Lo Dejo Todo aims to end a long streak of runner-up finishes
- Turf Diario
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The Le Blues colt has finished second in five straight starts, and now finds an ideal opportunity to return to the winner’s circle in the Especial Intense Look
LA PLATA.- A wet afternoon is in store this Thursday at the local track, with rain falling since early morning and expected to continue throughout the day. The 13-race program will be headlined by the Especial Intense Look, a 1000-meter sprint for 4-year-olds and up with three or more victories to their credit.
Conditions could be just right for Lo Dejo Todo (Le Blues) to finally snap his string of five consecutive runner-up finishes, as he carries a light 54 kilos for Stud Unión Apeadero. Nearly a year removed from his win in the Clásico Telescópico, the consistent runner has repeatedly been the bridesmaid against tough company.
He finished second to Sonreime (Orpen) in the Clásico General Manuel Belgrano (G3), then to Le Massif (Le Ken) in the Clásico Mariano Moreno. After that, Sonreime again had his number in the Handicap Día del Veterinario, followed by another runner-up effort behind Say It Fast (Cosmic Trigger) in the Clásico Refinado Tom (L). Most recently, he was no match for the streaking Es Aristocrático (Angiolo), who defeated him by five lengths in the Clásico Club Hípico de Chile.
If the track condition doesn’t work against him, Lo Dejo Todo looks poised to get back on top—though, as the saying goes, anything can happen in racing.
Among his main threats is El Determinado (Il Campione, 52 kg), who steps up to stakes company after an 8-length romp at this course and will try to keep the favorite waiting once again.
Viejos Tiempos Mask (Mask, 52) captured the Clásico José María Boquín (L) as a juvenile and will look to regain momentum—his last notable effort being a close second to Lo Dejo Todo in the latter’s most recent victory.
Reliable veteran Amigazo Mak (Maktub, 56) returns from a long layoff and could use his experience to make an impact, while Oro Azteca (Empire Aztec, 52) and Arrosto (Manipulator, 52) are both capable of sneaking into the finish.
If all goes to plan, though, the day might finally belong to Lo Dejo Todo, a horse long overdue to get his picture taken again.
