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Tampa Bay Downs: Union Rags Colt Nova Rags Rallies To Win Pasco For Mott - Horse Racing News


Tampa Bay Downs: Union Rags Colt Nova Rags Rallies To Win Pasco For Mott
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Nova Rags draws off late under Samy Camacho to win the Pasco Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths
Leading Tampa Bay Downs jockey Samy Camacho welcomed the chance to ride the Pasco Stakes favorite, 3-year-old colt Nova Rags, for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. But when 16-1 shot Newyearsblockparty took the lead turning for home, Camacho realized translating opportunity to success was no easy bargain.
“I was a little worried at the three-eighths pole, because (Newyearsblockparty) was going between horses and I had to start working,” Camacho said after posting a 2 ¾-length victory aboard the 13-10 favorite at the Oldsmar, Fla., track. “But I hit him once at the top of the stretch and he responded, and when he switched leads in the stretch it was Bye. ” ....

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