Le Cornette, Labrado, and El Epecuen headline a dream edition of the Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires
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A tremendous sprint race is on the horizon, which will also feature El Mejor Recuerdo, the winner of last year's edition
What better way to close the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) meeting than with a Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1-1000 m, dirt) that promises to make history. The field confirmed for one of the season's most important speed clashes is stunning, featuring the last two champions facing off once again.
Labrado (Le Blues) was the leader of the division in 2022, 2023, and 2024, but in 2025, he yielded his throne to Le Cornette (Emmanuel). Now, he will demand an accounting from the new king in the most demanding debut possible for a reigning champion.
Trained in Entre Ríos, Le Cornette is undefeated and unstoppable in 2026, winning by several lengths in the Jerry Honor, Irlanda (G3), and Estados Unidos de América (G3) stakes. Such current form is a challenge for everyone, and defeating him will be an incredibly difficult task.
After the worst performance of his career in the Unzué (G1), Labrado resurfaced on the San Isidro turf to take the Clásico General Viamonte (G3) and has been specially prepared for this occasion. At this point, calling him a formidable sprinter is no news at all.
The show will also feature El Epecuen (Il Campione) among its main protagonists, a horse that has almost always made headlines since moving to straight-track racing. He rose to fame by defeating Le Cornette himself in the Gran Premio Maipú (G1), though he later fell to the chestnut in their encounters in the Unzué and Jerry Honor.
The depth of the field continues with El Mejor Recuerdo (Il Campione), returning from Rosario as the defending champion after his surprise victory last year. While the Daniel Cima trainee has struggled to maintain consistent form in the sprints, he rarely disappoints.
The 2-year-old Naranccello (Le Blues) is earning his spot in the fight and gaining experience for the future. Also in the starting gates will be the Córdoba representative Claro Key (Claro Oscuro), who arrives with a five-race winning streak and is moving up from the handicap ranks with the hope of becoming the surprise of the race.
