Sinsel, Brazil’s Leading Hope, Out of the Latino and Now Targeting the United States
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The Grande Premio Brasil (G1) winner will not be fit to run due to a physical setback and will instead ship north to continue his campaign in the United States
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brasil (Special for Turf Diario).- A major setback for the Stud Red Rafa team and for Brazilian fans: Sinsel, recent winner of the Grande Premio Brasil (G1) and the highest-rated locally bred horse according to the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) at 116, will not take part in the 41st running of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), set for Oct. 18 at Hipódromo da Gávea.
The 4-year-old dark bay, a son of Alpha out of Golden Land (by Nedawi), suffered a minor physical setback that, while not serious, will prevent him from arriving at peak condition for South America’s richest race. The news was confirmed by trainer Luiz Esteves, who had planned the colt’s entire preparation around the Latino, via the Jockey Club Brasileiro website.
Owned by Rafael Steinbruch and one of the flagbearers of Stud Red Rafa, Sinsel had established himself as the leading horse in Rio racing. From just six career starts, he has registered four wins, including two of the most prestigious events on the Brazilian calendar: the GP Brasil (G1) and the Grande Premio Francisco Eduardo e Lineu Eduardo de Paula Machado (G1), both at Gávea.
The colt most recently captured a prep race last week over the same 2000 meters on turf at Gávea, a stepping stone designed to have him ready for the continental showdown.
His absence is a significant loss not only for the spectacle but also for local hopes in a Latino that promises to gather some of the top horses from across the region.
The Stud Red Rafa team, however, has already charted a new course: Sinsel will be shipped to the United States to continue his campaign, seeking to prove himself on a more competitive and demanding stage.
Attention now turns to when and where his U.S. debut will take place. For now, his absence leaves a notable void in the Latinoamericano—a race that loses one of its expected stars, but still retains the excitement of a continent awaiting its great festival.
Brazil remains the winningest nation in the history of the race with 11 victories, one ahead of Chile and Peru, with Argentina tallying 7 wins and Uruguay 2.
