San Lorenzo Trump Makes Off With A Win In The Old South Derby At Delta Downs

VINTON, LA–MAY 16, 2025–Delta Downs kicked off a weekend of American Quarter horse racing with an exciting nine-race program on Friday night that included the $110,800 Old South Derby. The event was won by Rogelio Marquez, Jr.’s San Lorenzo Trump with jockey Leonardo Rodriguez in the saddle.

Bursting from post position No. 3 in a field of 10, San Lorenzo Trump battled for the lead early in the 330-yard test for 3-year-olds before drawing clear of his competition late. The Jeremy Derozin trainee reported home a ½ length in front of Cc Valiant, who finished second. Celebratingtheeagle was another nose back in third.

San Lorenzo Trump covered the distance over a fast track in a time of 16.763. Each race on the program was contested over a fast track. The winner’s time equaled a speed index of 93.

The win by San Lorenzo Trump was the third of his nine-race career. He took home $55,400 for the tally and now has a career bankroll of $95,284.

Bred in Oklahoma by Donald J. Friesen, San Lorenzo Trump is a sorrel colt by leading sire Apollitical Jess, out of the Streaking La Jolla mare Legacys A Streakin.

Leobersi Perez' Cc Valiant earned $18,836 For his second-place effort. Trainer Eduardo Morales tapped jockey Yaidel Rodriguez to ride the Valiant Hero gelding out of Jess Another Dynasty by FDD Dynasty. Curtis Crenwelge bred the black gelding in Texas. Cc Valiant has earned $58,643.

Celebratingtheeagle under jockey Javier Garcia picked up $11,080 for finishing third. Jannessa Muniz trains the daughter of multiple stakes sire This Is An Eagle for owner Jesus Molina. Debbie Eller bred the filly in Texas from the Azoom mare Zoomin N Celebrating. She has earned $71,380.

Sent off at odds of 7-2, San Lorenzo Trump paid $9.60 to win, $5.20 to place and $4 to show. Cc Valiant was worth $5.40 to place and $4 to show. Celebrating the eagle returned $5.40 to show.

Jj Jessa Dynasty, Rios Dashing Spirit, Takilya Onthe Hocks, Cowgirl Chick, Jd Heza Paintedeagle, The Legend Of Corona and Hy On Sweet Luck completed the field.

Delta Downs will close out the race week on Saturday with another nine-race program that kicks off at 6:15pm. The featured race will be the $194,020 Old South Futurity going as the eighth race on the card.

About Delta Downs
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation, is the premier racing and gaming entertainment venue in Vinton, LA. Named "America’s Best Horse Racing Track" by USA TODAY 10 Best readers, Delta Downs features a six-furlong oval track, 15,000 square feet of casino space, and over 1,500 of the most popular slot machines. Amenities include two restaurants, chart-topping entertainment at the Delta Event Center, and the FanDuel Sportsbook. For more information about the season, visit the track’s website at www.deltadownsracing.com.

Delta Downs is located on Delta Downs Drive in Vinton, Louisiana. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7; from Texas, take Exit 4.

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