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Vuelve Candy B.
Vuelve Candy B (March 6, 1988– August 9, 1998) was arguably one of the most popular champions in Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican Thoroughbred horse race, racing. The grey Colt (horse), colt won the Puerto Rican triple crown in 1991. He also won Puerto Rico's Horse of the Year award twice (1991,1992) and is the first and only horse in Puerto Rico to win over one million dollars. On the track Vuelve Candy B. was foaled in Potrero Hermosura, Puerto Rico, Potrero Hermosura in Puerto Rico. As a yearling in 1989 he was acquired by the RI-JE-SU Stable for the sum of $20,000. Originally named "Oiste Candy B," he won his debut race on August 8, 1990, while ridden by Edwin Castro. The horse finished his two-year-old season (1990) with 3 first places, 2 second places and one third-place finish in six races. In 1991, Oiste Candy B won his last race with his original name. The horse's owner was arrested and his horses were sold in a federal auction. He was acquired by Luito Hernandez, owner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dewan (horse)
''Dewan'' (also known as ''diwan'', sometimes spelled ''devan'' or ''divan'') designated a powerful government official, minister, or ruler. A ''dewan'' was the head of a state institution of the same name (see Divan). Diwans belonged to the elite families in the history of Mughal and post-Mughal India and held high posts within the government. Etymology The word is Persian in origin and was loaned into Arabic. The original meaning was "bundle (of written sheets)", hence "book", especially "book of accounts," and hence "office of accounts," "custom house," "council chamber". The meaning of the word, ''Divan (furniture), divan'' "long, cushioned seat" is due to such seats having been found along the walls in Middle Eastern council chambers. It is a common surname among Sikhs in Punjab. Council The word first appears under the Caliphate of Omar, Omar I (A.D. 634–644). As the Caliphate state became more complicated, the term was extended over all the government bureaus. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |