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<p>In the 3rd, and final, of the so-called “Corridas de Oportunidad” offered by Casa Toreros for the summer season in Tijuana, it was the supporting cast, by and large, that came up big in the last of the “qualification” rounds for inclusion on the Cartel de Triunfadores, once scheduled for August 30, now delayed, perhaps, although for unspecified reasons.</p>
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<p>The 3rd so-called <strong>“Corrida de Oportunidad”</strong> will take place at Tijuana’s Plaza Monumental de Playas this Sunday, August 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m., and three basic questions confront the reporter/casual observer/unconditional supporter of the taurine arts:</p>
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<li>Who are, in no particular order, are <strong>Cesar Ibelles</strong> and <strong>Xavier Ocampo</strong>?</li>
<h3>2nd Corrida of Opportunity in Tijuana</h3>
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<p><strong>Tijuana:</strong> The first of the so-called “Corridas de Oportunidad” takes place this Sunday at Tijuana’s Monumental Bullring by the Sea. Casa Toreros—whose self-described mission is to return el toreo to those pueblos where vibrant taurine traditions once thrived, and to preserve its authenticity “for the people” –has designed several cartels with real possibilities for great toreo and compelling personal stories. A brief sketch of the toreros for this week, and the over/under for their potential success:</p>