Gran Premio Seleccion

Gran Premio Seleccion
ClassGroup 1
LocationHipódromo Argentino de Palermo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inaugurated1893[2]
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance2,000 meters
SurfaceDirt[1]
Qualification3-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.[2]

History

The Gran Premio Selección was first run in 1893 as the Premio Selección.[4]

The Gran Premio Selección was run at a distance of 2200 meters 1964 to 1977.[4]

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

Winners of Gran Premio Selección[5]
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Breeder Time Margin Ref
2025 Charm Martín Javier Valle José Cristóbal Blanco Haras Triple Alliance Haras Triple Alliance 2:03.94 212 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 34 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 34 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 12 lengths [15][16]
2017 Care Lady Eduardo Antonio Ruarte Antonio H. Marsiglia Los Cardones Haras Abolengo 2:01.25 212 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][1][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 2:04.08 212 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 2:04.52 212 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 12 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 2:03.03 112 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 34 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 2:02.57 112 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]

Earlier winners

  • 1893: Etoile
  • 1894: Porteña
  • 1895: Rose Royale
  • 1896: Colombia
  • 1897: Tarántula
  • 1898: Friolera & Espina (DH)
  • 1899: Parva
  • 1900: Fantasía
  • 1901: Cina-Cina
  • 1902: Partícula
  • 1903: Breva
  • 1904: Rosette
  • 1905: Primera Tiple
  • 1906: Droga
  • 1907: Rangacua
  • 1908: Rubicela
  • 1909: Casiopea
  • 1910: Locandiera
  • 1911: Pirita
  • 1912: Brilla & Flying Star (DH)
  • 1913: Indiecita
  • 1914: Avicenia
  • 1915: Ocurrencia
  • 1916: Cantaridina
  • 1917: Divinidad
  • 1918: Omega
  • 1919: Cartagena
  • 1920: Democracia
  • 1921: Lye
  • 1922: Pilmayquen
  • 1923: La Patria
  • 1924: Sarcástica
  • 1925: Nena
  • 1926: Villanita
  • 1927: La Cloche
  • 1928: Monsega
  • 1929: Salmuera & Catarata (DH)
  • 1930: Aimará
  • 1931: Côte d'Or
  • 1932: Fe Ciega
  • 1933: Nudité
  • 1934: Black Arrow
  • 1935: Hear!
  • 1936: Elida
  • 1937: Hulla
  • Not run in 1938
  • 1939: Heil! (previously known as Yamile)
  • 1940: Judea
  • 1941: Blackie
  • 1942: Dalilah
  • 1943: Platería
  • 1944: True Lady
  • 1945: Miss Grillo
  • 1946: Pinturera
  • 1947: Bullanquera
  • 1948: Empeñosa
  • 1949: White Milk
  • 1950: Foxona
  • 1951: Duty
  • 1952: Jubilosa
  • 1953: Sidérea
  • 1954: Nyleptha
  • 1955: Ansiedad
  • 1956: Yauca
  • 1957: Carlinga
  • 1958: Pensilvania
  • 1959: Frisky
  • 1960: Cantadora
  • 1961: Pasión
  • 1962: Contrabrava
  • 1963: Argentaria
  • 1964: Luanda
  • 1965: Sweet Sue
  • 1966: Tebas
  • 1967: Rafale
  • 1968: Farm
  • 1969: La Sevillana
  • 1970: Olvida
  • 1971: Jungle Duchess
  • 1972: Sena
  • 1973: Bola de Cristal
  • 1974: Contraventora
  • 1975: Maia
  • 1976: Surera
  • 1977: Mía
  • 1978: Seed
  • 1979: Love's Hope
  • 1980: Tangaroa
  • 1981: Almira
  • 1982: Miss Keat
  • 1983: Goldenley
  • 1984: So Flag
  • 1985: Agigantada
  • 1986: Hanzacal
  • 1987: Abloom

*Dead heats occurred in 1898 (between Friolera and Espina), 1912 (between Brilla and Flying Star), 1929 (Salmuera and Catarata)

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