Just Like in 2024, Crazy Talent Rules the Clásico Comparación Once Again

The dark bay faced no worthy challengers, drew off to win by 8 lengths, and now sets his sights on the G1 Gran Premio General San Martín and the Gran Premio Latinoamericano at Gávea

Crazy Talent Secures Third Graded Victory of the Season / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

Crazy Talent Dominates Once More in the Clásico Comparación, Eyes G1 San Martín and Latinoamericano

Class, power, talent, and consistency—Crazy Talent had it all on display once again as he toyed with five overmatched rivals in the 2025 renewal of the G2 Clásico Comparación (2400m, turf), one of several standout events on a stellar Saturday card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo.

For the second straight year, the Stud Aladino homebred captured one of Argentina’s most traditional staying tests, further solidifying his lead in the Campeonato Palermo de Oro Verde and reaffirming that he's in the midst of a career-best campaign.

A year removed from toppling none other than El Kodigo (Equal Stripes), the dark bay entered this year's edition as a heavy favorite—and delivered just as the form suggested. Sent off at 1.20-1, he coasted to victory without ever being fully asked, exposing the gulf in class between him and the rest of the field.

The son of Equal Talent simply had too much for his opposition. After briefly sparring with Oleguer (Equal Stripes) in the early going, jockey Juan Carlos Noriega decided enough was enough, letting his mount stride clear in complete command. The final margin was 8 lengths, and it could have been more.

Gadzooks (Galán de Cine) checked in 11 lengths further back in third, followed by Saphirus Blue (Daniel Boone), Don Champagne (Long Island Sound), and Special Dubai (E Dubai), with a staggering 41 lengths separating first and last.

“There was a moment when we considered scratching him over a minor issue, but thanks to the great work of everyone at the barn, we got him back on track—and you saw the result,” said Noriega. “He’s a very good horse, and Miguel Suárezis a top-class trainer who knows exactly what he's doing.”

Now a 6-time winner from 22 starts with earnings topping 161 million pesos, Crazy Talent will next aim for G1 glory in the upcoming Gran Premio General San Martín, a race that also serves as a potential springboard to an invitation for the G1 Gran Premio Latinoamericano, to be held in October at Gávea in Brazil with $300,000 in purse money on offer.