Encantador Pass and Garboso Frank Aim for a Stud Pauli Sweep in the Speed Ranks
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A short while after Es Aristocrático runs in the Ciudad de La Plata, they will line up in the Ciudad de Berisso and the Ciudad de Ensenada
LA PLATA.— Once Wednesday’s major races have wrapped up in El Bosque, the evening program will spotlight both divisions of the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata. First up will be the Clásico Ciudad de Berisso, followed later by the Clásico Ciudad de Ensenada—each at 1200 meters and open to horses aged three and up.
In the opener, Encantador Pass appears fully intent on maintaining his perfect record at La Plata and reinforcing the notion that he will be one of next season’s leading specialists around the bend. The Distinctiv Passion colt from Stud Pauli arrives off two brilliant wins—first by five lengths in an allowance, then by 2 1/2 in the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L)—with his only blemish coming over the San Isidro turf.
He runs here alone because the stable’s other standout, Es Aristocrático (Angiolo), contests the Ciudad itself, but Encantador Pass could easily have been among the top candidates for the main sprint feature of the afternoon.
One decision that raises eyebrows is the omission of Le Massif (Le Ken), who has compiled a strong résumé throughout the year, highlighted by victories in the Julio Corte (L) and Mariano Moreno. Consistently competitive and armed with multiple stakes placings, he promises to be a formidable rival.
Other names not to be overlooked include Garufa Mask (Mask), Arrosto (Manipulator), and Say It Fast (Cosmic Trigger), all with solid credentials.
In the Ciudad de Ensenada, the setup looks ideal for Garboso Frank (Gidu), giving Stud Pauli a real shot at sweeping both divisions of La Plata’s sprint features. The 3-year-old comes off a strong runner-up effort behind Huracán Risk(Security Risk) in the Clásico Remigio González Moreno at San Isidro, and he looms as the horse to beat.
His main challenger should be Vendaval Joy (Roman Joy), also a 3-year-old, who has already finished behind the Pauli runner when both chased Valdobbio (Hit It a Bomb) home in the Clásico José María Boquín (L).
