawkinson completed the field.