On a day expected to be unbearably hot, the son of Il Campione stands out in a race that feels like a stakes event
This Monday, the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo is set to endure sweltering heat, with the first race scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Despite such a glaringly harsh forecast, no measures appear to have been implemented to reduce the exposure of horses, professionals, or even the public to the oppressive conditions.
With floodlights available, starting the card later and extending into the cooler evening hours could have been a sensible solution. Yet, as is often the case with Argentine racing leadership, these practical details seem to go unnoticed. Skipping the pre-race parade is viewed as sufficient, but it’s a stopgap measure that ignores potential risks—until the day something regrettable happens, by which point it will be too late.
Nonetheless, a packed 15-race program awaits at Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego, headlined by the Handicap Dancing Moss (1400m, dirt), a tribute to the unforgettable stallion of Haras Argentino, open to 5-year-olds and up. With its high quality, the event carries the air of a stakes race.
Benefiting from the weight allocation, Easy Way Out (Il Campione, 59kg) appears poised to reclaim his winning form after a tenth-place finish in the Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena (G1), where he finished 7 1/4 lengths behind El Que Sabe (Il Campione).
A previous winner of the Handicap Mariache over this same mile track, the chestnut from Stud Sixa faces a challenging group of rivals, including Hacer Un Puente (Cosmic Trigger, 57 1/2kg). Fresh off a commanding victory in the Clásico Clausura Estrellas at La Punta, San Luis, this younger half-brother to champion Tetaze (Equal Stripes) boasts substantial experience in top-tier company and is certain to be a contender.
Carrying the top weight of 60kg is Tsunami Key (Key Deputy), a 6-year-old who finished well behind Easy Way Out in the Handicap Mariache but rebounded with a solid third-place effort, 5 lengths behind Dom Mario (Midshipman), in the Handicap Propicio at San Isidro.
Twitch Hurricane (Hurricane Cat, 56 1/2kg) is another to watch, benefiting from a favorable weight assignment. Notably, he captured the Handicap APHARA on this track back in October.
The Handicap Dancing Moss promises a highly competitive field and a thrilling feature amid a day of intense heat that is sure to test both equines and humans alike.
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