Hit It a Bou rediscovered his form to win a hard-fought battle
With Walter Aguirre in the saddle, he prevailed by a length over Bluclette Rim in the Handicap Haras San Benito to put his recent misstep firmly behind him
LA PLATA.— The definitive response came on the track. After a disappointing effort in the Especial Sociedad Hipódromo Chile, Hit It a Bou (56 kg) rediscovered his most productive form to capture the Handicap Haras San Benito, the 1200-meter event that shared top billing alongside the Clásico Jockey Club de la Provincia de Buenos Aires(G3) this Tuesday at Hipódromo de La Plata. He achieved the score with authority, though he was forced to dig deep to subdue a stubborn Bluclette Rim (Remote, 57 kg), who pushed him to the limit all the way down the home stretch.
For the Aldo Díaz trainee, the victory meant considerably more than putting an off-day behind him. It marked the fifth win of his career from just 12 starts and his second above condition ranks, having previously delivered a positive signal by annexing the Handicap Día del Veterinario—the very race prior to his recent bump in the road.
With Walter Aguirre back in the saddle, he found a way to reassert his strength. There was no easy resolution or opponent willing to surrender without a fight: the winner was forced to sustain his drive and prove he possessed the necessary stamina to prevail in a demanding duel.
From the start, Bluclette Rim grabbed early command, locked in a battle with Sebi Torres (Orpen, 54 kg). Hit It a Boujoined that vanguard midway through the turn, a move that placed him right in the thick of the contention prior to turning into the lane.
The stretch drive quickly narrowed to the two principal players. Bluclette Rim gamely defended his position while Hit It a Bou pressed his challenge, with the outcome hanging in the balance for several strides. It developed into a sustained head-to-head battle, the kind that demands every inch of track to be earned and where any advantage must be backed up all the way to the wire.
Ultimately, the superior stamina of the Stud Mis 4 Soles colorbearer tipped the scales. Hit It a Bou prevailed by 1 length over his rival, with Copilot (Equal Stripes, 56 kg) finishing third another three lengths back. The clock stopped at 1:11.47, putting the seal on a performance that saw him reunite with the talent that had previously earned him a spot among the top handicap performers.
Credit was likewise due to Bluclette Rim, who was involved in the early duel and still showed plenty of fight to contest the race throughout the entire straight. His resilience added true value to the winner's effort, forcing him to maintain relentless pressure until securing a decisive advantage.
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