Bluclette Rim and Fontanela Deliver in Pricey Afternoon at San Isidro

Big payouts were the norm on Wednesday at San Isidro, where both continued to progress through the alternate division ranks, adding more depth to a day filled with surprises

Bluclette Rim secured his third career victory with authority / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

It wasn't exactly a day to remember Wednesday at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, where much of the card catered to the alternate division. But while the feature action may have been lacking, surprises were abundant, with longshots dominating and a pair of progressive 3-year-olds—Bluclette Rim and Fontanela—stepping up in style.

One of the highlights came in the Premio At a Glance, a 1400-meter dirt contest for 3-year-old colts and geldings with two wins. It was Bluclette Rim (Remote—Bouclette Holiday, by Harlan’s Holiday), representing Haras Firmamento, who asserted his class with a solid front-running victory. Third in the 2024 Anasagasti (L) and fourth in the Old Man (G3), the La Plata-bred colt continues to regain confidence and turned away Sabiyano (Fortify) by two lengths, stopping the clock in 1:22.68. Adrián Reisenauer trains the winner, who was guided by Aníbal Cabrera.

In the Premio Early Life, contested over a mile on dirt for sophomores with one win, Quemetomo (Equal Talent—Short Ride, by Candy Ride) showed considerable improvement second time out at this level. The Haras Don Arcángelhomebred left no doubt about his potential, dismantling the previously undefeated Limited Edition (Equal Edition) by six lengths in a sharp 1:35.81. Alfredo Benítez trains for Stud El Cárcara, with apprentice Ramón Aguirre aboard.

The fillies took their turn in the Premio Salsa Dance, also run over a mile on dirt, where Fontanela (Lucullan—Fontienne, by Southern Halo) stormed home late to outfinish pacesetter Sukebes (Besitos) by 2 1/2 lengths. A homebred from Haras La Leyenda de Areco, the dark bay filly, trained by Guillermo Frenkel Santillán for Stud Mi Bella Giulia, rewarded those who kept the faith with another long-priced victory, partnered by apprentice Pablo Capra.

To close out a wild day, Check Double (Safety Check—Double Prize, by Pure Prize), a homebred for La Bernardina, blew up the tote board in the Premio Volcana (1200m, dirt) for maiden 3-year-olds. Unleashing a powerful late rally, she surged past the leaders to win by 1 1/2 lengths at $52.50. On a day full of surprises, the handicappers were left scratching their heads.