Coni Fizz Caps a Perfect Afternoon for José C. Blanco with Distaff Triumph at Palermo

The Mare Showed Class and Heart in Her First Try at 1800 Meters, Giving Her Trainer a Third G1 Win on the Day After Charm and El Exito

Jairo Flores Celebrates His First G1 Victory Aboard Coni Fizz / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

The dirt track at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo bore witness to a major revelation on Estrellas day. In the heart of the vibrant festival, the G1 Gran Premio Estrellas Distaff (1800m) not only crowned a new standout but confirmed the unstoppable rise of Coni Fizz. Making her first attempt at the distance, the José C. Blanco trainee didn’t just win—she did so with the authority and courage of a champion, writing an unforgettable chapter in her young career.

The daughter of Marconi, proven over a mile, was stepping up to 1800 meters under the weight of significant expectations. But under a masterful ride from Jairo Flores, she never hesitated. Taking command from the outset, she set a solid pace that immediately put her rivals under pressure.

Down the stretch came her sternest challenge as Martana (Fortify), a filly of proven class, launched a furious outside bid, threatening to snatch victory away.

Yet Coni Fizz would not yield. With a huge heart and unbreakable determination, the grey filly repelled every stride of Martana’s attack, maintaining a narrow but decisive advantage in a head-to-head duel that electrified the crowd. The wire came just in time, awarding Coni Fizz a thrilling neck victory in 1:49.14.

Sportsmanship was on full display after the finish, with Martín Valle, rider of runner-up Martana and former jockey of Coni Fizz, immediately congratulating Flores—a gesture that honored the spirit of the sport.

This G1 triumph was not only Coni Fizz’s crowning moment but also a career milestone for her young jockey. For Jairo Flores, it marked his first top-level win, a long-cherished and well-deserved achievement atop the Estrellas stage. His composure and precision were key to unlocking his mount’s full potential on an afternoon that held even more magic in store.

The day became one for the history books for José C. Blanco’s barn. With Coni Fizz’s victory, the respected trainer completed an impressive hat trick of G1 wins during the festival, having earlier sent out Charm (Strategos) to capture the Estrellas Juvenile Fillies (G1) and El Exito (Il Campione) to take the Estrellas Mile (G1). The triple underscores his team’s exceptional form and cements his status as one of the season’s dominant forces.

Coni Fizz’s Estrellas Distaff win confirmed her unstoppable ascent and signaled that her bright light will continue to shine among Argentina’s elite fillies.