Jockey Umberto Rispoli rallies Balnikhov to victory in Oceanside Stakes on day with record handle
But there was one area where Prat had an equal. Umberto Rispoli thrived on Del Mar’s turf course. At one point during the 2020 season, Rispoli was winning 40 percent of the turf races at Del Mar, a clip that helped him place second in the final jockey standings … one win behind Prat.season by rallying Balnikhov along the rail of the turf course to win the 77“That was an amazing trip,” said Rispoli, a 33-year-old native of Naples, Italy.
Balnikhov was seventh in the field of 12 at the top of the stretch and fourth midway down the stretch. The Irish-bred paid $8.40 as the 3-1 second choice after running a mile in 1:34.85.“Fantastic Opening Day,” said Del Mar Thoroughbred Club President and COO Josh Rubinstein. “There was great energy and buzz. It felt like Del Mar was back. We had great feedback from the fans.”
Bellabel hasn’t raced since winning her American debut in the $100,000 Blue Norther at Santa Anita in January in what was also her first race for D’Amato. Rispoli will be aboard Bellabel for the first time.
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