The Gran Premio República Argentina (also known as "El República") is a Group 1 horse race run at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, open to horses three years old or older. It is currently run over a distance of on the dirt.
History The Gran Premio República Argentina was first run in 1979 to take the place of the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo when it returned to Hipódromo de San Isidro.
The Gran Premio República Argentina was run variously in January and April before settling on its current date of May 1, on which it is run on the same card as the Group 1 Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha, Group 1 Gran Premio Montevideo, Group 1 Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Group 1 Gran Premio de Las Américas, and Group 1 Gran Premio Criadores. The Gran Premio República Argentina has been run at a variety of distances, including:
3000 meters (1979–1989) 2500 meters (1990–2006) 2000 meters (2007–present)
Records since 1989 Speed record:
2000 meters (current distance): 1:57.85 – El Margot (2016) 2500 meters: 2:32.65 – Azagal (1994) 3000 meters: 3:12.23 – Larabee (1989)
Greatest winning margin:
9 lengths – Alpino Fitz (1997)
Most wins:
2 – El Margot (2016, 2017) 2 – Need You Tonight (2025, 2026)
Most wins by a jockey:
4 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (1994, 1995, 2003, 2009) 4 – Jorge Valdivieso (1998, 2001, 2004, 2006) 3 – José Ricardo Méndez (2005, 2010, 2011)
Most wins by a trainer:
4 – Ernesto Eusebio Romero (2001, 2004, 2010, 2011) 4 – Roberto Pellegatta (2002, 2021, 2025, 2026) 3 – Juan Carlos Maldotti (1994, 1995, 2003)
Most wins by an owner:
2 – Stud Tori (1994, 1995) 2 – Stud Don Luis (2016, 2017) 2 – Haras El Wing (2025, 2026)
Most wins by a breeder:
3 – Haras El Turf (1990, 1999, 2005) 3 – Haras La Quebrada (1992, 2009, 2011) 3 – Haras Firmamento (1997, 2001, 2004)
Winners since 1989 YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerBreederDistanceTimeMarginRef2026Need You Tonight4William PereyraRoberto PellegattaHaras El WingHaras El Wing2000 meters2:03.211 length2025Need You Tonight3M. Aserito RodríguezRoberto PellegattaHaras El WingHaras El Wing2000 meters1:59.733 lengths2024El Kódigo3Gustavo E. CalventeJuan Franco SaldiviaJuan AntonioHaras Marovi2000 meters1:58.26Neck2023Miriñaque6F. Fernandes GonçalvesMaría Cristin MuñozStud Parque PatriciosHaras de la Pomme2000 meters1:57.932 lengths2022Nievre4Estebán E. TorresEdgardo Oscar MartucciPedro RodolfoHaras Carampangue2000 meters1:59.41Head2021Tetaze4William PereyraRoberto PellegattaStud Egalite de 9Haras Bioart2000 meters1:58.242 lengths2020Race not run2019Alampur4Wilson R. MoreyraJorge A. Mayansky NeerStud AsuncionHaras Santa Ines2000 meters1:59.25Head2018Logrado3Wilson R. MoreyraJorge A. Mayansky NeerStud AleluyaHaras Avourneen2000 meters1:58.505 lengths2017El Margot5Altair DomingosEnrique Martín FerroStud Don LuisMaría Succession Aramburu Luis2000 meters1:59.803 lengths2016El Margot4Altair DomingosEnrique Martín FerroStud Don LuisMaría Succession Aramburu Luis2000 meters1:57.85 length2015Rio Vettel3Walter Ariel AguirreIsidoro L. San MillanStud La FronteraFrancisco Fraguas2000 meters2:01.182 lengths2014Mystery Train3Marios Luis LeyesMarcelo Ambrosio ArceStud Mate y VengaHaras Arroyo de Luna2000 meters1:59.873 lengths2013Di Giorgio3Eduardo Ortega PavónNicolás Alfredo GaitánHaras Pozo de LunaHaras Futuro2000 meters1:59.796 lengths2012Expressive Halo4Gustavo E. CalventeCarlos A. Meza BrunelStud AxelHaras Abolengo2000 meters2:01.72Head2011Star Runner4José Ricardo MéndezErnesto Eusebio RomeroStud El ZondaHaras La Quebrada2000 meters2:02.372 lengths2010Lingote de Oro4José Ricardo MéndezErnesto Eusebio RomeroHaras El Angel de VeneciaHaras La Providencia2000 meters2:00.12Head2009Calidoscopio5Pablo Gustavo FaleroSantillán G. FrenkelStud Doña PanchaHaras La Quebrada2000 meters2:01.55Neck2008Eyeofthetiger3Cardenas E. TalaveranoRicardo A. ReigertStud Don DavidAlessandro Arcangeli2000 meters2:02.403 lengths2007Portri Flash4Carlos S. Méndez SoteloCleber R. SanguinettiStud GavrocheHaras Gavroche2000 meters2:00.01 neck2006Badajo4Jorge ValdiviesoLuciano Juan ParisiStud Los CerrillosHaras Vacacion2500 meters2:34.341 lengths2005Roots4José Ricardo MéndezEduardo Carlos TadeiHaras El TurfHaras El Turf2500 meters2:33.685 lengths2004Mr. Redford3Jorge ValdiviesoErnesto Eusebio RomeroStud GabiguHaras Firmamento2500 meters2:33.41DQ2003Rey Rex5Pablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Carlos MaldottiStud Américo A.Haras La Borinqueña2500 meters2:36.271 length2002Dr. Ciro3Juan Carlos NoriegaRoberto PellegattaStud F.F.C.Zubizarreta J. & Curutchet Jorge O.2500 meters2:34.172 lengths2001Maipo Fitz3Jorge ValdiviesoErnesto Eusebio RomeroStud CarmariHaras Firmamento2500 meters2:34.78 length2000Sei Mi3Horacio E. KaramanosJosé Luis PalaciosStud MirkoHaras Las Dos Manos2500 meters2:36.762 lengths1999Desirable4José A. PadillaLuis F. RivielloJosé IanitaHaras El Turf2500 meters2:37.20v.m.1998Lazy Lode3Jorge ValdiviesoElias Pascual DomingoThoroughbred CoHaras San Ignacio de Loyola2500 meters2:34.23DQ1997Alpino Fitz3Horacio E. KaramanosJorge Luis ViegoHaras Los Tres VasquitosHaras Firmamento2500 meters2:33.239 lengths1996Cóndor Cal3Jactino R. HerreraHerman Garcia ArielHaras CumeneyenHaras Cumeneyen2500 meters2:35.172 lengths1995Potridoon4Pablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Carlos MaldottiStud ToriHaras La Madrugada2500 meters2:36.651 length1994Azagal3Pablo Gustavo FaleroJuan Carlos MaldottiStud ToriHaras La Madrugada2500 meters2:32.655 lengths1993Cayumanque3Pedro CeronDelfin Bernal GonzalezDadincoHaras Dadinco2500 meters2:33.113 lengths1992Oceanside4Jactino R. HerreraCarlos Alberto ZarlengoHaras La QuebradaHaras La Quebrada2500 meters2:36.20Head1991Romanee Conti3Natalio D. MezzoteroStud ErnestitoHaras Ojo de Agua2500 meters2:36.00Head1990Ultrasonido4Luis A. RivielloStud Don HenryHaras El Turf2500 meters2:35.996 lengths1989Larabee5Stud Faruk3000 meters3:12.23
Earlier winners
1979: Habanico 1980: Propicio 1981: Babor 1982: New Dandy 1983: Mat-Boy 1984: El Asesor 1985: Oversea 1986: Fain 1987: Hidalgante 1988: Race not run
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