The Hi Happy colt is in exceptional form and looks tough to beat in Sunday's main event
LA PLATA – This weekend’s turf action will conclude on Sunday at El Bosque, where just 10 races are scheduled, including the Clásico Vilas Light, a one-mile event for horses aged 3 and older, in memory of the remarkable son of Light Cavalry, the last winner of the local Triple Crown.
Set under a weight-for-age scale, the race provides Storm Sound with an excellent opportunity to confirm his current outstanding form. The Hi Happy colt comes off two consecutive dominant victories here, both wire-to-wire, and it seems likely that he will once again be able to control the pace to his liking.
He first won the Especial Haras El Paraíso, defeating Speedy Endor (Endorsement) by 7 lengths, and then followed up with another strong performance, winning the Clásico Fortunato Novara (G3) by 4 lengths over Gritalo Carlitos(Malenchini). Notably, in 2024, on the same track and distance, he took the Clásico 25 de Mayo de 1810 (G2).
Trained by Omar Labanca, Storm Sound will face a rematch with the promising Es Aristocrático (Angiolo), who finished third, 7 lengths behind, in the Novara, but that was his first attempt at a mile. With more time to prepare and some experience over the distance, it's expected he will close the gap, though it remains to be seen if it will be enough. As an already established sprinter, this will be a true test to help his connections decide whether to keep him in middle distances or return to shorter races.
Another 3-year-old, Adorado Rim (Remote), who made his mark in the southern selective series last year with victories in the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3) and Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2), is still searching for his place in the world. He comes off a sixth-place finish in the Clásico Jockey Club Argentino (L), won by Es Aristocrático, although it was run over a wet track. On normal ground, improvements are expected.
Finally, Call Me Boone (Daniel Boone), despite being already 6 years old and making his debut at the graded level, has impressed since winning a conditional race by 9 lengths almost two months ago. Though his past form places him behind the others, his recent performance demands attention.
