Don Logrado galloped on strongly to capture the Clásico General Pueyrredón

The son of Fortify, homebred for Haras San Benito, lived up to his overwhelming favoritism over the 3,000 meters on the turf

CWhen the runners in the Clásico General Pueyrredón crossed the finish line for the first time, there were more people in the stands at the Hipódromo de San Isidro than inside the betting halls.

Granted, it was far from a packed house on a cold Friday up north, but the unique quirks that accompany each running of the longest race on the national calendar include such scenes. It is much the same whenever 2,500-meter races are dispatched at the Hipódromo de Palermo.

Here, the mission encompasses a grueling 3,000-meter journey where the true essence of horse racing comes to the fore. A horse's stamina for such demands (fortunately, the course was rated good), a trainer's skill to prepare him to perfection, a jockey's tactical acumen to judge the pace, and the indispensable contribution of breeding and genetics.

In an era where races beyond 2,000 meters are constantly debated, the Pueyrredón proved beyond doubt that long-distance racing remains one of the most cherished categories for everyone within the racing community. Rather than scaling it back, it ought to be strengthened further.

On the track, logic prevailed as heavy favorite Don Logrado scored a dominant victory, continuing his sharp upward trajectory by pulling away to defeat the mare Playa Chopera (Treasure Beach) by 4 lengths after taking control midway down the stretch.

A homebred for Haras San Benito guided by Brian Enrique, the son of Fortify stopped the clock at 3m15s55/100 for the trip. He is trained by Carlos D. Etchechoury, who continues to dominate the route division across the country's two primary tracks when it comes to older stayers.

Don Logrado, who now boasts 4 wins from 9 starts while never finishing out of the top three, is out of Loufoque(Malibu Moon), imported from the United States by Andrés Basombrío and belonging to one of the signature families of the Phipps empire.

His dam is a granddaughter of the formidable Heavenly Prize (Seeking the Gold), a multiple G1 winner and dam of the equally distinguished stallion Pure Prize (Storm Cat), who carved out a towering legacy in Argentina.

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