Earth God sealed a fourth Grade 1 victory in the Anchorena, fending off a gallant What a Man

He edged his rival by a neck, confirming that he is back at his very best; next up, he will battle for the Champion Milertitle

Gustavo Calvente celebrates with heart and soul as Earth God captures the Anchorena / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

The race for Champion Miler of the season is shaping up as a genuine duel. On one side stands El Exito (Il Campione) and his formidable body of work; on the other, Earth God (Cosmic Trigger), who—after toppling El Exito on his home ground in the Gran Premio Palermo (G1)—confirmed he is fully back to his peak with a courageous victory in Saturday’s Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena (G1-1600m, turf) at San Isidro.

A top-class 2-year-old and a winner of the Gran Premio San Isidro (G1) against elders at three, Earth God once again showcased his immense quality, grinding out a brave success over What a Man (Mastercraftsman), who finished a neck back in a finish many anticipated.

Winner and runner-up raced in close company for most of the mile, sitting a measured distance off a suicidal pace set by Yak Sport (Glory Seattle) and Bluclette Rim (Remote), who opened up several lengths through fractions of :24.25, :45.26, and 1:07.58.

Turning for home, Gustavo Calvente wasted no time angling Earth God into the clear, while Rodrigo Bascuñán asked What a Man for his run almost simultaneously—though with slightly less room. By the 250-meter mark Earth God had struck the front; his rival kept finding late but could not reel him in, as the Stud Grupo 4 runner dug deep to prevail.

A further 1 1/2 lengths back, lightly raced Nux (Cityscape)—making just his third career start—ran a tremendous race to complete the trifecta in a sharp 1:32.19.

Bred by Haras Abolengo, Earth God delivered another Grade 1 success for the flourishing partnership of Calvente and trainer Nicolás Martín Ferro, who enjoyed a standout afternoon at San Isidro.

Now four, Earth God recorded his fourth Grade 1 victory (fifth graded overall and sixth win in total), pushing his career earnings beyond ARS 155 million. If he remains in training domestically, 2026 looms large as a season in which he figures to be one of Argentina’s headline performers.

Earth God is well and truly back. The sky is the limit.