Labrado stands on the precipice of racing history once again as he targets a monumental milestone in the Carreras de las Estrellas

The three-time reigning champion sprinter will seek to carve his name permanently into the record books, aiming to become the first horse in history to register four victories within the prestigious championship series

History stands on the precipice this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro as the extraordinary Labrado (Le Blues)returns to center stage in the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1). The spectacular champion enters the starting gate chasing a monumental milestone never before achieved since the inception of the Carreras de las Estrellas series: becoming the first horse to ever capture four victories within the prestigious festival.

Campaigned by Stud Don Ariel, Labrado's affinity for the championship series is already well-documented. After capturing the Clásico Estrellas Sprint Junior (G3) in 2022, he anchored the straightaway division with back-to-back triumphs in the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1) in 2023 and 2024. A third victory in this specific race would also equal the legendary record of the brilliant mare Wally (Southern Halo), who dominated the event from 1995 to 1997. However, with his juvenile victory factored in, the Ángel Bonetto trainee would stand entirely alone in South American racing lore with four total festival trophies.

The historical assignment is far from a walkover. Standing firmly in his path is the reigning Champion Sprinter Le Cornette (Emmanuel), who captured this very race 12 months ago to disrupt Labrado’s three-year monopoly on the divisional crown (2022–2024). This highly anticipated heavyweight clash offers a classic racing narrative: the reigning king defending his turf against the returning monarch determined to reclaim his throne.

While a deep field of elite sprinters waits to capitalize on any tactical error, Labrado’s immense big-race experience gives him a distinct psychological edge. Ridden once again by regular pilot Wilson Moreyra, the nearly 7-year-old veteran retains all of his trademark competitive fire.

The difficulty of Labrado's quest is underscored by the exclusive company he keeps. Historically, only a handful of icons have registered multiple victories at the festival. Alongside Labrado and Wally, the elite list includes dual Gran Premio Estrellas Classic (G1) winner El Compinche (1996, 1998), the brilliant distaffer Ollagua (2009, 2010), and back-to-back sprint champion Elogiado (2018, 2019). None, however, ever managed a fourth.

The parallel to the Breeders' Cup—the global event that originally inspired the Argentine series—is undeniable. On the world stage, only the legendary French mare Goldikova (Anabaa) achieved the mythical three-peat in a single division when she dominated the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) from 2008 to 2010. Winning a championship race requires immense talent; repeating demands greatness; but sustaining that brilliance across four racing seasons is a privilege reserved for the immortals. This Saturday, Labrado gets his chance to rewrite the history books and solidify his status as the ultimate king of the Carreras de las Estrellas.