Mister Coquette and Arcanum could be the keys in the specials of an atypical Friday at La Plata

The first one goes for the win in the Clásico Forli, while the remaining runner will seek to ratify his previous conquest in the Clásico Inter Red

Arcanum is coming off a victory and looks to repeat / HLP

LA PLATA.— It has been more than proven that, beyond adjusting for a specific day, the rotation of dates among the country's main racetracks only results in losses in terms of handle. This ultimately hurts the purse money which, in itself, is already scarce.

Nevertheless, oblivious to this small problem, officials continue to yield days and alter the schedule, seeking who knows what. Ultimately, there will be racing this Friday at La Plata, and instead of wagering about 500 million pesos, the total might perhaps barely exceed 300 million. In the end, those who contribute—the owners—are always the ones who lose.

In terms of stakes action, there will be two events available: the Especial Forli (1700 m) and the Especial Inter Red(1400 m). The first is for horses 5 years old and up, while the latter is for horses 4 years old and up, both for winners of 3 or more races and likely to be contested on a track resembling a pigsty.

In the race remembering the "crack," the figure of Mister Coquette (Bodemeister, 56) could take flight, considering the good level he has shown in recent months while alternating his campaign across different racetracks. In Azul, for example, he won the Clásico Festival Cervantino and Clásico Bartolomé J. Ronco, additionally finishing second in the Clásico Ciudad de Azul. Returning to action here, he is coming off a third-place finish in the Especial Sipan Dagh, just 1 length behind Don Galeón (Il Campione).

A risky rival could be Don Chamamé (Long Island Sound, 54), who will seek to bounce back after two weak performances, recalling his local victory over the now-stakes winner Santo Rey (Santillano).

In the Especial Inter Red, meanwhile, Arcanum (Horse Greeley, 56) is fresh off a victory in the Handicap Haras Abolengo, but his lack of consistency makes him far from a "lock".

Crossing his path is Silencio Dramático (Grand Reward, 54), who has just shaken off the layoff with an interesting second-place finish, 1 1/2 lengths behind Colour Vision (Univision) in the Especial Cafrune, and now appears ready to return to the winner's circle.