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At 14 years old, Lenovo, one of Argentina's premier sprinters in recent times, passed away

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Roman Ruler's son suffered a bout of colic from which he could not recover; he was standing at Haras Costa del Río in Córdoba


In 2024, Lenovo had his best year at stud / JUAN I. BOZZELLO
In 2024, Lenovo had his best year at stud / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

VILLA ASCASUBI, Córdoba.- Saddening news has emerged from Haras Costa del Río with the confirmation of the passing of the remarkable Lenovo, one of Argentina’s finest sprinters in recent times. The son of Roman Ruler, aged 14, suffered a bout of colic from which he could not recover.

“Lenovo was a noble, gentle horse who graced us with his presence for three years. It’s a tremendous loss because he was performing exceptionally well, and we had high hopes that his future would be even brighter. We are all deeply saddened by his passing,” José Frizzo told Turf Diario upon confirming the news.

Out of La Piradita (Salt Lake) and breed by Haras Vacación, Lenovo was crowned Champion Sprinter in 2014, winning 11 of his 16 races during his racing career. His impressive resume includes victories in major races such as the Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1) – twice-, Estrellas Sprint (G1), Suipacha (G1), and Maipú (G1), as well as success in the graded stakes classics like Irlanda (G3), Paraguay (G3), and Coronel Pringles (G3).

Transitioning to a career at stud, he first stood at Haras Los Irlandeses and then at Haras San Lorenzo de Areco before being sent to Haras Costa del Río in 2022 under an agreement with the owners’ syndicate.

According to Stud Book Argentino records, out of the 328 foals sired by Lenovo, 159 have already competed, with 88 winners and 10 claiming victories in classic-level races—two of which were black-type events.

Lenovo had just enjoyed his best season at stud in 2024, standing out through Colifato Novo, a strong contender for the Champion 2-Year-Old Colt title, who won the prestigious Estrellas Juvenile (G1) and 2000 Guineas (G1) on San Isidro’s turf.

He also shone in the latest racing calendar with winners in the stakes level such as Magyar, Lagoa Azul, Keira, Bambino Duke, and Coraje Gaucho—the latter finishing a very close second to the recently retired Arellano (Angiolo) in the Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1).

Notable among Lenovo’s progeny were also Don Beco, Confused, Lenovo Gone, and Digital Legend, who all claimed hierarchical wins, joining the ranks of his top performers that include Héctor S and Dear Lenovo.

It is a profound loss to the racing community, and a testament to Lenovo’s lasting impact on Argentine turf.

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