Los Llanos and Unafraid give trainer Marcelo Sueldo a formidable hand in the upcoming Clásico Doyhenard

After three cancellations, the key steppingstone for 2-year-old colts will finally be contested this afternoon at La Plata

Los Llanos coming off a tremendous victory in the Clásico Propietarios at La Plata / HLP

LA PLATA.- It almost seems unbelievable, but it is finally happening. Two months after its original scheduled date, the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3-1300m, dirt) will at last be contested at this racetrack, following a chaotic series of interruptions that severely disrupted the juvenile selection process for 2-year-old colts.

With only six confirmed starters—including a first-time starter and two maidens—the race appears ideally set up for Los Llanos to confirm the excellent impression he left two weeks ago when maintaining his unbeaten local record in the Clásico Asociación de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera de Buenos Aires (G3).

Contrary to what logic would normally suggest, the son of Le Blues will not be stretching out in distance but rather cutting back, as that previous victory came over 1400 meters and he now shortens by one furlong—a circumstance that does not appear likely to create any major complication.

The Stud Araci’s runner is trained by Marcelo Sueldo, the undisputed king of 2-year-olds, who will also be represented by another highly interesting and promising prospect.

That colt is Unafraid (Forge), who delivered a flawless debut at the end of last month over the southern track’s straight kilometer, winning by five lengths while advancing strongly from off the pace.

Representing Stud Aladino, the bay colt left the impression that the added distance would suit him perfectly, allowing him to settle better and fully utilize his natural ability. He now has the opportunity to prove exactly that.

House rider Gonzalo Borda elected to remain aboard Los Llanos, a decision that only reinforces the impression surrounding the favorite.

The other name that deserves serious consideration in the Doyhenard is Fuego Imponente (Seahenge), a colt with an intriguing pedigree for the distance who opened his career by defeating Full My (Full Mast) by three lengths over this same track and distance of 1100 meters.

The competition becomes tougher and the trip longer, but he certainly left an image worth respecting.

Salvador Glorioso (Glorious Moment) has never seriously threatened to win in three starts, while Soy Electricity (Electricity) finished third on debut, though nearly 13 lengths behind Large Dream (Fortify).

Neither of them inspires much enthusiasm in this context, and even less so does Nashville Song (Nashville Texan), who debuts directly in graded company.