Crazy Talent Looks to Seal His Legacy in the Gran Premio República Argentina

After winning the Gran Premio de Honor (G1), she will aim to become the standout figure in Palermo's spectacular afternoon of racing

Crazy Talent, the afternoon she claimed the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

The racing calendar is full of unmissable events, and one of them will take place this afternoon at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, on Labor Day. The unparalleled and unmissable Gran Premio República Argentina meeting is here, one of the two most important days of each season at Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego, one of those afternoons where the stands fill up and the memory drifts back to times when horse racing was a daily passion for the masses.

There will be a celebration at the Cathedral, and a grand one at that. No less than six G1 races make up the menu, headlined by the República (G1), a race that, simply put, marks the closure of the Campeonato de Oro with its 2000 meters on the sand. This race is one of the key targets for owners and professionals alike, all driven by the dream and hope that fuel a sport that, economically, is not sustainable for the vast majority.

Luckily, owning a horse and winning a prestigious trophy allows one to forget—despite what logic might suggest—the financial struggles, as the focus shifts to capturing an unforgettable photo, a cheer that fills the air, and the priceless hugs after crossing the wire first.

In its 2025 edition, the Gran Premio República Argentina, with a winner’s purse of 60 million pesos, features 14 contenders. At the forefront of this list is Crazy Talent, who has been taking full advantage of his moment following the departure of rivals like El Kodigo (Equal Stripes) and Intense for Me (Fortify), who vacated the throne in the distance for older horses.

From Stud Aladino and under the expert guidance of Miguel Suárez and Juan Carlos Noriega, the son of Equal Talentcomes off his best victory 26 days ago when he triumphed in the Gran Premio de Honor (G1), beating the colt Need You Tonight (Hat Ninja) by 1 1/2 lengths, with whom he will face off again. The margin wasn’t definitive if one considers a potential rematch for the latter, but the impression was somewhat more convincing.

From the same race come Treasure Island (Treasure Beach), who defeated Crazy Talent in the Dardo Rocha (G1) of 2024, Endor Rye (Endorsement), and Jardín Secreto (Endorsement), all believing they have what it takes.

Juan Saldivia will line up Oleguer (Equal Talent), who narrowly lost the last Clásico Miguel Cané (G2) to Holy Joy(Fortify) and also finished second to Cuan Chef (Daddy Long Legs) in the Gran Premio Nacional (G1). This talented colt hasn’t raced in 173 days, an important consideration.

Similarly, Mannarino (Cosmic Trigger), sixth in the Derby after arriving as one of the top contenders following his victory in the Clásico Coronel Miguel F. Martínez (G3), returns after a break. His comeback is ambitious, but he has the quality to back it up.

Also among the young ones, Long Kick (Long Island Sound) and Sueño Argentino (Equal Stripes) come off a 1-2 finish in one of those nearly-classic conditions races, and now their expectations are higher.

Stepping down from longer distances, Look Portal (Portal del Alto) hopes to make the most of his current form, having won the Uruguay and Calidoscopio (L) stakes as well as the Handicap Arturo A. consecutively.

Ronda de Ases (Forge), another one returning, Ruso Real (In the Dark), Springbreak (Smart Holiday), and Forest Gump (Hurricane Cat) will contribute their share of class to a race that promises to be a high-flying spectacle.

With 780,000,000 pesos in prize money and guaranteed pools, along with 19 races in total, the Gran Premio República Argentina meeting takes over the horse racing sky, filled with dreams and the eagerness to experience an unforgettable afternoon.