As A Sire
Vuelve Candy B. went on to a career as sire producing Alejandro Luis Too, Roxana Milagros, Rayo Dorado, and El Curro among others. But in 1998, he was brought back to race at El Nuevo Comandante. On the morning of August 9, 1998 Vuelve Candy B. suffered a severe injury in his stall and was humanely euthanized.
Vuelve Candy B. ended his racing career with 64 wins in 87 races. He came in second 14 times, third 7 times, and fourth 3 times. He ran only one race out of the money (a DNF). His total career earnings amounted to $1,167,625.46.
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