The Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos is a Group 1 flat horse race in Argentina open to three-year-old colts run over a distance of at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. It is the first race in the Argentinian Triple Crown,IFHA 2021 Blue Book and equivalent to the English 2000 Guineas Stakes. It is considered one of the principle races in defining the champion three-year-old colt, and generally occurs in September, near the beginning of a horse's three-year-old season.
History The Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos was first run in 1895, and has been run every year since then. Since its inauguration, its distance, surface, and location have not changed. In 1966, champion racehorse Forli won the race by 17 lengths in record time of 1:33 2/5. Due to the less accurate clocks of the time that only measured to a fifth of a second, this time may or may not be equivalent to the current speed record of 1:33.20.
Since 2016, the race has been run in conjunction with the Horse Parade art show, to promote the arts and raise money for non-profit organizations.
Records (since 1988) Speed record:
1:32.30 – American Tattoo (2018) 1:33.20 – Interprete (1991)
Largest margin of victory:
9 lengths – Refinado Tom (1996)
Most wins by a jockey:
4 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (2001, 2003, 2005, 2016)
Most wins by a trainer:
6 – Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury (1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2017)
Most wins by an owner:
2 – Haras La Biznaga (1993, 1996) 2 – Haras de la Pomme (1995, 1999) 2 – Haras Las Telas (1997, 1998) 2 – Ana Ruth (2005, 2006)
Winners since 1988 YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerBreederTimeMarginRef2025Gardel PassGonzalo Damián BordaMaría Fernanda ÁlvarezHaras El AlfalfarHaras El Alfalfar1:34.46Neck2024GiustinoEduardo Ortega PavónMarina Bragante LópezHaras La ProvidenciaHaras La Providencia1:36.10Head2023El KodigoGustavo E. CalventeJuan Franco SaldiviaJuan Antonio (BV)Haras Marovi1:33.14Nose2022El MusicalJuan Cruz VillagraMiguel Ángel CafereStud MaminaHaras El Paraiso1:32.35 length2021IrwinWilliam PereyraJuan Franco SaldiviaStud Volver Al Futuro (LP)Haras Carampangue1:35.052 lengths2020Top One CityCristian E. VelazquezCésar Oscar ZapicoStud Nuestras Hijas (LP)Haras Firmamento1:35.74Nose2019MiriñaqueGoncalves F. FernandesMaría Cristina MuñozStud Parque PatriciosHaras de La Pomme1:34.30 length2018American TattooGustavo E. CalventeCascia Florentino S.Juan Antonio (BV)Haras La Pasion1:32.304 lengths2017The Great DayCabrera Luciano EmanuelJuan Carlos H. EtchechouryHaras El FirmamentoHaras Firmamento1:33.84 length2016In the DarkPablo Gustavo FaleroSantillan G. FrenkelStud Doña PanchaHaras La Quebrada1:32.606 lengths2015Le BluesJose Aparecido Da SilvaAlfredo F. Gaitán DassiéHaras Sta. Elena (LP)Haras Vacacion1:33.953 lengths2014El MoisesCardenas E. TalaveranoVivas Gregorio BernardoStud S.de B.Haras Don Arcangel1:35.13Neck2013Peten ItzaCristian F. QuilesFravega Oscar FranciscoStud La Fia-cca (SI)Haras Gran Amigo1:37.323 lengths2012Sol PlanetJuan Cruz VillagraPerez Sisto Hugo MiguelStud Yamandu (SI)Haras La Macarena1:34.36 length2011Chuck BerryJorge Gustavo Ruiz DiazRoberto M.BullrichJohn FultonHaras La Quebrada1:34.312 lengths2010Es CorinoCardenas E. TalaveranoVera CarlosStud El Comite (LP)Haras Vadarkblar1:37.434 lengths2009Don ValienteJulio César MéndezEtchechoury Carlos D.Haras San BenitoHaras San Benito1:33.37 length2008Mi AmiguitoJulio César MéndezRomero Ernesto EusebioHaras Y Stud Don NicoCarlos Alberto Virgini Monayer1:35.024 lengths2007IlusorGustavo E. CalventeRoberto PellegattaStud AladinoHaras Vacacion1:35.135 lengths2006Dancing for MeFernando D. LemmaJuan Carlos VivianiAna Ruth (LP)Haras Arroyo de Luna1:34.141 lengths2005Gold for SalePablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Carlos VivianiAna Ruth (LP)Haras Arroyo de Luna1:35.084 lengths2004UrquellJulio César MéndezJose Martins AlvesHaras La ProvidenciaHaras La Providencia1:34.593 lengths2003Fogoso NovPablo Gustavo FaleroOscar R. MansillaTano de Ley (LP)Haras Firmamento1:34.80 length2002PeasantRoberto Robles PedroJuan Carlos H. EtchechouryStud La Frontera (MZA)Julio Eduardo Perkins1:33.321 length2001Ice PointPablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Carlos MaldottiHaras VacacionHaras Vacacion1:34.814 lengths2000City WestJuan Carlos NoriegaRoberto PellegattaMariano A.Haras Abolengo1:35.524 lengths1999AsideroCardenas E. TalaveranoJuan Carlos H. EtchechouryHaras de La PommeHaras de La Pomme1:35.296 lengths1998ChevillardNestor N. OviedoHector R. PavariniHaras Las Telas (LP)Haras La Quebrada1:37.50 length1997GolferFrancisco ArreguyRaul Hugo YaletHaras Las Telas (LP)Haras La Quebrada1:34.47Neck1996Refinado TomJorge ValdiviesoRoberto M. BullrichHaras La BiznagaHaras La Biznaga1:34.599 lengths1995GentlemenJacinto Rafael HerreraJuan Carlos H. EtchechouryHaras de La PommeHaras de La Pomme1:34.482 lengths1994BerlinerJacinto Rafael HerreraJuan Carlos EtchechouryAndrea E.Ceriani C. and Sara C. Ferrer Reyes1:34.751 lengths1993Bat CanaMiguel Ángel AbreguJuan Carlos H. EtchechouryHaras La BiznagaHaras La Biznaga1:36.79Nose1992ValentiJorge S. Caro ArayaJuan Carlos H. EtchechouryLa Angostura (SI)Haras Abolengo1:36.49Neck1991InterpreteWalter H. SerrudoSantillan G. FrenkelCreoleHaras Abolengo1:33.202 lengths1990OceansideJacinto Rafael HerreraCarlos Alberto ZarlengoHaras La QuebradaCeriani C. and Sara C. Ferrer Reyes1:36.371989Royal HeroeMiguel A. SaratiEdgardo Oscar MartucciLa Recova1:36.41Neck1988UltrasonidoLuis A. RivielloDon HenryHaras El Turf1:35.34
Earlier winners
1895: Tom Pouce 1896: Talma 1897: Balcarce 1898: Honor 1899: Dictador II 1900: Triboulet 1901: Porrazo 1902: Pippermint 1903: Roderick Dhu 1904: Old Man 1905: Pelayo 1906: Melgarejo 1907: Basalto 1908: Chopp 1909: Baratiere 1910: Larrea 1911: Saint Marceaux 1912: Inspector 1913: Duc de Maine 1914: Kick II 1915: Picacero 1916: Vadarkblar 1917: Botafogo 1918: Caricato 1919: Buen Ojo 1920: Lepanto 1921: Pulgarin 1922: Rico 1923: Ordenaza 1924: Capablancea 1925: Macón 1926: Gold Seeker 1927: Congreve 1928: Hechicero 1929: Tresiete 1930: Schopenhauer 1931: Mineral 1932: Correlo 1934: Silfo 1935: Rebaño 1936: Médicis 1937: Vino Puro 1938: Sorteado 1939: Embrujo 1940: Zurrún 1941: Gay Boy 1942: Halcón 1943: Black Out 1944: Adén 1945: Estuardo 1946: Remo 1947: Nigromante 1948: Quetzalcoatl 1949: Pancho Freddy 1950: Mirontón 1951: Yatasto 1952: Buscapié 1953: Profundo 1954: Dorón 1955: Tatán 1956: Solito 1957: Carapálida 1958: Manantial 1959: Panair 1960: Cachetero & Fiumé (DH) 1961: Nápoles 1962: Ukase 1963: Trousseau 1964: Gobernado 1965: Laconique 1966: Forli 1967: Gran Atleta 1968: Frescor 1969: Martinet 1970: Cipol 1971: Tropical Sun 1972: Mucho Sol 1973: Mariache 1974: Telefónico 1975: Ivanhoe III 1976: Paris 1977: Cipayo 1978: Telescópico 1979: Fabiolo 1980: Mountdrago 1981: Chirlazo 1982: Pinturicchio 1983: El Asesor 1984: Just In Case 1985: Sings 1986: El Serrano 1987: Pranke
References
Argentina Jockey Club Race Results