Tapit Bomb and a crushing victory in the Gran Premio Jorge Laffué
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The son of Hit It a Bomb prevailed in the traditional race at Hipódromo La Punta and could now target the Vicente Dupuy (G3)
LA PUNTA, San Luis (Special for Turf Diario).— One year later, Tapit Bomb found redemption in the Gran Premio Jorge Laffue (L-1,800m, dirt), one of the most important races of the year at Hipódromo La Punta and a springboard toward the Gran Premio Vicente Dupuy (G3), the premier event of every season here.
In what had been his debut in this city, the son of Hit It a Bomb had finished sixth that time, 12 1/2 lengths behind Back Story (Incurable Optimist, 57). But this time everything was different, and the horse representing Stud Haras La Posta Vieja dominated with absolute authority, leading gate-to-wire against 11 rivals, including the defending champion, who finished in last place, well back.
Early on, Eduardo Ruarte positioned Tapit Bomb at the front, opening up clear leads over his challengers. In the homestretch, far from shrinking, those margins widened rapidly, allowing the 6-year-old bay to cruise comfortably from the 200-meter mark to the wire.
He hit the finish line with a 6 1/4-length advantage over El Mau (Holy Boss, 55 1/2), who rallied along the rail to overtake the mare Foto Oscura (Bodemeister, 57) and Hit White Heart (Hit It a Bomb, 55 1/2) practically at the wire; they finished third and fourth, separated by a neck and a half-length, respectively.
Endo Verde (Endorsement, 61), winner of the 2025 Dupuy, was only sixth, 9 lengths behind the winner as the topweight, while the favorite French Champion (Treasure Beach, 60) finished just ahead of him, 8 lengths back. The final time was an impressive 1m50s4/100.
Bred by Haras Firmamento, this was the fifth career victory for Tapit Bomb, who also won the Clásico Aniversario Hipódromo La Punta (L) last season. Should he win the Dupuy, he will complete the sweep of the three black-typeraces on the local annual calendar.
The card included another interesting event with the Especial Verano (1,200m, dirt)—though in the non-official category—where Cursi Man (Mastercraftsman, 59) prevailed by just a half-length over Marlow (Master of Hounds, 56), clocking 1m14s31/100.
Defending the silks of Stud Alma Mía, he was guided by Fabio Riquelme, trained by Gastón U. Avila, and completed a stakes double for Haras Firmamento as breeder.
