The Gran Premio Copa Diamante (previously known as the Gran Premio Mil Guineas) is a Group 1 horse race in Argentina run over 1600 meters on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro. It is restricted to three-year-old fillies and is based on the British 1000 Guineas Stakes.
It is the first leg of the San Isidro Filly Triple Crown.
History The Gran Premio Diamante was first run in 1980 as a Group 2 race before being upgraded to a Group 1 race in 1982.
In 2024, the race's name was changed from the Gran Premio Mil Guineas to the Gran Premio Copa Diamante.
Records since 1988 Speed record:
1:32.31 – Nanabush (2024)
Largest margin of victory:
9 lengths – Giuliet Seattle (2017)
Most wins by a jockey:
3 – Jacinto Rafael Herrera (1992, 1997, 2000) 3 – Jorge Valdivieso (1995, 1999, 2006) 3 – Juan Carlos Noriega (1996, 2005, 2007) 3 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (2003, 2008, 2014) 3 – Adrian M. Giannetti (2010, 2012, 2023)
Most wins by a trainer:
8 – Carlos D. Etchechoury (1995, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2015, 2022, 2023) 4 – Roberto M. Bullrich (2006, 2011, 2013, 2018)
Most wins by an owner:
5 – Haras La Biznaga (2006, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2018) 3 – Haras Orilla del Monte (1998, 2001, 2004) 3 – Haras Santa Maria de Araras (1999, 2008, 2014)
Most wins by a breeder:
5 – Haras La Biznaga (2006, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2018) 4 – Haras Santa Maria de Araras (1999, 2008, 2010, 2014) 3 – Haras Firmamento (2002, 2005, 2017)
Winners since 1988 YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerBreederMarginTimeRef2026Indiana CandyWilliam PereyraJuan Franco SaldiviaStud Crazy AdrianHaras La Esperanza1 lengths1:35.182025Race not run2024NanabushMartín Javier ValleEnrique Martín FerroHaras Santa InesHaras Santa Ines3 lengths1:32.312023NeverwalkaloneAdrian M. GiannettiCarlos D. EtchechouryStud RDIStud Rio Dois Irmãos1 length1:35.042022Doña YerbaWilliam PereyraCarlos D. EtchechouryHaras San BenitoHaras San Benito3 lengths1:35.072021PolvoradaWilson Rosario MoreyraJorge A. Mayansky NeerStud El Brujo y El TordoHaras Santa Elena6 lengths1:33.302020Race not run2019Hennie SixLuciano Emanuel CabreraDario Cesar PerigaStud Las 3 SemillasHaras La Pasion length1:37.972018Joy NikitaFabricio Raul BarrosoRoberto M. BullrichHaras La BiznagaHaras La Biznaga2 lengths1:43.402017Giuliet SeattleGustavo N. VillalbaCarlos Alberto BaniStud Doña SerafinaHaras Firmamento9 lengths1:40.702016Greta GJosé Aparecido Da SilvaFilho Pedro NickelHaras La ProvidenciaHaras La Providencia7 lengths1:39.132015Mecha CortaRodrigo Gonzalo BlancoCarlos D. EtchechouryStud ChelseaEduardo Carlos Luther length1:40.912014Safari MissPablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Sebastian MaldottiHaras Santa Maria de ArarasHaras Santa Maria de Araras length1:37.992013Sociologa IncFabricio Raul BarrosoRoberto M. BullrichHaras La BiznagaHaras La Biznaga2 lengths1:33.872012Empress JackieAdrian M. GiannettiJuan Bautista UdaondoHaras Santa InesHaras Santa Ines2 lengths1:39.852011Stormy NingunaAltair DomingosRoberto M. BullrichHaras La BiznagaHaras La BiznagaHead1:35.412010Modern GreekAdrian M. GiannettiJuan Carlos EtchechouryStud El GusyHaras Santa Maria de Araras2 lengths1:39.202009Pure BikeJulio Cesar MendezJorge ValdiviesoHaras La BiznagaHaras La BiznagaNose1:36.122008Savoir BienPablo Gustavo FaleroCarlos D. EtchechouryHaras Santa Maria de ArarasHaras Santa Maria de Araras3 lengths1:34.312007Mama DeliaJuan Carlos NoriegaJuan Sebastian MaldottiStud El MatuchoMateo Laborde length1:33.982006Stormy NimbleJorge ValdiviesoRoberto M. BullrichHaras La BiznagaHaras La BiznagaHead1:35.192005Miss AtorrantaJuan Carlos NoriegaEduardo Carlos TadeiStud Le FragoleHaras Firmamento1 lengths1:33.762004Magnetic EyesRodrigo Gonzalo BlancoCarlos D. EtchechouryHaras Orilla del MonteHaras Orilla del Monte length1:34.912003Salt ChampPablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Carlos MaldottiStud E.V.G.Lerena Alvaro Vargas2 lengths1:35.732002Miss TerribleEdgardo GramáticaMiguel Angel GarciaHaras FirmamentoHaras Firmamento2 lengths1:34.852001Any For LoveJulio Cesar MendezCarlos D. EtchechouryHaras Orilla del MonteHaras Orilla del MonteHead1:34.972000GuernikaJacinto Rafael HerreraNicolas Adrian YaletHaras La QuebradaHaras La Quebrada length1:34.741999Safari GirlJorge ValdiviesoCarlos D. EtchechouryHaras Santa Maria de ArarasHaras Santa Maria de Araras6 lengths1:34.011998NortakMiguel Angel AbreguJuan Javier EtchechouryHaras Orilla del MonteHaras Comalal5 lengths1:33.331997Slew BriosaJacinto Rafael HerreraDerli A. GomezStud Mi BebeBlanca Yolanda y Pascual Lopez1 lengths1:35.001996PotrinnerJuan Carlos NoriegaJuan Carlos BianchiStud ToriHaras La Madrugada1 lengths1:34.301995SubversionJorge ValdiviesoCarlos D. EtchechouryHaras De La PommeHaras De La Pomme1 lengths1:34.191994Advocator TinaJuan A. MacielJosé C. CepdeaHaras El PretalHaras El Pretal2 lengths1:35.801993Fair DesireGuillermo Enrique SenaJuan A. MaldottiStud La TitinaHaras Income1:36.401992OrcaJacinto Rafael HerreraCarlos Alberto ZarlengoHaras La QuebradaHaras La QuebradaHead1:35.801991AlicaidaElvio Ramon BortuleStud San JorgeHaras Las Marianas length1:36.001990Re TossMiguel Angel SaratiCarlos R. GiussiHaras Don JacintoHaras Don Jacinto length1:36.401989KapelaRuben D. GallosoHector J. NataliniCristian Lisandro (R*)Victor Hugo Natalini1:33.601988Nice BijouLuis Alberto TriviñoDerli A. GomezStud Happy End1:36.60
Earlier winners
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