Shakers No Secret, a quarter horse co-owned by Fort Davis businessman and Chamber of Commerce President Manny Dutchover, secured his second Grade 1 victory on Sunday at Sunland Park, taking home the $350,000 Championship.
In a tightly contested 440-yard race, jockey Christian Ramos guided Shakers No Secret past Kj Desparado in the final stretch to win by a neck, finishing in 20.99 seconds. The victory marks his third win in four starts, including last October’s Grade 1 AQHA Challenge Championship in Albuquerque.
The win also served as redemption, as Shakers No Secret had lost to Kj Desparado in the same race last year. A large group of supporters from Fort Davis and the Big Bend region was on hand to celebrate the victory.
David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.
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