# Gran Premio Seleccion

The Gran Premio Seleccion is a Group 1 thoroughbred horse race in Argentina for three-year-old fillies. The race takes place in October at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. The race is sometimes known as the Argentine Oaks.

## History

The Gran Premio Selección was first run in 1893 as the Premio Selección.
The Gran Premio Selección was run at a distance of 2200 meters 1964 to 1977.

## Records since 1988

Speed record:
* 1:59.90 – Blue Baby Blue (1996)
Greatest margin of victory:
* 13 lengths – Rafaga (1989)
* 12 lengths – La Francesca (1991)
* 11 lengths – Balada Sale (2011)
Most wins by a jockey:
* 4 – Jorge Valdivieso (1995, 2000, 2004, 2005)
* 4 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (1997, 2001, 2002, 2011)
* 4 – Juan Carlos Noriega (2007, 2012, 2018, 2021)
* 3 – Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas (2006, 2009, 2010)
Most wins by a trainer:
* 4 – Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury (2003, 2004, 2010, 2013)
* 4 – Juan Franco Saldivia (2018, 2021, 2022, 2024)
* 3 – Juan Carlos Maldotti (1997, 2001, 2002)
* 3 – Juan Sebastian Maldotti (2007, 2011, 2012)
Most wins by an owner:
* 8 – Haras Vacación (1988, 1989, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2012)
* 4 – Haras Firmamento (2003, 2006, 2009, 2010)
Most wins by a breeder:
* 6 – Haras Vacación (1988, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2012)
* 4 – Haras Firmamento (2003, 2006, 2009, 2010)

## Winners since 1988

Winners of Gran Premio Selección :
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder | Time | Margin |
| 2024 | Inconmensurable | William Pereyra | Juan Franco Saldivia | Stud Haras Yo Bru. Gi | Haras Marovi | 2:02.32 | 6 lengths |
| 2023 | Romance Sea | Marcelo Coria Facundo | Juan I. Etchechoury | Rubio B. | Haras La Pasion | 2:01.69 | 3⁄4 lengths |
| 2022 | Nos Dijimos Todo | Gustavo E. Calvente | Juan Franco Saldivia | Juan Antonio (BV) | Marovi S.A. | 2:03.37 | 6 lengths |
| 2021 | Carta Embrujada | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Franco Saldivia | Haras La Leyenda | Haras La Leyenda de Areco | 2:00.62 | Neck |
| 2020 | Mumy Beach | Marcelo Coria Facundo | Edgar Oscar Martucci | Rodolfo Pedro | Haras Estancia La Josefina | 2:03.25 | 3⁄4 lengths |
| 2019 | Nastia | Fabricio Raúl Barroso | Roberto M. Bullrich | Mme. Fabre (SI) | Haras La Biznaga | 2:02.55 | 4 lengths |
| 2018 | Summer Love | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Franco Saldivia | Haras La Leyenda | Haras La Leyenda de Areco | 2:00.90 | 1⁄2 lengths |
| 2017 | Care Lady | Eduardo Antonio Ruarte | Antonio H. Marsiglia | Los Cardones | Haras Abolengo | 2:01.25 | 21⁄2 lengths |
| 2016 | Blue Prize | Francisco Leandro Fernandes Gonçalves | Jorge A. Mayansky Neer | La Manija | Haras Bioart S. A. | 2:01.15 | 1/2 neck |
| 2015 | Doña Joya | Adrián Maximiliano Giannetti | Carlos D. Etchechoury | Haras San Benito | Haras San Benito | 2:02.74 | 8 lengths |
| 2014 | Kalithea | Altair Domingos | Juan Bautista Udaondo | Haras Santa Ines | Haras Santa Ines | 2:01.94 | 2 lengths |
| 2013 | Mary's Gold | Juan Cruz Villagra | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Rubio B. | Haras Abolengo | 2:00.54 | 3 lengths |
| 2012 | Caldine | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Sebatian Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:02.43 | Neck |
| 2011 | Balada Sale | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Sebatian Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:03.09 | 11 lengths |
| 2010 | Catch the Mad | Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:04.08 | 21⁄2 lengths |
| 2009 | Kalath Wells | Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas | Miguel Angel Garcia | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:01.71 | 4 lengths |
| 2008 | Miss Match | Julio Cesar Mendez | Maria Virginia Pascual | Haras Bonaventura | Haras La Quebrada | 2:03.75 | 3 lengths |
| 2007 | Fiesta Lady | Juan Carlos Noriega | Juan Sebatian Maldotti | Haras La Esperanza | Haras La Esperanza | 2:02.21 | 6 lengths |
| 2006 | Emotion Parade | Edwin Rafael Talaverano Cardenas | Miguel Angel Garcia | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:04.52 | 21⁄2 lengths |
| 2005 | Kesplendida | Jorge Valdivieso | Adolfo P. Giovanetti | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | 2:05.94 | Nose |
| 2004 | Forty Marchanta | Jorge Valdivieso | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Haras La Biznaga | Haras La Biznaga | 2:03.33 | 1⁄2 lengths |
| 2003 | Perugia Wells | Damian Ramella | Juan Carlos H. Etchechoury | Haras Firmamento | Haras Firmamento | 2:03.42 | 6 lengths |
| 2002 | Semblanza | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Carlos Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:05.02 | 3 lengths |
| 2001 | Netherland | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Carlos Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:01.50 | 7 lengths |
| 2000 | Miss Linda | Jorge Valdivieso | Roberto M. Bullrich | Haras Triunvirato | Haras La Quebrada | 2:03.03 | 11⁄2 lengths |
| 1999 | Lovellon | Jacinto Rafael Herrera | Diego Peña | Haras P.G.R. (SI) | Haras La Madrugada | 2:04.74 | dist. |
| 1998 | Potrizaris | Jacinto Rafael Herrera | Diego Peña | Haras Tori | Haras La Madrugada | 2:00.78 | 9 lengths |
| 1997 | Croassant | Pablo Gustavo Falero | Juan Carlos Maldotti | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:00.23 | 3⁄4 lengths |
| 1996 | Blue Baby Blue | Guillermo Sena | Domingo E. Pascual | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | Haras Santa Maria de Araras | 1:59.90 | v.m. |
| 1995 | Ski Iberia | Jorge Valdivieso | Carlos D. Etchechoury | Haras Vacación | | 2:00.23 | 6 lengths |
| 1994 | Catch-It | Ricardo Rodolfo Ioselli | Martin R. Ferreyra | Haras Un Sueño (LP) | | 2:01.55 | Nose |
| 1993 | War Chest | Walter H. Serrudo | Hugo R. Lopez | Haras Cristi (LP) | | 2:02.22 | 4 lengths |
| 1992 | Farah Elius | Jose A. Aguero | | Haras Ni Manor | | 2:02.28 | 2 lengths |
| 1991 | La Francesa | Ruben Emilio Laitan | Carlos Alberto Zarlengo | Haras La Quebrada | Haras La Quebrada | 2:06.72 | 12 lengths |
| 1990 | Campagnarde | Eduardo A. Liceri | | Haras Las Ortigas | Haras Las Ortigas | 2:02.57 | 11⁄2 lengths |
| 1989 | Rafaga | | Pedro A. Cacibar | Haras Vacación | Haras Vacación | 2:04.93 | 13 lengths |
| 1988 | Rosadora | Juan A. Maciel | Marcelo P. Saravi | Haras Vacación | Haras de la Pomme | 2:16.11 | 4 lengths |

## Earlier winners

* 1893: Etoile
* 1894: Porteña
* 1895: Rose Royale
* 1896: Colombia
* 1897: Tarántula
* 1898: Friolera & Espina (DH)
* 1899: Parva
* 1900: Fantasía
* 1901: Cina-Cina
* 1902: Partícula
* 1903: Breva
* 1904: Rosette
* 1905: Primera Tiple
* 1906: Droga
* 1907: Rangacua
* 1908: Rubicela
* 1909: Casiopea
* 1910: Locandiera
* 1911: Pirita
* 1912: Brilla & Flying Star (DH)
* 1913: Indiecita
* 1914: Avicenia
* 1915: Ocurrencia
* 1916: Cantaridina
* 1917: Divinidad
* 1918: Omega
* 1919: Cartagena
* 1920: Democracia
* 1921: Lye
* 1922: Pilmayquen
* 1923: La Patria
* 1924: Sarcástica
* 1925: Nena
* 1926: Villanita
* 1927: La Cloche
* 1928: Monsega
* 1929: Salmuera & Catarata (DH)
* 1930: Aimará
* 1931: Côte d'Or
* 1932: Fe Ciega
* 1933: Nudité
* 1934: Black Arrow
* 1935: Hear!
* 1936: Elida
* 1937: Hulla
* Not run in 1938
* 1939: Heil! (previously known as Yamile)
* 1940: Judea
* 1941: Blackie
* 1942: Dalilah
* 1943: Platería
* 1944: True Lady
* 1945: Miss Grillo
* 1946: Pinturera
* 1947: Bullanquera
* 1948: Empeñosa
* 1949: White Milk
* 1950: Foxona
* 1951: Duty
* 1952: Jubilosa
* 1953: Sidérea
* 1954: Nyleptha
* 1955: Ansiedad
* 1956: Yauca
* 1957: Carlinga
* 1958: Pensilvania
* 1959: Frisky
* 1960: Cantadora
* 1961: Pasión
* 1962: Contrabrava
* 1963: Argentaria
* 1964: Luanda
* 1965: Sweet Sue
* 1966: Tebas
* 1967: Rafale
* 1968: Farm
* 1969: La Sevillana
* 1970: Olvida
* 1971: Jungle Duchess
* 1972: Sena
* 1973: Bola de Cristal
* 1974: Contraventora
* 1975: Maia
* 1976: Surera
* 1977: Mía
* 1978: Seed
* 1979: Love's Hope
* 1980: Tangaroa
* 1981: Almira
* 1982: Miss Keat
* 1983: Goldenley
* 1984: So Flag
* 1985: Agigantada
* 1986: Hanzacal
* 1987: Abloom
*Dead heats occurred in 1898 (between Friolera and Espina), 1912 (between Brilla and Flying Star), 1929 (Salmuera and Catarata)