Encantador Pass returns to La Plata to get back on track

After an unexpectedly poor performance at San Isidro, the colt from Stud Pauli stands as the heavy favorite for the Clásico Full Sail, contested over 1,000 meters

LA PLATA.— The Thursday card at the Bosque will feature another highlight with the Clásico Full Sail, which will have only 5 participants over 1,000 meters. Beyond the fact that entries have been low in the higher-stakes categories, competing at this level for 6,190,000 pesos (before deductions) is discouraging to anyone.

After one of the worst—and certainly most unexpected—performances of his career, Encantador Pass begins his journey back to the track where he achieved his most valuable victories, such as the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L) and the Clásico Benito Lynch (L). He returns to the kilometer distance after a long time, but his ability and speed need no introduction.

His main adversary appears to be Emm Yugo (Emmanuel), who won on debut in one of the divisions of the Clásico Precoces. He later established a campaign with two victories but has struggled to find his footing at this level; he arrives following a fifth-place finish at San Isidro, nearly 5 lengths behind Morrison Inc (Gouverneur Morris), and it is clear he will need to improve.

Carrying 55 1/2 kilos, Redentor Scat (Knockout) was the runner-up to Arcanum (Horse Greeley) in the Handicap Haras Abolengo just a week ago. The intention, of course, is to capitalize on his good form, and since there is not much else in the way besides Encantador Pass, seeing him run well again is highly probable.

Beat Me (Cosmic Trigger) and Golden Incurable (Golden Cigars) complete the small field, with the expectation of finishing as high as possible.