Teamwork paid rich dividends in Knows All’s success

Diego Peña, Brian Enrique, Hernán Gasibe and Juan Garat joined in the celebrations, each playing their part in the victory

The Knows All team touched the sky with their hands / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

By Diego H. Mitagstein

The G1 Copa de Plata once again delivered one of those stories the sport cherishes in its fullest sense. Over the San Isidro turf, Knows All found her moment, sealing a long-awaited coronation that turned promise and consistency into a major victory and firmly established her among the elite of older mares.

The success was the product of patience, sound decision-making, and a second half of the season that bordered on flawless. Trainer Diego Peña summed it up with satisfaction. “It was an incredible joy. She came into the race in great shape and this was the one to crown her as the best older mare; she was spot-on. She’d always had a small health issue that she’s now overcome, and that’s why her second half of the year was spectacular.”

Peña also highlighted a decisive element along the way: the owner’s support. “When you’re given time to work, things tend to fall into place,” he said, while revealing that the original plan even contemplated a bigger target. “We considered running her in the Pellegrini, but once Moon Frank was sold, we pointed straight to the Copa de Plata.”

In the saddle, Brian Enrique once again showcased his knack for top-level races. Confident days in advance, he wasn’t shy about calling it beforehand. “I’d been saying all week she was going to win because she was in great form, and she proved it,” he said. His approach was straightforward and effective: “We know she finishes strongly, so we looked to make the most of that,” he added, thanking “the whole team for the work they put in.”

Behind the result lies a solid structure and long-standing personal bonds. Manager Hernán Gasibe put that shared journey into words. “My entire racing life has run alongside Juan Garat, and it’s a privilege to work with him. From the very first moment he opened the doors to me, and we constantly feed off each other’s input.” Institutional backing was another cornerstone: “Gran Muñeca is a farm led by people who genuinely want to do things right and put everything into it. They give me tremendous freedom to work, and reaching achievements like this together makes me very happy. This is the kind of win we’re aiming for, and fortunately they’re coming.”

Garat, also acting as manager, offered a perspective that was both technical and emotional. “Races are always difficult. She’s a very good mare and arrived in peak condition,” he said, acknowledging the race’s context. “Of course things opened up with Charm coming out, but given how she won, I would have liked to face her,” he admitted. Patience, in his view, was key: “You have to wait with her as long as possible so she can finish the way she did this time. She was brought along steadily, and now she’s crowned.”

The closing note was inevitably personal. “Racing is my life; I’ve always been in this game. I’ve been fortunate along the way, and being able to share this with Hernán now means everything,” Garat concluded.

In the end, Knows All authored the most important chapter of her career. It wasn’t just a Grade I victory—it was the validation of a mare, a team, and a project that knew how to wait for the right moment to shine on the biggest stage.