The Clásico Haras Argentinos and the potential clash between Unico Happy and Mezzopiano

The Palermo race will debut its G3 status with a version that promises action; the veterans could face off in the Especial Craganour for a shameful purse

Super Inter, one of the strong names heading into the Clásico Haras Argentinos / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

Another week of activity has begun to take shape at the country's two main racetracks, and in terms of stakes action, Palermo will be responsible for hosting the strongest race in the near future.

This Friday, the Clásico Haras Argentinos (2,000 m, dirt) will debut its brand-new G3 status with a version that promises to give the event even more momentum. The race, reserved for horses 3 years old and up, will offer a winner's purse of only 12,100,000 pesos, and drew just 6 entries.

Quality over quantity prevails here, with the potential participation of recognized names such as El Emporio (Il Campione), Super Inter (Super Saver), Endor Rye (Endorsement), Sono Perfetto (Tetaze), Holy Holy Rim (Remote), and Gadzooks (Galán de Cine).

The downtown circus will reopen its doors on Monday, February 2nd, featuring a handicap doubleheader. The Handicap Dancing Moss (1,400 m, dirt) will be for horses 5 years old and up, while the Handicap Blue Stripe (2,000 m, dirt)will be contested by fillies and mares 4 and up.

In the first of those contests, the top weight of 57 1/2 kg was assigned to Flying to the Sky (Señor Candy), who would face, among others, Preston Boss (Holy Boss, 55), Che Vivi (Manipulator, 56 1/2), and Al Agua (Daddy Long Legs, 55 1/2). Meanwhile, in the Handicap Blue Stripe, the high weight would be It's My Look (Equal Stripes) at 57 kg, potentially clashing with Increpante (Sigfrid, 55 1/2), Reina Casada (Long Island Sound, 56), and Risible (Orpen, 56).

Over at San Isidro, the best race of the week will be the Clásico Gentlemen (1,000 m, turf), a handicap for horses 3 years old and up that will headline the program on Sunday, February 1st. The top weight of 61 kg went to Hiran (Santillano), who could cross paths with: Antiguo Secreto (Angiolo, 55 1/2), Bizarrap (Forge, 52 1/2), Che Cherubicha (Emperor Richard, 51), Grand Star (Grand Reward, 54), La Asturiana Blue (Le Blues, 54 1/2), Sea (Daddy Long Legs, 53 1/2), Secreto a Voces (Springdom, 55), Vendaval Joy (Fortify, 53 1/2), Verdadera Pass (Distinctiv Passion, 52 1/2), and Viejo Cuchara (Il Campione, 54 1/2).

Finally, on Wednesday the 4th, the Especial Craganour (1,800 m, dirt) will be held for horses 5 years old and up, following the "savings format" that has replaced many handicaps. The G1 winner Unico Happy (Hi Happy) is one of the nominees, and the notable Mezzopiano (Daddy Long Legs) could also make his reappearance there.