Balvin secured a victory in the Clásico Velocidad at Monterrico by way of a walkover

The son of Bradock clocked 57s40/100 for the kilometer, running alone following the withdrawals of Super Omarcitoand Super Rafito; facing a single rival, Manyuz won the Clásico La Copa (G2) by 15 lengths

LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario).— The unusual weekend at Monterrico left rare images for Peruvian and world racing, with 2 stakes races that ended up becoming solitary exhibitions by established stars. Balvin and Manyuz were the protagonists of a Saturday and Sunday marked by reduced fields, yet they remain in absolute top form for their respective stables.

The story began on Saturday with the Clásico Velocidad (G3), a 1,000-meter test that ended in a curious walkover. Following the withdrawals of Super Omarcito (Super Saver) and Super Rafito (Super Saver), the chestnut Balvinremained as the only confirmed runner, having to complete the regulatory distance to crystallize his victory.

The son of Bradock and Hip One (Giant’s Causeway), born at Haras Myrna, covered the kilometer under the guidance of Erick Arévalo. The defender of Stud Patriots, trained by his owner Alfredo Chamy, clocked firm splits of 22s98/100 and 44s82/100, finishing with a very good total time of 57s40/100. With this win, the 4-year-old elevated his notable record to 11 victories from 15 starts, reaching a prize pool of 132,660 soles.

The trend of few competitors was repeated on Sunday in the traditional Clásico La Copa (G2), over 2,200 meters. There, Manyuz reappeared after his last-minute scratch from the Latinoamericano (G1), facing only Tío Bill (Lookin At Lucky).

The pupil of Juan Suárez faced no opposition and dominated the scene from gate to wire, confirming that he remains at a superior level.

The representative of Stud Jet Set, born in the United States and a son of Run Away And Hide and Viva La Flag(Rahy), drew off to a 15-length advantage over Tío Bill (Lookin At Lucky) as he crossed the finish line.

With Carlos Trujillo in the stirrups, the 7-year-old veteran clocked 2m21s14/100, after passing the partials in 23s68/100, 49s59/100, 1m14s30/100, 1m41s5/100, and 2m7s2/100.

Manyuz now totals 14 victories in 22 presentations, with earnings amounting to 871,118 soles, in a campaign that had its brightest moment when he won the aforementioned Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) in 2024, on the same dirt track where he shone now.