Vespaciano, proving that class never goes out of date
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At seven years old, the 2021 Guineas (G1) winner showed he’s still got plenty left in the tank, taking the Especial Fancy Cruz in fine style
LA PLATA, Argentina—The saying “class never goes out of style” has been repeated countless times, and Thursday at La Plata provided another reminder of its truth. At a well-seasoned seven years old, Vespaciano proved that quality knows no expiration date, capturing the Especial Fancy Cruz, the feature of the afternoon, run over 1300 meters.
He may no longer be the same colt who captured the Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1) on the turf at San Isidro back in 2021, when he carried the colors of Las Monjitas, but every now and then, he finds a way to make headlines again—just like this time.
Carrying top weight of 58 kilos and breaking from a tricky outside post, the son of Daniel Boone was ruthless in the stretch after an early tactical move proved decisive. Quickly securing a perfect stalking position after jumping from gate 12, he settled comfortably—a key to his eventual success.
From there, he received a patient and polished ride from Aníbal Cabrera, who resisted the urge to rush and instead brought his mount along gradually. Vespaciano struck the front with 200 meters to run, overtaking Señor Moon (E Dubai, 54 kilos), who had done the heavy lifting on the lead, and went on to win with authority.
From farther back, Decan Dall (Victor Security, 54) closed late to finish second, three-quarters of a length behind the winner, while Mactas (Empire Aztec, 54) was another length and a half away in third. Pequeño Dylan (Safety Check, 54) rounded out the superfecta, with a final time of 1:12.45.
Trained by Carlos A. Santiñaque, Vespaciano now races for Stud El Guaso of Córdoba and was bred by Haras Santa María de Araras. Out of Vetskaia (Tiznow) and a great-grandson of champion Tangaroa (Tan Pronto), the bay has now won six of 30 starts, including four stakes. His résumé also features victories in the Manuel Anasagasti (L) at two, and the Especial Dart, as well as placings in top-level company—runner-up to Zodiacal (Cityscape) in the Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1) and third in the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz (G1).
