Se Va Colando gave Argentina a victory in the Clásico Pamplona, with the Gran Premio Copa de Plata now the next dream

The daughter of Treasure Beach, racing for Stud Jet Set and bred by Haras Vacación, shined at Monterrico and, for now, will pass on the possibility of running in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf

By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent in Lima, Peru)

LIMA, Peru (From a special correspondent).- It was December of 2024. Omar Macchi had not yet purchased any horses from Haras Vacación, after export complications caused by an outbreak of equine encephalomyelitis. He had enjoyed tremendous success with his acquisitions there, so the concern was understandable. He moved quickly and instructed Roberto Ratti, his contact in Argentina, that he wanted a colt for the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) and a mare capable of winning the Clásico Pamplona (G1).

At the farm of Pablo Zavaleta, they told him there were no yearlings left for sale, though there were a few horses already in training that might work. Visits, conversations, negotiations—and eventually the owner of Stud Jet Set secured Puppi’s Husband (Fortify)—the only colt Vacación had retained because of a minor physical issue—and Se Va Colando, who, as Agustín Ventimiglia, part of the farm’s team, now recalls, “was a gorgeous Treasure Beach filly.”

The story now tells that while Puppi’s Husband ultimately made it to the Latinoamericano, though without success, Se Va Colando delivered Macchi the long-awaited victory in the Pamplona on an unforgettable Sunday at Monterrico.

The 2000 meters on turf brought out the very best in the improving bay, who confirmed her excellent form while avenging several prior defeats with a victory that left no room for debate and opened the door to all kinds of future ambitions.

Coming off a win in the Clásico Mari July, she took another step forward in class, defeating U.S.-bred Super Sienna (Mendelssohn) by a comfortable two lengths after slipping through along the rail in the stretch under an excellent ride from Huber Bocanegra.

Another 4 3/4 lengths back, Domitila (Brodys Cause), also bred in the United States, completed the 1-3 finish for Jet Setand trainer Juan Suárez Villarroel, while heavy favorite Compasión (Southdale) could do no better than seventh.

With her victory, Se Va Colando secured an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) this October at Keeneland, as the Pamplona is part of the Challenge Series – Win and You’re In program. However, according to her connections, another target appears far more likely for the future: the Gran Premio Copa de Plata (G1)at San Isidro, in Argentina.