Bailarín de Venecia delivered his best performance and captured the Clásico Santiago Lawrie in gate-to-wire fashion

The son of Angiolo held on gamely to defeat Land of Promise by a neck, while favorite Camuflaje crossed third, another length behind

Within the second tier of the sprint division, there are several names that appear repeatedly in stakes company. Bailarín de Venecia is certainly one of them and, while consistency is not exactly his trademark, when he decides to bring his best game, he can produce performances like the one that allowed him to shine this Friday in the Clásico Santiago Lawrie (G3-1000m, turf), the feature event on a very strong card at Hipódromo de San Isidro.

Le Cornette (Emmanuel), El Epecuén (Il Campione), and Labrado (Le Blues) may operate on a different level and dominate the Grade 1 sprints, but right behind them the son of Angiolo continues adding credentials while dreaming of eventually challenging them, difficult as that task may appear.

With Brian Enrique aboard, the bay controlled the race from start to finish with authority, gaining clear revenge over favorite Camuflaje (Orpen), who had left him third in the Handicap Kendal last time out.

Before the race, much had been made of the fact that Camuflaje had received weight from Bailarín de Venecia in that previous encounter, whereas this time conditions were level, something many believed could prove decisive. In the end, it certainly did.

Camuflaje was the first to launch a challenge against the leader but lacked the necessary punch, and then a somewhat erratic Land of Promise (Le Blues) emerged late with a strong run to finish second by a neck in an excellent effort, although visually the winner’s superiority appeared greater. Another length back, the public’s choice completed the trifecta after a sharp :56.99 over turf that offered little give.

Prepared at Palermo by María F. Alvarez and Wálter Suárez, the colt bred by Haras Tres Jotas secured the sixth victory of his career and his third stakes success after previously capturing the Diamond Jubilee and the Cyllene (G2). His earnings now approach 54 million pesos.

At his best, Bailarín de Venecia is a very dangerous horse down the straight. What he still lacks is consistency and the ability to repeat these efforts regularly—something not easily achieved these days. But in terms of pure talent and speed, he unquestionably has plenty of both.

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