Gran Premio Copa de Oro

The Copa de Oro - Alfredo Lalor (also known as the Gran Premio Copa de Oro) is a Group 1 thoroughbred horse race run at Hipódromo de San Isidro in Argentina, open to horses four years old or older. It is run over a distance of on the turf and is considered the last major prep race for older horses for the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini.

History

'Alfredo Lalor' was added to the name of the race in 2003 in honor of Alredo Lalor, president of the Argentine Jockey Club.

Records since 1988

Speed record:

• 2:22.32 – John Dual (2000)

Greatest winning margin:

• 9 lengths – Matador Marshal (2005)

Most wins:

• 2 – Fantasio (1994, 1995)
• 2 – Grand Vitesse (2002, 2004)
• 2 – Life of Victory (2007, 2009)

Most wins by a jockey:

• 9 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Most wins by a trainer:

• 4 – Juan Carlos Maldotti (1996, 1997, 2002, 2004)

Most wins by an owner:

• 2 – Haras Vacacion (1988, 1997)
• 2 – Stud La Titina (1994, 1995)
• 2 – Stud E.V.G. (2002, 2004)
• 2 – Stud El Gusy (2007, 2009)

Most wins by a breeder:

• 4 – Haras Firmamento (1993, 2001, 2005, 2018)
• 3 – Haras Vacacion (1988, 1997, 2013)
• 3 – Haras La Biznaga (2000, 2006, 2012)

Winners since 1988

Earlier winners

• 1980: Babor
• 1981: Sake
• 1982: Rebate
• 1983: Bonete
• 1984: New Dandy
• 1985: Ataviado
• 1986: Potrillazo
• 1987: Larabee

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