The Gran Muñeca homebred impresses on debut and holds high regard; faces 3 rivals on turf
Just a week ago, the Saturnino J. Unzué (G2) featured only four runners; the Derli Gómez (G3) had five, and the Agustín B. Gambier (G3) saw just four go to post. The overlap of juvenile stakes races is evident, and Saturday at San Isidro will be no exception, with just four contenders set to line up for the Clásico Antártida Argentina (L, 1200m, diagonal turf).
Some may choose to ignore the issue, but running three parallel selection processes in an industry where foal crops continue to decline each year will inevitably lead to a loss of prestige for many of these events. Yet, as with so many other matters, racing leadership (in general, of course) seems oblivious to the slow erosion of the sport, shrinking its influence and diminishing the prominence it once held. Time marches on, the decline appears relentless, and the ticking clock grows ever louder…
Against this backdrop, the key question remains: can anyone defeat Full Keynote in the afternoon’s top event at the northern venue? The Gran Muñeca homebred stamped himself as a serious prospect when he debuted with a 1 1/2-length victory over Drive Joy (Fortify)—a rival who swiftly rebounded, further validating the winner’s effort.
With Brian Enrique in the irons, the son of Full Mast headlines a two-pronged attack for his connections, as Jazzy Frank (Gidu) also carries the stable’s colors in what will be a demanding debut.
The field also features the well-experienced Gran Porteñito (Dabster), who scored an early win before finishing fourth in the Congreve (L), Guillermo Kemmis (G3), and Santiago Luro (G2)—though never quite a factor in those outings.
Rounding out the lineup is Jeanette (Remote), another filly, who impressed in her second start but could only manage a distant fourth behind Sarzana Pass (Distinctiv Passion) in the Carlos Casares (G3).
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