Martana Was Poetry in Motion, Romping by 15 Lengths in the Clásico Ignacio Correas

In a breathtaking showcase of absolute superiority, the ultra-talented daughter of Fortify left her rivals far behind with a devastating performance, drawing away from Portal Maya to secure a commanding victory

It is difficult to find a single word that truly does justice to the breathtaking exhibition displayed by Martana as night fell over Hipódromo de Palermo this Friday. In an era defined by competitive parity, witnessing such absolute and uncontested dominance is a rare privilege.

While critics might point out that the field she faced was far from the toughest, doing so would mean focusing on a half-empty glass. On an evening like this, the preference is undoubtedly to appreciate the glass as completely full.

What the daughter of Fortify accomplished was nothing short of spectacular, leaving everyone in attendance wide-eyed. Drawing away to a staggering 15-length victory in the Clásico Ignacio, Ignacio F. e Ignacio Correas (G2)—while tackling the demanding 2,500-meter distance for the very first time over Palermo's grueling dirt track and being involved in the pace from the start—is something you simply do not see every day.

This is not the first time the Haras Santa Inés homebred has triggered such a wave of superlatives. Nearly a year ago, in September 2025, she generated a similar sensation when she romped by 12 lengths in the Clásico Chile (G2-2,200m, dirt).

Martana possesses immense talent, which is why it often baffles observers when she occasionally drops races that appear well within her grasp, such as her defeat to Herd Immunity (Forge) in the Gran Premio Criadores (G1) on May 1. However, her overall record boasts far too many high notes to dwell on those occasional setbacks.

She is, without a doubt, the premier dirt mare in training today. In fact, she can rightfully be considered the undisputed queen of the Río de la Plata region, having famously ventured to Hipódromo de Maroñas in Uruguay on January 6 to capture the prestigious Gran Premio Ciudad de Montevideo (G1).

Now a 6-year-old and launching her new campaign, Martana wasted no time putting pressure on the early leader Foggy of Song (Sixties Song), forcing an honest pace.

The opening 400 meters went in 25.46 seconds, followed by 800 meters in 49.45 and 1,200 meters in 1:13.57. By that point, as they began their run through the turn, the eventual winner launched her bid on the outside and entered the homestretch already in full command, completely dismissing Foggy of Song's desperate attempts to keep pace.

The final quarter-mile was a spectacular solo act. The dark bay opened up an ever-widening chasm over her rivals, even despite a brief scare in the final yards when she momentarily lost her concentration and lost her stride with the race already completely in the bag.

At the wire, the official margin was 15 lengths over Portal Maya (Portal del Alto), with Foggy of Song finishing another three lengths back to complete the trifecta, holding a half-head advantage over Remoulina (Remote). The final time for the marathon distance stopped the clock in a solid 2:38.40.

Trainer Enrique Martín Ferro has kept the granddaughter of Mutakddim in peak condition. The ultimate objective for the stable is already set on a return to Maroñas on January 6 to defend her crown in the Ciudad de Montevideo, with interim logical targets like a defense of her title in the Clásico Chile or a appearance in the Clásico Ramón Biaus (G2) currently under consideration.

On a beautiful afternoon of racing that drew a substantial crowd to the stands, Martana emerged as the undisputed star of the card. Her resounding triumph in the Clásico Correas reestablished her exceptional racing class and left fans eagerly anticipating her next start—a true standout capable of turning high-level competition into a display of widening, daylight margins.

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