Gran Premio Seleccion
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| Class | Group 1 |
|---|---|
| Location | Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Inaugurated | 1893[1] |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 meters |
| Surface | Dirt[2] |
| Qualification | 3-year-old fillies |
| Purse | $85,200,000 ARS (2025) 1st: $40,000,000 ARS |
The Gran Premio Seleccion is a Group 1 thoroughbred horse race in Argentina for three-year-old fillies. The race takes place in October at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo.[3] The race is sometimes known as the Argentine Oaks.[1]
Records since 1988
Speed record:
- 1:59.90 – Blue Baby Blue (1996)
Greatest margin of victory:
- 13 lengths – Rafaga (1989)
- 12 lengths – La Francesca (1991)
- 11 lengths – Balada Sale (2011)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 4 – Jorge Valdivieso (1995, 2000, 2004, 2005)
- 4 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (1997, 2001, 2002, 2011)
- 4 – Juan Carlos Noriega (2007, 2012, 2018, 2021)
- 3 – Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas (2006, 2009, 2010)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 – Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury (2003, 2004, 2010, 2013)
- 4 – Juan Franco Saldivia (2018, 2021, 2022, 2024)
- 3 – Juan Carlos Maldotti (1997, 2001, 2002)
- 3 – Juan Sebastian Maldotti (2007, 2011, 2012)
Most wins by an owner:
- 8 – Haras Vacación (1988, 1989, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2012)
- 4 – Haras Firmamento (2003, 2006, 2009, 2010)
Most wins by a breeder:
- 6 – Haras Vacación (1988, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2012)
- 4 – Haras Firmamento (2003, 2006, 2009, 2010)
Winners since 1988
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder | Time | Margin | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charm | Martín Javier Valle | José Cristóbal Blanco | Haras Triple Alliance | Haras Triple Alliance | 2:03.94 | 21⁄2 lengths | [6] |
| 2024 | Inconmensurable | William Pereyra | Juan Franco Saldivia | Stud Haras Yo Bru. Gi | Haras Marovi | 2:02.32 | 6 lengths | [7] |
| 2023 | Romance Sea | Marcelo Coria Facundo | Juan I. Etchechoury | Rubio B. | Haras La Pasion | 2:01.69 | 3⁄4 lengths | [8] |
| 2022 | Nos Dijimos Todo | Gustavo E. Calvente | Juan Franco Saldivia | Juan Antonio (BV) | Marovi S.A. | 2:03.37 | 6 lengths | [9] |
| 2021 | Carta Embrujada | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Franco Saldivia | Haras La Leyenda | Haras La Leyenda de Areco | 2:00.62 | Neck | [10] |
| 2020 | Mumy Beach | Marcelo Coria Facundo | Edgar Oscar Martucci | Rodolfo Pedro | Haras Estancia La Josefina | 2:03.25 | 3⁄4 lengths | [11] |
| 2019 | Nastia | Fabricio Raúl Barroso | Roberto M. Bullrich | Mme. Fabre (SI) | Haras La Biznaga | 2:02.55 | 4 lengths | [12][13][14] |
| 2018 | Summer Love | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Franco Saldivia | Haras La Leyenda | Haras La Leyenda de Areco | 2:00.90 | 1⁄2 lengths | [15][16] |
| 2017 | Care Lady | Eduardo Antonio Ruarte | Antonio H. Marsiglia | Los Cardones | Haras Abolengo | 2:01.25 | 21⁄2 lengths | [17][18] |
| 2016 | Blue Prize | Francisco Leandro Fernandes Gonçalves | Jorge A. Mayansky Neer | La Manija | Haras Bioart S. A. | 2:01.15 | 1/2 neck | [19][20][21] |
| 2015 | Doña Joya | Adrián Maximiliano Giannetti | Carlos D. Etchechoury | Haras San Benito | Haras San Benito | 2:02.74 | 8 lengths | [22][2][23] |
| 2014 | Kalithea | Altair Domingos | Juan Bautista Udaondo | Haras Santa Ines | Haras Santa Ines | 2:01.94 | 2 lengths | [24] |
| 2013 | Mary's Gold | Juan Cruz Villagra | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Rubio B. | Haras Abolengo | 2:00.54 | 3 lengths | [25] |
| 2012 | Caldine | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Sebatian Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:02.43 | Neck | [26] |
| 2011 | Balada Sale | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Sebatian Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:03.09 | 11 lengths | [27] |
| 2010 | Catch the Mad | Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:04.08 | 21⁄2 lengths | [28] |
| 2009 | Kalath Wells | Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas | Miguel Angel Garcia | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:01.71 | 4 lengths | [29] |
| 2008 | Miss Match | Julio Cesar Mendez | Maria Virginia Pascual | Haras Bonaventura | Haras La Quebrada | 2:03.75 | 3 lengths | [30] |
| 2007 | Fiesta Lady | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Sebatian Maldotti | Haras La Esperanza | Haras La Esperanza | 2:02.21 | 6 lengths | [31] |
| 2006 | Emotion Parade | Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas | Miguel Angel Garcia | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:04.52 | 21⁄2 lengths | [32] |
| 2005 | Kesplendida | Jorge Valdivieso | Adolfo P. Giovanetti | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | 2:05.94 | Nose | [33] |
| 2004 | Forty Marchanta | Jorge Valdivieso | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Haras La Biznaga | Haras La Biznaga | 2:03.33 | 1⁄2 lengths | [34] |
| 2003 | Perugia Wells | Damian Ramella | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:03.42 | 6 lengths | [35] |
| 2002 | Semblanza | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Carlos Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:05.02 | 3 lengths | [36] |
| 2001 | Netherland | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Carlos Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:01.50 | 7 lengths | [37] |
| 2000 | Miss Linda | Jorge Valdivieso | Roberto M. Bullrich | Haras Triunvirato | Haras La Quebrada | 2:03.03 | 11⁄2 lengths | [38] |
| 1999 | Lovellon | Jacinto Rafael Herrera | Diego Peña | Haras P.G.R. (SI) | Haras La Madrugada | 2:04.74 | DQ | [39] |
| 1998 | Potrizaris | Jacinto Rafael Herrera | Diego Peña | Haras Tori | Haras La Madrugada | 2:00.78 | 9 lengths | [40] |
| 1997 | Croassant | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Carlos Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:00.23 | 3⁄4 lengths | [41] |
| 1996 | Blue Baby Blue | Guillermo Sena | Domingo E. Pascual | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | 1:59.90 | v.m. | [42] |
| 1995 | Ski Iberia | Jorge Valdivieso | Carlos D. Etchechoury | Haras Vacación | 2:00.23 | 6 lengths | [43] | |
| 1994 | Catch-It | Ricardo Rodolfo Ioselli | Martin R. Ferreyra | Haras Un Sueño (LP) | 2:01.55 | Nose | [44] | |
| 1993 | War Chest | Walter H. Serrudo | Hugo R. Lopez | Haras Cristi (LP) | 2:02.22 | 4 lengths | [45] | |
| 1992 | Farah Elius | Jose A. Aguero | Haras Ni Manor | 2:02.28 | 2 lengths | [46] | ||
| 1991 | La Francesa | Ruben Emilio Laitan | Carlos Alberto Zarlengo | Haras La Quebrada | Haras La Quebrada | 2:06.72 | 12 lengths | [47] |
| 1990 | Campagnarde | Eduardo A. Liceri | Haras Las Ortigas | Haras Las Ortigas | 2:02.57 | 11⁄2 lengths | [48] | |
| 1989 | Rafaga | Pedro A. Cacibar | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:04.93 | 13 lengths | [49] | |
| 1988 | Rosadora | Juan A. Maciel | Marcelo P. Saravi | Haras Vacación | Haras de la Pomme | 2:16.11 | 4 lengths | [50] |