Camuflaje returns to action in the Eduardo Jara

The son of Orpen will shoulder the top weight of 61 kilos; in his last start, he defeated Ansia Clara in the Clásico Santiago Lawrie

Camuflaje has been off the track for nearly a year / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

On an unusual Tuesday of racing at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the spotlight will also shine on the sprinters division with the Clásico Eduardo Jara (1000m, turf), a handicap for three-year-olds and up that will offer a modest first-place prize of 5,450,000 pesos—roughly US$3,000 after deductions.

The race honoring the Chilean filleting expert promises an intriguing showdown, featuring some unfinished business and a couple of notable comebacks. Just 25 days ago, under identical conditions, Hiran (Santillano, 58.5 kg) and Filoso Class (Filoso Emperor, 60 kg) squared off in the Clásico General Viamonte (G3), contested at level weights.

That time, with a 2.5-kilo allowance, Hiran narrowly edged his rival by a nose. Now, they meet again, but with the weight gap reduced to 1.5 kilos—a seemingly minor detail that could make all the difference given their razor-thin margin last time out.

However, they won’t be alone, as Camuflaje (Orpen) returns to action after 311 days on the sidelines, carrying the topweight of 61 kilos. The Stud El Chorrito representative was last seen defeating none other than Ansia Clara (Angiolo) by 1 1/2 lengths in the Clásico Santiago Lawrie (G3). If he can reproduce that performance, his team might as well start celebrating in advance.

Also making a comeback is Bailarín de Venecia (Angiolo, 56.5 kg), a three-time winner in five outings, who hasn’t raced since finishing fifth in November’s Handicap Ringaro, where he was the overwhelming favorite behind winner Le Cornette (Emmanuel).

The ever-speedy Humor Sabatino (Sabayón, 57.5 kg) will add plenty of early pace, and if left alone up front, he could take them all the way. He was below par when missing the board in the Handicap Liloy, but before that, he had fallen just a head short of Gonna Fly Now (Key Deputy) in the Clásico Aristophanes…

Another returning name is Humorada Halo (Humor Ácido, 54 kg), who hasn’t been seen since early August. She has already proven her worth, and in the Eduardo Jara, she’ll be looking to make life difficult for the boys.