Giacomo (horse) Giacomo (horse) Giacomo (foaled February 16, 2002 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred race horse and sire best known for winning the 2005 Kentucky Derby. The gray stallion is owned by his breeder, Jerry Moss, who may be better known for co-founding A&M Records with trumpeter Herb Alpert. Giacomo was named after the son of Sting. Giacomo's dam Set Them Free also produced Tiago. Giacomo was trained during his racing career by John Shirreffs. Giacomo, ridden by Mike E. Smith won the 2005 Kentucky Derby in a time of 2:02.75. At odds of 50–1, Giacomo stands as tied, with Mine
Fandango (Herb Alpert album) positive review, calling it "a masterpiece" and some tracks "spine-chilling". He further stated the material in "Fandango" surpassed that of the earlier Tijuana Brass output. "Stereo Review" was much less enthusiastic, stating that there was "nothing new or different" in the album. Alpert found his Mexican recording experience so positive that he decided to form a sub-label for the Latin market, both in the U.S. and abroad, under the direction of José Quintana. A single from this album, "Route 101", hit the top 40. As of 2018, it is Alpert's last instrumental single to surpass that level. Fandango (Herb Alpert