Bailarín de Venecia Seeks to Complete the Hat-Trick in the Clásico Necochea

The son of Angiolo is coming off consecutive victories in the Clásico Manuel Anasagasti (G3) and the Clásico Prensa Hípica (L), and now aims to add another major trophy to his tally

As part of the highly interesting card on offer this Friday at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, the sprinters will face an intermediate stakes stepping stone toward the major events of the second semester.

Accomplished and experienced names will square off over the kilometer turf trip of the Clásico Necochea (L), seeking to build momentum for when the time comes to face Le Cornette (Emmanuel) or El Epecuén (Il Campione), the division’s two undisputed leaders following the retirement of three-time champion Labrado (Le Blues).

The clear horse to beat is Bailarín de Venecia, propelled by a superb run of form. Due to the conditions of the handicap, the son of Angiolo must shoulder the top weight of 60 1/2 kilos. He enters the race off consecutive victories in the Clásico Santiago Lawrie (G3) and the Clásico Prensa Hípica (L)—achieved here and at Palermo, respectively—in a clear display of his versatility.

It will be no easy task for the dark bay trained by María Fernanda Alvarez and Wálter Suárez, as he crosses paths with several high-caliber rivals. Such is the case for Camuflaje (Orpen, 59 1/2), who returned from a layoff to capture the Handicap Kendal before running third behind the favorite in the aforementioned Lawrie.

Coming through the formline of the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1) are Land of Promise (Le Blues, 60) and Martinique (Señor Candy, 59). They finished a close second and third to Le Cornette—who beat them by a mere half-neck—crossing the wire in that order separated by just a half-length.

Further quality is injected into the lineup by Coraje Gaucho (Lenovo, 59), who launches another comeback, this time under the care of Pablo Chioccarelli. He will attempt to recapture the brilliant form he displayed as a juvenile before a severe injury, a campaign highlighted by victories in the Clásico General Lavalle (G3) and Clásico Propietarios (L), as well as runner-up finishes in both the Gran Premio Suipacha (G1) and Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1).

Sitting a notch below on paper and aiming to spring an upset are Contra Pronóstico (Daddy Long Legs, 57 1/2), El Romancero (Il Campione, 52 1/2), and Gracias Gringo (Touareg, 53), with the latter two taking advantage of low racing weights.