When Fate Runs: Giant Rimout, a Victory With a Taste of Legend

Trainer Carlos D. Etchechoury enjoyed a particularly meaningful victory as he captured the stakes race named in honor of his father, Juan Carlos, with the son of Remote

Giant Rimout proved strongest along the rail and held on gamely in the final strides / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

The Hipódromo de San Isidro was dressed for a special occasion as it hosted another edition of the Clásico Juan Carlos Etchechoury. On an afternoon filled with emotion, the victory of Giant Rimout (Remote) was far from ordinary; it was a poignant tribute, the kind that fate carefully scripts, as the winner is trained by Carlos D. Etchechoury, one of the sons continuing the immense legacy of Pochi.

The normal dirt track at San Isidro was the stage for this descending handicap over 1300 meters, offering a purse of US$ 9,045. There, the dark bay owned by Blacktype Bloodstock, carrying just 54 kilos under a confident ride by Eduardo Ortega Pavón, delivered a tactically brilliant performance. Sitting just off the pace, he tracked the leaders within striking distance before unleashing a powerful rail run in the final straight to seize command midway and draw clear.

Second place went to Approval Cat (Endorsement, 54) by half a length, with another length back to the 3-year-old Rumbo Al Abra (Manipulator, 52), who continued to show his progress. Final time for the race was 1:16.11.

Bred by Haras Firmamento, this victory added another achievement to the already solid résumé of Giant Rimout, but it also carved his name in gold within the Etchechoury family’s history. Juan Carlos “Pochi” Etchechoury was a colossal figure in Argentine racing, a master who left his mark on generations of professionals and fans alike. His sons, Carlos D., Juan Javier, and Juan Carlos Jr., not only inherited his talent but also his unbreakable passion, keeping them firmly in the elite of the national training ranks and upholding a tradition that is a true pride of Argentine turf.

For Carlos D. Etchechoury, watching his trainee cross the wire first in the race that bears his father’s name was surely one of those magical moments that justify a lifetime dedicated to horses. It reaffirmed that his father’s legacy remains alive, resonating in every gallop, in every strategic choice. The performance of Giant Rimout suggested this success is just the prelude to bigger things ahead, adding another layer of brilliance to a triumph filled with deep emotion.