2012

1/14/12 - MANERO (f, 3, Disco Rico- Gracefully Done, by Deputy Commander) broke her maiden at Gulfstream (open company) going a flat mile on the turf. She dueled t through a half and then accelerated in the stretch and had 1 1/2 lengths over the favorite at the wire. She is owned BY Red and Black Stable and was bred by Flying Zee Stables (NY).
Lifetime Record: 5-1-2-1, $45,500.

1/4/12 - LASTCALLFORDISCO, . c. 4, Disco Rico - Boldly Brass, by Marine Brass kept the new year spirit going with a nice allowance win at Laurel. He is owned by Stephen E. Quick and was bred by Wyn Oaks Farm, LLC (Pa.).
Lifetime 10-3-1-1, $75,068

1/2/12 -DiRico homebred SW DR DISCO, c, 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum easily annexed a $66,000 open allowance race at Aqueduct and bumped his earnings to $236,250 in 12 starts - half of them wins!

Last out Dr Disco won the Vodka S at Aqueduct without much hassle. This time he was away from the gate quickly, settled behind a pair of dueling leaders and at the top of the stretch he took over with ease and cantered home to win under a hand ride.

2011

12/5/11 - Hip 364 MANERO, f, 2, by Disco Rico - Gracefully Done, by Deputy Commander {Hidden Brook Farm, agent for Flying Zee Stable} sold to Red and Black Stables for $87,000 at the FASIG-TIPTON MIDLANTIC DECEMBER MIXED SALE.

12/4/11- Disco Rico was on fire at Aqueduct. Multiple stakes placed DR DISCO got his stakes win today in the VODKA S. Aqueduct. Dr. Disco is a three year old homebred colt out of Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum. He is owned and was bred by Joseph Dirico. He is a full brother to DANCE GAL DANCE ($212,264) and Dr Rico and a half to Judge Margaret ($162,661).
Lifetime: 11-5-3-2, $196,650. This colt has been off the board onlyonce in 11 starts.

On the same day 2 year old Disco On ran third RUNYON S. Aqueduct. He is not only a homebred for Richard J. Lugovich but is also trained by his owner/breeder. This colt broke his maiden two weeks ago and is back to earn black type in his second start.

11/13/11 - Vicki's Dancer, f, 2, Disco Rico - Love That Glitter, by Glitterman ran second in the $100,000 NEW YORK STALLION SERIES S.at Aqueduct for owner/breeder Robert Jarras. She overcame a terrible bouncing between horses at the start and was a strong second at the wire. She now as a win and a second in two starts and earnings of $48,800.

10/24/11 - KING OF THE DISCO, f. 2, Disco Rico - Princess Sarah, by King of Kings (Ire) became the third 2 year old winner for her sire, winning a MSW at Suffolk Downs and winning off by an exciting 7 1/2 lengths. She is owned by Rosalie Dirico and was bred by Alfred DiRico (N.Y.). Yes KING OF THE DISCO is a filly and she is still a KING!

Lifetime:4-1-2-1, $22,250.

11/22/11 - Homebred stakes placed Dr Disco, c, 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret by Dr. Blum came off an allowance win to rn second in the $125,000 POSSE HUDSON S. at Belmont. went tright to the front and set blazing fractions of of :22.26 and 44.96 and tired at the very end. He has raised his earnings to $160,650.

With a recornd of 10 4-3-2, this colt has only been off the board in 1 of 10 starts.

10/14/11 - VICKI'S DANCER, f, 2, Disco Rico - Love That Glitter, by Glitterman won at Belmont in a MSW at first asking. Se was rated nicely and then zipped to the front on the far turn and widened from the quarter pole home, hitting the line 6 1/4 lengthsin front. Watch for this one.
Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $28,800.

9/24/11- Homebred stakes placed Dr Disco , c, 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret by Dr. Blum won an allowance race at Belmont. The chestnut tried the turf in his first two outings , running third in an open optional test at Saratoga Aug. 6 and fourth in the Gilded Time S. at Monmouth Sept. 4. In front soon after the gates opened, he ran an uncontested half in :45.04 and finished strongly to score by two lengths.
Lifetime: 9-4-2-2, $135,650.

9/17/11 - TAKE IT INSIDE, f. 2, vy Disco Roco out of Deer Berry, by Deerhound. broke her maiden at Delaware Park in her second start. She went right to the lead and stayed there, turning back all challenges, She is a homebred for Steeplechase Farm (N.Y.).
Lifetime: 2-1-0-0, $26,595

7/6/11 - 8 year old Jeroboam lead wire to wire to win an allowance race at Thistledown and pushed his earnings to almost $125,000.. He is by Disco Rico out of Ninetyeight Karats by Polish Numbers. He is owned by : Nestor R Rivera abd was bred by Longwood Stable.

6/4/11- And it i DISCO DANDY again! You just can not drag this horse away from the winner's circle. He goes there instead of back to the barn. He won another ( his 7th) allowance this time at Delaware Park and his earnings are now $145,840.

5/8/11 - DISCO DANDY, g. 7, Disco Rico - Flying Lady, by Fly So Free won for the 6th time and pushed his earnings over $118 K,. He is a homebred for Mr. & Mrs. Samuel H. RogersJr. (Md.). In 2009 DISCO DANDY broke the all time record for 5 furlongs at Pimlico Racetrack zipping 5 furlongs on the turf in 55.70.
Lifetime: 17-6-1-2, $118,480.

4/10/11- Homebred Dr Disco , c, 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret by Dr. Blum added even more black type, running third in the PACKETT'S LANDING S. at Aqueduct. He has not been off the board in his six starts to date and is closing in on $100,000 in earnings.
Lifetime: 6 3-2 -1 $96,000

3/24/11 - BELLA RICO, f. 3, Disco Rico - Ernabel, by Power of Mind won atLaurel Park in her first start. She splashed 5.5 furlongs on a muddy track and won by 1 1/2 lengths. She is a homebred for Mr. & Mrs. William Miller (Md.).
Lifetime: 1-1-0-0, $13,680

3/17/11 - Homebred Dr Disco , c, 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret by Dr. Blum won at second asking going a sixteenth shorter against state-bred rivals Dec. 18 before adding another to the win column over this track and trip Jan. 22. Content to track the early pace, the homebred assumed a narrow advantage at the eighth pole and drew clear to win by two lengths.. Lifetime Record: MSP, 5-3-2-0, $90,000.

1/21/11 - DR DISCO, c. 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum won an allowance race at Aqueduct. . He is a homebred for the DiRicos and is a full brother to DANCE GAL DANCE ($273,070) and Dr Rico ($197,323) and a half brother f to Judge Margaret ($142,208). He is getting off to a fast start!
Lifetime: 3-2-1-0,$56,000.

Dr Disco, Heats Up AQU Winter Weekend Action

2010

12/18/10 - DR DISCO, c, 2, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret by Dr. Blum broke his maiden at Aqueduct in his second start leading wire to wire. He ran them off their feet to score by 4 lengths The winner is a full to Dr Rico, MSP, $197,323; and Dance Gal Dance, MSW, $273,070 and is a homebred for Joseph F DiRico.
Lifetime 2-1-1-0, $32,000

12/15/10 - LASTCALLFORDISCO, c. 2, out of Boldly Brass, by Marine Brass won in his second start. He ran 6 furlongs at Penn National Race Course in a fast 1:10 and change, winning off by 4 lengths.
He is owned by Stephen E. Quick and was bred by Wyn Oaks Farm LLC (Pa.)
Lifetime 2-1-0-0

10/3/10 - KING DISCO, g. 5, Disco Rico - Full Life, by Norquestor won an allowance race at Delaware Park sprinting 5 furlongs in :58.00 flat. He is owned by Glen Gaddy and was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Heath.
Lifetime: 37-6-7-4, $172,875.

8/30/10 - CRACK THE OPUS, g. 4, Disco Rico - Curable Pessimist, by Cure the Blues won an allowance race at PHILADELPHIA PARK zipping 6 furlongs in 1:08 and change. He is owned and trained by Juan Carlos Guerrero and was bred by Kelly Snovell (Md.).
Lifetime: 15-5-2-2, $102,710

8/7/10 - MSW AT THE DISCO, h. 6, Disco Rico - Mary Lou’s Magic, by Concorde’s Tune is back in the winner's circle again at MONMOUTH PARK. He captured a $90,180 allowance race at 8.5 furlongs on the turf.
He is a homebred for Patricia A. Generazio. He is on the way to earning 1/2 million dollars. He has been a winning machine.
Lifetime: 43-9-7-8, $455,215

7/17/10 - CRACK THE OPUS, g. 4, Disco Rico- Curable Pessimist, by Cure the Blues won an allowance race at PHILADELPHIA PARK ziooing 7 furlongs in a quick 1:22 and change. He is owned and trained by uan Carlos Guerrero and was bred by Kelly Snovell (Md.).
Lifetime: 14-4-2-2, $74,510.

5/19/10 - Disco Rico is on a roll at DELAWARE PARK. This time MR. LADIES MAN, g. 5, Disco Rico - Divine Prospect, by Prospectors Gamble won an allowance race for owner/breeder/trainer Gale A. Patti and her co-breeders Harold Lerner & Jack Gross. He splashed 5 furlongs on a wet track in :58 and change.
Lifetime:22-4-3-3, $98,770

5/18/10 - MISSISSIPPI MAN, c. 4, Disco Rico - Golden Ms Sword, by Goldwater won an allowance race at - DELAWARE PARK going 6 furlongs on a sloppy track in 1:11 and change.. He is owned by Benchmark Racing Stable amd was bred by John Donato. This consistant colt has been on the board for his first three starts in 2010 and now has his first win of the year. He races all up and down the east coast.
Lifetime: 17-5-6-1, $149,028.

1/9/2010 - DISCO RICO had the first two finishers at CHARLES TOWN RACES in a 4.5furlong sprint. The race was won by JUSTTENCENTSADANCE, f. 4, Disco Rico - Lauren’s Secrets, by Lost Code who is owned by Larry Blanken and was bred by Dragon’s Lair Farm LLC & Sherman Chin (Md.).
Lifetime: 5-2-1-0, $40,000.
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2nd—MISS SPIKNSPAN, m. 5, Disco Rico - Juke Joint Jenny, by Dr. Adagio who is owned by Mildred L. Twyman and was bred by Robert Amendola.
Lifetime: 10 1 2 1 $29,070

2009

11/30/09 -Stakes placed Disco T, h. 5, Disco Rico - Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor won an allowance race at Philadelphia Park, going a mile on a muddy track. He is a homebred for William J. Hartwell and Frances M. Hartwell. Disco T is a money making machine with an in the money record of 17 out of 22 starts.
Lifetime: 22-7-8-2, $356,808.

Disco T raced wide in fifth then fourth through a half-mile under jockey Abel Mariano before rallying on the inside near the stretch and driving to a narrow victory, his second from nine starts this season.

The five-year-old Disco Rico horse has finished second five times this season, including the Smarty Jones Classic Stakes on September 19.

11/27/09 - A winning machine in 2008 and 2009, AT THE DISCO, h. 5, Disco Rico - Mary Lou’s Magic, by Concorde’s Tune ran off with still another stakes, the Alysheba S. at the Meadowlands. Recently he won the LINCROFT H. at Monmouth Park and before that t the Bernie Dowd H. He is a homebred for Patricia A. Generazio.
Lifetime: 39-8-7-8, $394,4355.

At the Disco dictates tempo in front-running Alysheba score
Courtesy of the Thoroughbred Times Today

At the Disco set an unpressured pace in the $80,000 Alysheba Stakes on Friday night at the Meadowlands and had plenty left in the tank in the stretch to post a two-length win. Patricia Generazio’s homebred five-year-old Disco Rico horse picked up his third stakes win of the season for trainer Mary Hartmann and improved to eight wins in 39 career starts. The $54,000 winner’s share boosted At the Disco’s career earnings to $394,435.

At the Disco is out of the winning Concorde’s Tune mare Mary Lou’s Magic. He won the Lincroft Handicap and Bernie Dowd Handicap, both for New Jersey-breds at Monmouth Park, and entered the Alysheba off a disappointing last-place finish in the Cliff Hanger Stakes (G3) on October 3 at the Meadowlands.

At the Disco opened a clear lead through an opening quarter in 23.98 in the Alysheba and set a measured tempo under Daniel Centeno. He turned back a bid from Broadway Producer and shook free to a clear victory and his first stakes win against open company. Dubai Gold closed from off the pace to edge Broadway Producer
by three-quarters of a length for second. Ea, sent off as the 1.70-to-1 favorite as part of a coupled entry with National Pride, finished in a dead heat for fourth with Racketeer.
—Mike Curry

9/19/09 - Stakes placed Disco T., c. 4, is a homebred for William and Frances Hartwell. He is a four year old colt out of Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor. Jumping back up into stakes company, he ran second in the SMARTY JONES CLASSIC S.
Lifetime: 13-5-3-2, $216,718

9/13/09 - A winning machine in 2008, AT THE DISCO, .h. 5, Disco Rico - Mary Lou’s Magic, by Concorde’s Tune ran off with another stakes win in the LINCROFT H. at Monmouth Park. Last out he won the Bernie Dowd H. He is a homebred for Patricia A. Generazio.
Lifetime: 37-7-7-8, $340,435.

9/12/09 - DANCE TIM DANCE, . g. 2, Disco Rico - Dr. Capote, by Capote was chosen a Thoroughbred Times NOTABLE WINNER. He won a MSW at Suffolk Downs by 9 3/4lenghts sprinting 5.5 furlongs on a sloppy track, He is a homebred for Rosalie and Alfred DiRico and is from the family of the formidable DANCE GAL DANCE. It looks as though there is a family resemblance!

First-time starter Dance Tim Dance sprinted to the lead at the start and steadily increased his advantage for an open-length victory under jockey Carlos Quinones. Dance Tim Dance is the first starter out of the placed Capote mare Dr. Capote, a half sister to multiple stakes winner Dance Gal Dance.

8/24/09 - Once again it is MSW MSW DANCE GAL DANCE, f. 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum. but this time she just missed in the UNION AVENUE at Saratoga. Last out she won the Fleet Indian S. at Saratoga. and before that, the WANDERING CLOUD S. at Belmont Park. This filly has won or been second everytime she has entered the starting gate.
Lifetime: 8-5-3-0, $273,070

8/3/09 - MSW DANCE GAL DANCE, . f. 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum wins another - the Fleet Indian S. at Saratoga.

Dance Gal Dance ( foaled and raised at Keane Stud) dueled for the early lead under Rajiv Maragh and shook free in the stretch to a clear victory in the $73,000 Fleet Indian Stakes. After she was pressed by 1.75-to-1 favorite Doremifasollatido (also foaled and raised at Keane Stud) through an opening quarter in :22.38, Dance Gal Dance put away that foe in the stretch under steady urging and powered to a 2 1⁄4- length victory, her fourth career stakes win.

Trained by Timothy Ritvo for owner Rosalie Dirico, the four-year old Disco Rico filly improved to six wins from eight starts and boosted her earnings to $258,770. Sent off as the 2-to-1 second betting choice, she completed seven furlongs in 1:21.71 on a track rated as fast.

Doremifasollatido finished willingly for second. Dance Gal Dance is one of three winners from four starters out of multiple stakes winner Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum.

7/2/09 - MSW DANCE GAL DANCE, . f. 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum. won the WANDERING CLOUD S. at Belmont Park. Recently she ran second in the GLOWING HONOR S. at Belmont Park for the DiRicos. Last year she won boith the Love Is Eternal S. and the Dewars Rocks S also at Belmont. This filly has won or been second everytime she has entered the starting gate.
Lifetime: 7-5-2-0, $214,970.

Dance Gal Dance rattled off five straight wins at Aqueduct to kick off her career, including a pair of black-type races for New York-breds, but saw that streak come to an end when she ran second in the Bouwerie S. last May at Belmont. She was sidelined after that effort with a knee chip. The DiRico homebred returned to action after a 13-month hiatus and ran a solid second in the off-the-turf Glowing Honor S. in open company June 5 over a sloppy Belmont strip, but was odds-on to go one better this time. After being pressed by Just Zip It through splits of :22.60 and :45.93, Dance Gal Dance shook free nearing the eighth pole and opened up under a hand ride from Rajiv Maragh to make it five wins in seven starts

6/21/09 - A winning machine in 2008 , AT THE DISCO, h. 5, Disco Rico - Mary Lou’s Magic, by Concorde’s Tune has come back in 2009 a stakes winner, scoring in the BERNIE DOWD H. at Monmouth Park for owner/breeder Patricia A. Generazio.
Lifetime: 35-6-7-8, $300,435

6/5/09 - MSW DANCE GAL DANCE . f. 4, Disco Rico- Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum ran second in the GLOWING HONOR S. at Belmont Park for the DiRicos. Last year she won bith the Love Is Eternal S. and the Dewars Rocks S also at Belmont. This filly has won or been second everytime she has entered the starting gate.
Lifetime: 6 4 2 0: $174,500

5/22/09 - Sprint specialist DISCO DANDY, g. 5, Disco Rico - Flying Lady, by Fly So Free broke the all time record for 5 furlongs at Pimlico Racetrack zipping 5 furlongs on the turf in 55.70. He is a homebred for Samuel H. Rogers Jr, SEE CHART

Lifetime: 12-4-1-2, $80,270.

5/13/09 - Sprint specialist MSW LA CHICA RICA, m, 6, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair scored in the HANCOCK COUNTY H. at Mountineer zipping 5 furlongs in, :58 and change. She is owned by Bella Cavello Stables and was bred by High Five Stables (MD). This is her thirteenth win! He entered the Hancock off twi string seconds in 2009 keeping her on the board 100% in 2008 and so far inb 2009.
Lifetime Record:
39-13 -10-4, $528,057.

4/23/09 - Homebred DISCO’S SON, g. 6, Disco Rico- Diva’s Quest, by Norquestor added to his earnings for owner Henry Dirico, He won a tough open allowance race at AQUEDUCT zipping 6 furlongs in 1:09.48. This is his second win in a row in 2009.
Lifetime: 15-5-1-2, $156,080.

4/18/09 - Church Bells f. 4, Disco Rico- Church, by Lord Gaylord. Owner came back from an allowance win in January to run third in the GEISHA S. at Pimlico Race Course. She is a homebred for J. W. Y. Martin Jr.
Lifetime: 12 3 2 1 $54,385

4/10/09 - Sprint specialist DISCO DANDY, g. 5, Disco Rico - Flying Lady, by Fly So Free won an allowance race at LAUREL PARK zipping 5.5f urlongs on the turf. He is a homebred form Samuel H. Rogers Jr
Lifetime: 11-3-1-2, $62,600.

3/20/09 - BETTE TO WIN, f. 4, Disco Rico- Icy Demeanor, by Allen’s Prospect won an aloowance race at LAUREL PARK going a spritely 6 furlongs in 1:10 and change. She is owned by Robert Goldsmith and was bred by Woodlawn Breeding Inc. (Md.).
Lifetime: 11-4-1-2, $72,374

1/11/09 -DISCO’S SON, g. 6, Disco Rico- Diva’s Quest, by Norquestor won an AOC at GULFSTREAM PARK zipping 6 furlongs in 1:09.30.. He is a homebred for Henry Dirico
Lifetime: . 14-4-1-2, $126,680.

2008

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11/8/08 - Stakes placed Dr. Rico g. 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum ran third in the FIND H. at Laurel Park. He is a homebred fro the DiRicos.
Lifetime 22 4-7-3 $192,093

11/1/08 - SW DOYOUWANTTODANCE, f. 4, Disco Rico- Marine Court, by Marine Brass ran second in the Mademoiselle S  at Delta Downs. She has already won two stakes in 2008. She is owned and was bred by Melissa Cantacuzene.
Lifetime: 14-7-4-2, $185,950

10/30/08 - AT THE DISCO, c. 4, Disco RIco - Mary Lou's Magic, by Concorde's Tune came back to win another allowance race, this time at the Meadowlands. Earlier her had won a non winners of two other than allowance race at Monmouth Park. He is a homebred for Patricia A Generazio. He is pushing towards $225,000 in earnings. Lifetime: 26 5-4-5 $223,153

10/7/08 - Disco T., . c. 4, Disco Rico - Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor won still another allowance race at PHILADELPHIA PARK pushing his earnings over $200,000. Stakes placed, Disco T, is a homebred for William and Frances Hartwell.
Lifetime: 13-5-3-2, $216,718.

10/4/08 - Stakes-placed Dr Rico, g. 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum, was runner-up in the 2007 Maryland Million Turf Stakes for the second year in a row, Dr Rico is a full brother to multiple stakes winner Dance Gal Dance, by Disco Rico. He is a homebred for the DiRicos.
Lifetime: 20 4- 7- 2 $184,733

LOOK WHAT A DISCO RICO CAN DO FOR YOU!

9/22/08 - MSW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair won for the 12th time. She scored in an allowance race at MOUNTAINEER RACE TRACK for owner Bella Cavello Stables and breeder High Five Stables (Md.). This is her SIXTH win this year and she has not been off the board in 2008!
Lifetime: 35-12-8-4, $463,362.

9/1/08 - Blitzensdiscogetem, c 2, Disco Rico- Blitzen’s Echo, by Compelling Sound ran second in the SEND MORE MONEY S. at Presque Isle Downs for owner Team Central Inc and breeder Toni M Kirwan. He is a new black type earner for his sire.
Lifetime: 4 1-2-0 0 $55,525.

8/23/08 - Disco T, c. 4, Disco Rico- Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor, picked up more black type in the Smarty Jones Classic S. at Philadelphia Park. This colt has only been off the board twice in 11 starts. He is a homebred for William J. Hartwell and Frances M. Hartwell (Pa.).
Lifetime:11-4-3-2, $176,148

On the same day at Charles Town, 2 year old Mississippi Man went off the favorite and broke his maiden first out. He is out of Golden Ms Sword by Goldwater and is a homebred for John Donato. He is the second 2 year old winner for his sire in 2008,
1 1-0-0 $16,800

8/17/08 - SW PURE DISCO , f. 4, Disco Rico -V for Vera, by Concorde's Tune strike still again, this time running third in the INCREDIBLE REVENGE S at Monmouth Park sprinting 5.5 furlongs, . She is very versatile and incredibly consistent having won 4 stakes in 2007 ranging from 6 furlongs to at 1 1/16 miles . She is a homebred for Patricia A Generazio (NJ). Recently she was second in the OPEN MIND.
Lifetime Record: Record: 29 9-6-3, $496,840.

8/16/08 - MSW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair strikes again, scoring in the Charles Town Distaff Sprint S. at Charles Town she has earned over $425,000 for owner Bella Cavello Stables LLC. She was bred by High Five Stables. This is her 5th win in a row!
Lifetime: 33 11-7-4 $429,234

8/3/08 - First 2 YO runner in 2008 is a winner! BLITZENSDISCOGETEM, c. 2, out of Blitzen’s Echo, by Compelling Sound. Broke his maiden in a MSW ar Presque Isle Downs going 5.5f on the all weather track. He fought to victory by a head. He is owned by Team Central Inc. and Kirwan Equine Group and was bred by Toni
M. Kirwan (Pa.)
Lifetime: . 3-1-1-0, $40,525.

7/20/08 - HIGH HILL, f. 4, Disco Rico- Holly Hill, by Northern Raja won an allowance race at DELAWARE PARK, going 5f on the turf in a speedy :57.29. She is a homebred for J. W. Y. Martin Jr.
Lifetime: . 9-3-0- 1, $61,020.

7/10/08 - SW DOYOUWANTTODANCE,. f. 4, Disco Rico- Marine Court, by Marine Brass won her second stakes in 2008, taking the HALLOWED DREAMS S. at Louisiana Downs. She is owned and was bred by Melissa Cantacuzene.
Lifetime: 13-7-3-2, $175,950

7/6/09 - Stakes placed Disco T, c. 4 Disco Rico - Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor won an allowance race at PHILADELPHIA PARK. He is a homebred for William J. Hartwell. Ultra consistent, he has only been off the board twice in 10 starts.
Lifetime: 10-4-3-1, $162,398.

7/4/08 -AT THE DISCO, c. 4, Disco RIco - Mary Lou's Magic, by Concorde's Tune, won a non winners of two other than allowance race at Monmouth Park going 1-1/16 on the turf. He is a homebred for Patricia A Generazio. He is pushing towards $200,000 in earnings.
Lifetime: 21 4-4-4 $184,080

6/27/08 SW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair continues her winning ways, pushing her earnings over $350,000. Recently she was a good second in the CONNIVER S. at Laurel Park for owner Bella Cavello Stables LLC. She was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime:. 32-10-7-4, $369,234

6/23/08 - Stakes placed Dr. Rico g. 4, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum won an allowance race at DELAWARE PARK going 8.5f on the turf in a quick 1:43.53. He is a homebred fro the DiRicos.

Stakes-placed Dr Rico overtook 4-to-5 favorite and pacesetter Wooden Stone in the closing strides and gamely halted a winless stretch. The runner-up in the 2007 Maryland Million Turf Stakes, Dr Rico is a full brother to multiple stakes winner Dance Gal Dance, by Disco Rico. Dr Rico is one of two winners from three starters out of multiple stakes winner Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum. Grade 3-placed multiple stakes winner and sire Eternal Orage is a notable family member.
Lifetime: 17-4-6-1, $137,373

6/6/08 - DISCO T, c. 4, Disco Rico- Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor won an allowance race at PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS going a flat mile on the all weather surface. This is his second win in a row. Before that he was stakes placed in the Docent H at Philadelphia Park. He is a homebred for William J. Hartwell and Frances M. Hartwell (Pa.).
Lifetime: 9-3-3-1, $123,758

On the same day at PIMLICO RACE COURSE DISCO DANDY, g. 4, Disco Rico - Flying Lady, by Fly So Free. won an allowance race going 5 furlongs in 59 and change, . He is a homebred for Mr. & Mrs. Samuel H. Rogers Jr.
Lifetime: . 8-2-1-2, $44,000

5/26/08 - PURE DISCO , f. 4, Disco Rico -V for Vera, by Concorde's Tune strike again, this time running second in the OPEN MIND H. at Monmouth Park going 6 furlongs. She is very versatile and incredibly consistent having won 4 stakes in 2007 ranging from 6 furlongs to at 1 1/16 miles . She is a homebred for Patricia A Generazio (NJ). Recently she also won the Seton Hall University S.
Lifetime Record: Record: 26 9-6-2, $486,560.0.

5/13/08 - Less than a month after her last win, SW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair won the Hancock County H at Mountaineer. Recently she was a good second in the CONNIVER S. at Laurel Park for owner Bella Cavello Stables LLC. She was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime:. 31 9-7-4, $344,274

5/4/08 - SW DANCE GAL DANCE f. 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum ran second BOUWERIE S. at Belmont Park for owners/breeders Rosalie DeRico and Alfred DiRico (N.Y.). Last out she won the LOVE IS ETERNAL S at Aqueduct and before that the DEWARS ROCKS S. also at Aqueduct. This filly has not been off the board in 5 starts. Watch for her!
Lifetime: 5 4-1-0 $159,800

5/3/08 -Ultra-consistent SW DOYOUWANTTODANCE, f. 4, Disco Rico - Marine Court, by Marine Brass ran third in the Tellike S at Evangeline Downs. Earlier this year she took the AMERICAN BEAUTY S. at Oaklawn Park for owner/breeder Melissa Cantacuzene.She has been on the board 9 out of 10 trips to the gate.
Lifetime: 10-5-3-1, $126,280

4/25/08 - DISCO FLIRT, m. 5, Disco Rico - Survey, by Allen’s Prospect picked up a nice allowance win at ATLANTIC CITY RACE COURSE sprinting 5 furlongs on the turf. She is owned by Freedom Acres, Inc. and was bred by Jerry Kohlrabi .
Lifetime: 14-3-2-2, $94,363.

4/20/08 - SW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair strikes again, this time winning an allowance race at CHARLES TOWN RACES. She pushed her earnings close to $300,000. Recently she was a good second in the CONNIVER S. at Laurel Park for owner Bella Cavello Stables LLC. She was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime:. 30-8-7-4, $298,524

4/7/08 - DISCO T, c. 4, Disco Rico - Little Daisy Brown, by Norquestor won a $42,160 allowance race at PHILADELPHIA PARK going 8.32 f in a fast, 1:43.92. He is owned by William J. Hartwell and was bred by Frances M. Hartwell (Pa.).
7-2-3-1, $87,908

3/31/08 - SW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair does it again, winning an allowance race at Mountaineer by an easy 5 lengths. She pushed her earnings over $275,000. Last out, she was a good second in the CONNIVER S. at Laurel Park for owner Bella Cavello Stables LLC. She was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime: 29 7-7-4 $278,724

3/15/08 - The ever consistent SW LA CHICA RICA, m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest, by Colonial Affair ran a good second in the CONNIVER S. at Laurel Park for owner Bella Cavello Stables LLC. She was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime:28 6-7-4 $254,596

On the same day and at the same track, MR. LADIES MAN, c. 3, Disco Rico - Divine Prospect, by Prospectors
Gamble annihilated the field with a 7 3/4 length win second time out of the gate. He is a homebred for
Gale A. Patti and is trained by his breeder.
Lifetime: 2-1-0-0, $16,360.

3/13/08 - Homebred for the Di Rico's, DANCE GAL DANCE, f. 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum returned to score in the LOVE IS ETERNAL S. at Aqueduct keeping her UNDEFEATED in 4 starts including 2 stakes!
Lifetime : 4-4-0-0, $137,940

2/23/08 - Disco T, c . 4, Disco Rico - Little Daisy Brown by Norquestor moved up into stakes company and ran a good 3rd in the Docent H at Philadelphia Park. He is owned by William J Hartwell and was bred by Frances M Hartwell .
Lifetime: 5 1-3-1 $59,028

6th STAKES WINNER FOR DISCO RICO

2/6/08 - Homebred for the Di Ricos, DANCE GAL DANCE, f. 3, Disco Rico - Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum won the Dewars Rocks S. at Aqueduct in wire to wire style. Watch for this filly! . She broke her maiden in her first start in November, won her first allowance condition a month later and now adds black type to her resume. This filly is UNDEFEATED! She is a full sister to SW DR RICO.
Lifetime: 3-3-0-0, $97,740

1/19/08 - DOYOUWANTTODANCE, f. 4, Disco Rico - Marine Court, by Marine Brass took the AMERICAN BEAUTY S. at Oaklawn Park for owner/breeder Melissa Cantacuzene. After breaking her maiden in the early spring DOYOUWANTTODANCE came right back to win an allowance race. After freshening and returning in the ate fall, she has won a race a month. She has been on the board 7 out of 8 trips to the gate.
Lifetime: 8-5-2-0, $111,880.

1/12/08 - SW LA CHICA RICA,m. 5, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest by Colonial Affair ran 3rd in the WHAT A SUMMER S.at Laurel Park. Last out she was 2nd in the New Years Eve S at Mountaineer. She pushed her earnings over $225,000. She is returning stakes company from a break after winning the Whimscal S at Pimlico in the spring. he is owned by Bella Cavello Stables LLC and was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime: 26 6-6-4 $238,636

2007

12/30/07 - SW LA CHICA RICA, f. 4, Disco Rico - Colonial Conquest by Colonial Affair ran 2nd in the New Years Eve S at Mountaineer. She pushed her earnings over $225,000. She is coming back into stakes company from a break after winning the Whimscal S at Pimlico in the spring. he is owned by Bella Cavello Stables LLC and was bred by High Five Stables.
Lifetime: 25 6-6-2 $229,836

12/21/07 - The three year old filly DOYOUWANTTODANCE, Disco Rico - Marine Court by Marine Brass continued her winning ways. She romped by over 5 lengths in an allowance race at Delta Downs. This filly has four wins and tow seconds in seven starts. She is a homebred for Melissa Cantacuzene.
Lifetime: 4-2-0 $81,880

10/25/07 - PURE DISCO , f. 4, Disco Rico -V for Vera, by Concorde's Tune won the Revidere S. at Monmouth Park going 1 1/16 miles in a race which came off the turf. She is a homebred for Patricia A Generazio (NJ). Recently she also won the Seton Hall University S.
Lifetime Record: Record: 23-8-5-2, $425,660.

In the TDN of 2/6/08, Bill Oppenheim suggested that thoroughbred breeders might actually attempt to breed a race horse instead of trying to hit a home run at the sales. Based on the statistics of his APEX system he chose 54 stallions who rose to the top as sires of money making horses at the track. DISCO RICO was one of only two NY stallions mentioned.

He has this to say about Disco Rico:

"Disco Rico (1.64) is a total APEX find, meaning I'd never heard of him until these numbers came up. He's
moved from Maryland to New York this year, but he has an all-Maryland pedigree, being by the Maryland sire Citidancer (Dixieland Band) out of an Apalachee mare who was stakes-placed in Maryland. His second
dam was the classy Maryland mare Capp It Off, and his third dam won 20 races and produced two other Maryland stakes winners. He had nine ABC runners last year, when his first crop were four-year-olds."

To learn more about the APEX system, consult The Columnist's Archive: Bill Oppenheim in the Thoroughbred Daily News.