Gran Premio Palermo
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| Class | Group 1 |
|---|---|
| Location | Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo |
| Inaugurated | 1885 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1600 meters |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Qualification | Three years old and older |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | $100,110,000 ARS (2025) 1st: $47,000,000 ARS |
The Gran Premio Palermo (previously known as the Premio Palermo and Gran Premio Hipódromo de Palermo) is a Group 1 thoroughbred horse race run at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo over a distance of 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on the turf, open to horses three years old and older.[1]
The Gran Premio Palermo was first run in 1885 as the Premio Palermo.[2]
When the pattern race system was introduced in Argentina in 1973, the Premio Palermo was rated a Group 2 race.[3] In 1979, it was upgraded to a Group 1,[4] a designation it has retained since.
Records since 1988
Speed record:
- 1:32.33 – Malibu Spring (2022)
Greatest winning margin:
- 16 lengths – Mr. Nancho (2003)
Most wins:
- 2 – El Compinche (1996, 1997)
- 2 – El Garufa (2008, 2009)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 6 – Jacinto R. Herrera (1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003)
- 4 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (2004, 2010, 2011, 2013)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – Juan Carlos Etchechoury (1995, 1996, 1997, 2012)
Most wins by an owner:
- 6 – Haras La Quebrada (1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003)
Most wins by a breeder:
- 7 – Haras La Quebrada (2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2020)
- 6 – Haras Firmamento (1993, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2021)
- 4 – C. Ceriani & Sara C. Ferrer Reyes (1991, 1995, 1996, 1997)