With two scratches, nine runners will line up for the Clásico General Pueyrredón, the longest race of the season

Contested over a challenging 3,000 meters on the turf, the marathon test will take place this Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro; at Palermo, top billing goes to the female sprinters in the Clásico México (G3)

Don Logrado, among the confirmed runners for the Clásico General Pueyrredón / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

Following the scratches of Hi Dolfi (Hi Happy) and Santo Rey (Santillano), a field of nine runners will line up this coming Friday at Hipódromo de San IsidroHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información for a new renewal of the Clásico General Pueyrredón (G3), the marathon fixture of the national calendar at 3,000 meters on the turf.

Open to horses aged 4 and up, the field features: Don Chamuyo (John F Kennedy), Don Logrado (Fortify), El Estanciero (Fire Slam), El Garrafa Morris (Gouverneur Morris), Impregnado Sr (Señor Candy), Nevado Pampa(Hat Ninja), the Brazilian-bred Phanton (Outstrip), Playa Chopera (Treasure Beach), and Travel Pass (Fortify).

The Jockey Club track will also host racing on Wednesday, August 26, anchored by the Handicap Stiletto (1800m, dirt) for horses 4 years old and up.

Making his return, G1 winner Holy Joy (Fortify) will shoulder top weight of 58 1/2 kilos to face: Davalos (Hi Happy,58), Oh l'Amour (Drosselmeyer, 54 1/2), Western Orpen (Orpen, 53), Roterdam (Puerto Escondido, 56), Memin Penguin (Strategos, 51 1/2), Hi Dolfi (52), and Jardín Secreto (Endorsement, 55).

Making his return, G1 winner Holy Joy (Fortify) will shoulder top weight of 58 1/2 kilos to face: Davalos (Hi Happy, 58), Oh l'Amour (Drosselmeyer, 54 1/2), Western Orpen (Orpen, 53), Roterdam (Puerto Escondido, 56), Memin Penguin (Strategos, 51 1/2), Hi Dolfi (52), and Jardín Secreto (Endorsement, 55).

Meanwhile, Hipódromo de PalermoHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información will showcase pure speed as its highlight event with the Clásico México (G3-1000m, dirt) for fillies and mares 3 years old and up, setting up a potential generational clash.

Only Venus Win (Gershwin) remains as the sole 3-year-old filly entry, leading to the first intergenerational match-up in the female division. Standing in her path will be a competitive group: Bichita de Luz (Fragotero), Eleven Mile (Il Campione), Emma Linda (Emmanuel), Forever You (Full Mast), La Bella Otero (Daddy Long Legs), La Gran Furtiva (South Kissing), Lissette Island (Lizard Island), Roshita (Gouverneur Morris), Santa Calma (Qué Vida Buena), Stranger Key (Strategos), and Verdadera Pass (Distinctiv Passion).

On Monday, August 24, action at downtown PalermoHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información features the Handicap Potrillazo (1400m, dirt), open to horses 4 and older. Vampiro Zen (Zensational, 58) carries high weight against: Llebrenc (Forge, 53), Decan Dall (Victor Security, 56 1/2), Lochness (Le Ken, 53), El Despertar (Il Campione, 54 1/2), Sargento Morris (Gouverneur Morris, 56 1/2), Approval Cat (Endorsement, 55), Zaatar(Hurricane Cat, 56 1/2), Huayno (Interaction, 53), and Amiguito Don José (Todo Un Amiguito, 56 1/2).