The Clásico Velocidad will be the highlight of next week's racing action

For 2-year-olds, the Clásico Velocidad will be run this Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, while the Clásico Blend (L) stands out on Saturday at Palermo

Secreto a Voces targets another stakes win down the San Isidro straight / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

The 2-year-olds will once again take center stage at Argentina’s top racetracks next week, with the G3 Clásico Velocidad—to be run Friday over 1000 meters on the turf at San Isidro—serving as a key prep for the G3 Sprint Junior de las Estrellas, this year to be held over the dirt at Palermo.

Just six names remain on the entry list following Tuesday's forfeits. Fresh off his victory in the Clásico Islas Malvinas (L), Secreto a Voces (Springdom) will seek further validation, taking on Viejo Cuchara (Il Campione), Lindo Tono Passand Baby Pass (both by Distinctiv Passion), the latter the field’s lone filly, as well as Campo Verde (Strategos) and Elekto (Santillano).

San Isidro will also host a midweek card on Wednesday, May 21, headlined by the Handicap Full Sail, a 1800-meter test on the dirt for older horses. Sofware (Treasure Beach) will carry top weight of 59 kilos, facing Treasure Runner(Treasure Beach), Demonio Risk (Security Risk), The Gladiator's Hat (Hat Ninja), El Despertar (Il Campione), and Operístico (Daddy Long Legs).

Over at Palermo, two cards are on tap, the more significant of which will be held Saturday, with 14 races scheduled. Topping the bill is the Listed Clásico Blend, a one-mile turf contest for 4-year-olds and up. A field of six was declared: Safety Honour (Safety Check), Le Club (Le Blues), Twitch Hurricane (Hurricane Cat), Don Rocky (Equal Stripes), El Gazpacho (Bodemeister), and Fiolo Boss (Holy Boss).

Palermo will also race on Monday, May 19, with the feature being the Handicap Juan A. Maldotti, a 1200-meter sprint on dirt for 5-year-old and older winning mares. Top weight Viva Al Sur (South Kissing, 59 kg) will meet a dozen challengers, including Joy Antumalal, Elina Regia, Adorada Capa, Candy Gloriosa, Dame Un Beso, Bahía Cortines, Letra Chica, Che Mamita, Amiguita Milonguera, Cuchcabal, and Mora Blue.