Colifato Novo and Vundu, central figures in a week packed with stakes action

At San Isidro, they will be two of the headliners in the Clásico Ecuador (G2) on Sunday, a program that will also feature the Clásico Sibila (G2) and the Clásico Condesa (G3); on Friday, the Clásico Cyllene (G2) takes center stage, followed by the Clásico Etoile (L) on Wednesday, September 9

Colifato Novo returns in the Ecuador / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

Everything is set at Hipódromo de San Isidro for what promises to be a week packed with stakes action and renowned, high-profile stars, perfectly rounding out the marquee weekend schedule alongside Saturday's Pollas festival at Palermo.

The action kicks off on Friday with the Clásico Cyllene (G2-1,000 m, turf), a key prep for the Gran Premio Suipacha(G1), where, unfortunately, current division leader Le Cornette (Emmanuel) was among the four scratches.

As a result, the field lining up for the gate includes: Bailarín de Venecia (Angiolo), Camuflaje (Orpen), Claro Bombón(Claro Oscuro), Fox Embrujado (Storm Embrujado), Gracias Gringo (Lenovo), Hirán (Santillano), Land of Promise (Le Blues), Lunático Pass (Distinctiv Passion), Lyon (Lenovo), Mister Market (Market Rally), Naranccello(Le Blues), and November Rain (Strategos).

On Sunday, graded stakes activity reaches a triple header featuring the Clásico Ecuador (G2-1,600 m, turf), Clásico Sibila (G2-1,600 m, turf), and Clásico Condesa (G3-1,000 m, turf)—the first open to horses 4 years old and up, the second for fillies and mares 4 and up, and the latter for fillies 3 years old and older.

In the Ecuador, champion Colifato Novo (Lenovo) will clash with G1 winners Vundu (Suggestive Boy), Bronx (Qué Vida Buena), and Comando Secreto (War Command). The competitive field also features Talented Hit (Hit It a Bomb), El Gazpacho (Bodemeister), Don Griego (Long Island Sound), Capital Boss (Daniel Boone), Capitán Kid(Daniel Boone), Stormy River (Le Blues), Tiffony Mo (El Moisés), and Yak Sport (Glory Seattle).

Regarding the Sibila, six contenders were officially confirmed: Abrazo Al Cielo (Treasure Beach), Adi Shakti(Lucullan), Lancara (Manipulator), Moon's Destiny (Orpen), Orphila (Daniel Boone), and Verenna (Cosmic Trigger).

Meanwhile, the Condesa will star: Roshita (Gouverneur Morris), Enjoy Dancing (Hi Happy), La Gran Furtiva(South Kissing), Sunny Frank (Gidu), and Tartana Frank (Gidu).

The North course fixture wraps up on Wednesday, September 9, with the Clásico Etoile (L-1,200 m, dirt) for mares 4 years old and up, featuring a matchup between: Amonet (Mask), Blessed of Glory (Hat Ninja), Creencia Espiritual(Strategos), Evidiada (Il Campione), Full Odalis (Full Mast), La Farce, and Oíme Bien (Daddy Long Legs).