Yukon Jack was brilliant and continues to improve down the straight

In a commanding display, Yukon Jack captured the Clásico Estados Unidos de América (G3)

Yukon Jack took command from the 300-meter mark and never looked back / JUAN I. BOZZELLO

Yukon Jack continues his rise through the sprinting ranks, and his performance Monday over a muddy—“wet,” as the official sign politely read—track at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo made it clear that his presence in the upper echelons of the speed division is just beginning.

Runner-up to Vida Amorosa (Safety Check) in the Clásico Irlanda last time out, the son of Remote handled the testing ground with authority and delivered a brilliant effort to take the Clásico Estados Unidos de América (G3-1000m), flipping the script on the filly—who faded to sixth as the favorite—and leaving a powerful impression with the way he drew off late.

Rider Daniel E. Arias steered the dark bay of Stud Abuela Amalia straight to the middle of the track, raced briefly alongside Humor Sabatino (Sabayón), and then quickly asserted dominance, pulling away with ease to win by 8 lengths over Cerrito Piñón (Manipulator), with the 3-year-old Land of Promise (Le Blues) another 3 lengths back in third. The final time was a sharp 56.14, impressive given the conditions.

Trained by Walter Alvarez and homebred by Francisco F. Pérez, Yukon Jack earned the fifth win of his career, and his second in stakes company after opening his 2025 campaign with a victory in the Clásico Platería at La Plata.

It’s been all positives so far for Yukon Jack, who now turns his focus toward the Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires(G1) on May 1. That test will bring together the best sprinters in the country—but based on this latest performance, he’ll be more than ready for the challenge.