In a formidable finish, the Stud Tres P. horse edged out Don Latido in the Clásico Horacio Bustillo (G2)
The result of the Clásico Horacio Bustillo (G2-1600m, firm turf), the first of three major events held this Saturday at the San Isidro Racetrack, came down to one defining moment.
As so often happens, in the blink of an eye, a story was sealed. Had that moment not occurred, it feels as though the outcome would have been different, and Bronx would not have claimed victory in that thrilling finish alongside Don Latido (John F Kennedy), the other major protagonist.
It all unfolded when they entered the home stretch. Cristian Velázquez opted to take Bronx on the inside to challenge the leader, Santo Varón (Sebi Halo), while William Pereyra with Don Latido stayed a bit wider. Usually, the open path is on the outside, but this time, the winner had clear sailing to advance, while his opponent was forced to make a move between a tiring Chanclette (Super Saver) and the determined Estero de Ibera (Il Campione); those precious seconds it took to clear the traffic were vital.
From the 300-meter mark to the finish line, Bronx and Don Latido went head-to-head in an exciting showdown. However, Bronx’s timely move gave him the advantage early in the duel, which proved crucial for him to hold off the late charge of the San Benito representative, who came within inches in the decisive moments, finishing just short. Races are often decided by the smallest details, and that was certainly the case in the Bustillo.
Estero de Ibera finished third, 2 ½ lengths behind, with Santo Varón a neck further back in a brave fourth. Folie Ninja (Hat Ninja) led the rest of the field, securing fifth place, a further 5 lengths behind, in a sizzling time of 1m34s16/100.
Bred by Rafael Dellacasa, Bronx continues to assert himself in middle-distance turf races, maintaining a stellar form under the training of Carlos D. Etchechoury.
A triple graded stakes winner, having already triumphed in the Estrellas Mile (G1) – where he bested the aforementioned Folie Ninja – and the Ecuador, the son of Qué Vida Buena is likely to face off again with Don Latido in the Clásico América (G2), a showdown for which fans should already be reserving their seats.
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