Cadiz continues to establish himself as a dominant force among the young sprinters at La Plata
The son of Strategos led from wire to wire to capture the Clásico José M. Boquín (L), chalking up his third consecutive victory at El Bosque and cementing his status as the fastest 3-year-old colt on the grounds; he is already keeping a watchful eye on November 19 for the Gran Premio Ciudad de La Plata (G1)...
LA PLATA.— First it was 1000 meters, then 1100, and now 1200. The distances shifted, rivals looked for ways to put him under pressure, and he even had a new rider in the irons, yet the final result remained exactly the same. Cadizscored once again at Hipódromo de La Plata, this time taking the Clásico José M. Boquín (L) to clear his path toward the primary target: the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2).
The grey colt racing for Stud J.N.R. completed a flawless progression since his connections decided to redirect his campaign toward the sprinting division at El Bosque. He had previously scored by 5 lengths in a sizzling 59s62/100 in the Especial Velocistas Potrillos, before extending his dominance to 1100 meters in the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul(L), where he drew off by 4 lengths over Joy Conquistador (Roman Joy). Now, he passed another test with flying colors, proving beyond doubt that he is the top benchmark among the new generation of sprinters.
With Kevin Banegas taking over from Wilson Moreyra—who was committed to ride Arc Village (Angiolo)—Cadizstuck strictly to his script. Breaking cleanly from an outside post, he intended to set the terms from the outset and quickly moved into the position where he thrives best: the lead. From there, he managed his pace expertly and responded with determination when called upon to maintain his margin.
Stretching out to 1200 meters posed one of the key questions he needed to answer. Furthermore, the presence of Joy Conquistador, coming off a victory in the Clásico Club Hípico de Tandil (L), added plenty of intrigue to their rematch. Yet Cadiz reaffirmed that, within this division, he simply possesses another gear.
The wire saw him comfortably 3 lengths clear of Celtic Win (Gershwin), who turned in a strong effort in his stakes debut after stalking the leader throughout. Behind them, another 2 1/2 lengths back, Joy Conquistador completed the trifecta, with the winner stopping the clock in a very sharp 1m11s14/100.
This is no longer an isolated flash of talent or a single good afternoon. It is now three consecutive victories at La Plata, all built on raw speed while progressively stepping up in distance. In each performance, he has displayed the same early intent paired with an ever-improving ability to sustain his drive—a crucial quality heading into major stakes company.
The victory delivered another point of pride for trainer Carlos G. Peralta, who brought the son of Strategos to the post in peak condition to deliver on high expectations. Banegas, meanwhile, executed a tactical ride aboard a colt accustomed to a different jockey, establishing an instant rapport with the favorite.
Bred by Haras El Paraíso, Cadiz is out of Avellina (Angiolo) and continues to add luster to the early record of his brilliant sprinting sire. His move to El Bosque proved to be the turning point of a campaign that began at San Isidroand has now found its absolute peak.
The immediate roadmap was already drawn before the Boquín, but the path ahead looks significantly clearer now. On November 19, the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2) awaits, where the 3-year-old crop will go toe-to-toe with the top seasoned older sprinters. It will be a completely different test against vastly more experienced competition, though he may well fit in one final tune-up prep before the big day.
