Knows All and her iron lungs did it again on the turf

The Gran Muñeca mare reaffirmed her dominance among San Isidro’s staying mares, capturing the Clásico Los Haras (G2) in convincing fashion

Knows All slipped through on the inside in the stretch and got the better of Noche Alta / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

They say the hard part isn’t getting there—it’s staying there. For Knows All, however, the story unfolded in reverse: maintaining her reign among San Isidro’s staying mares on turf has proved far easier than reaching the top in the first place.

After several near-misses and months of steady work, the Le Blues filly finally claimed leadership of the division a few weeks ago with her victory in the Clásico La Mission (G2). And this Saturday, she reinforced her dominance with another strong performance, this time over 2000 meters in the Clásico Los Haras (G2), the main event on a card that saw most races transferred to the dirt after heavy storms swept across Buenos Aires.

The longer the distance, the better for Knows All—a notion she confirms with every start. With Brian Enrique in the irons and facing an extremely soft course, her task was simply to bide her time. The early stages saw Lancara(Manipulator) open up a sizable lead over Besitos de Amor (Besitos), while the eventual winner cruised comfortably behind the pace.

Things began to change approaching the far turn. As the field closed in, Noche Alta (Hi Happy) moved to challenge the leader, taking command at the top of the stretch and attempting to draw clear. At that point, it became a match race: Noche Alta trying to fend off the pressure, Knows All launching her attack along the rail. In the final 150 meters, stamina told the story—Knows All’s superior staying power carried her past to score by 1 1/2 lengths, with Maximiana (Treasure Beach) another 2 1/2 lengths back in third. Unfortunately, Argomasa (Lucullan) was pulled up with a physical issue. The final time was 2:05.46, with splits of :26.12, :50.65, 1:14.59, and 1:39.31.

Stamina clearly runs deep in Knows All’s pedigree. Her dam, Knock Her (Pure Prize), is a half-sister to Keane (Equal Stripes), Champion Older Horse and winner of the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1), as well as to Kreyna (Orpen), multiple graded-placed over similar trips. Her granddam, Krysia (Matty G.), captured the Gran Premio Enrique Acebal (G1)—over the same 2000 meters of San Isidro turf.

Now a four-time winner from 17 starts, Knows All has surpassed 50 million pesos in earnings and sets her sights on the Gran Premio Copa de Plata (G1) in mid-December, part of the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) day. She will arrive there at the peak of her form, boasting two major wins and clear leadership among the staying mares of San Isidro.

Awaiting her will be several rivals looking for revenge—and perhaps some of the best 3-year-old fillies of 2025, led by Charm (Strategos), fresh heroine of the Gran Premio Selección (G1) at Palermo. Whether facing them or foreign invaders, Knows All looks ready to prove herself once again—a mare of depth, heart, and lungs built for the long haul.