Grande Prêmio São Paulo

Grande Prêmio São Paulo
Grade I race
The start of the 2017 Grande Prêmio São Paulo
LocationHipódromo de Cidade Jardim
São Paulo, Brazil
Inaugurated1923
Race typeThoroughbred
Race information
Distance2,400 meters (approx. 1+1⁄2 miles; 12 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
Trackleft-handed
Qualification3-year-olds and up
WeightAssigned
PurseR$150,000

The Grande Prêmio São Paulo is a Group 1 Brazilian race for thoroughbred horses 3 years old or older.

It is the most important race in the São Paulo racing calendar, and one of the most important in the Brazilian racing calendar.[1]

History

The Grande Prêmio São Paulo was first run in 1923[2] and was won by the Argentinian import Mehemet Ali.[3] The race was originally run over a distance of 3200 meters and was shortened to 3000 meters in 1948 and again to 2400 meters in 1958.[4]

Records since 2000

Speed Record:

Most wins:

No horse has won this race more than once since 2000.

Prior to 2000, Gualicho won in 1952 and 1953, Adil won in 1955 and 1956, and Arturo A. won in 1961 and 1962.

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

  • 4 – Venãncio Nahid (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012)
  • 2 – Dulcino Guignoni (2000, 2011)
  • 2 – Roberto Solanes (2016, 2019)
  • 2 – M. André (2018, 2021)

Most wins by an owner:

  • 3 – Stud TNT (2005, 2010, 2017)
  • 2 – Haras Regina (2016, 2019)

Winners

Winners of Grande Prêmio São Paulo
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time
2023 Doutor Sureño 4 Marcos Ribeiro Victorio Fornasaro Haras Moema 2:24.60
2022 Roxoterra 4 Jeane Alves Emerson Garcia Haras Fazenda Boa Vista 2:25.790
2021 Head Office 4 J. Ricardo M. André Stud Alessio & Naeula 2:27.226
2020 George Washington 5 H. Fernandes L. Esteves Stud Happy Again 2:29.186
2019 Olympic Hollywood 5 W. S. Cardoso R. Solanes Haras Regina 2:25.482
2018 Euquemando 4 A. L. Silva M. André Haras Chello 2:25.455
2017 Ceu de Brigadeiro 4 M.S. Machado Edison Alexandre and Luis Alberto Danielian Stud TNT 2:31.228
2016 Universal Law 4 V. Borges Roberto Solanes Haras Regina 2:26.39
2015 Quinhao 3 A. Gulart M. Ferreira Stud Blue Mountain 2:25.875
2014 Jaspion Silent 3 A. Domingos Olavo Jerônimo Sonia Marques Samaja 2:25.50
2013 Gober 3 N. A. Santos R. Soares Stud Red Rafa 2:29.34
2012 Invictus 3 J. Aparecido Venãncio Nahid Beverly Hills Stud 2:26.34
2011 Timeo 4 M. Mazini Dulcino Guignoni Stud Yatasto 2:25.11
2010 Sal Grosso 3 L. Duarte Venãncio Nahid Stud TNT 2:25.99
2009 Flymetothemoon 3 W. Blandi Venãncio Nahid Haras Doce Vale 2:26.91
2008 Jeune-Turc 3 T. J. Pereira Venãncio Nahid Stud CED 2:27.10
2007 Quick Road 3 M. Cardoso J. Macedo Stud JCM 2:32.18
2006 Dono da Raia 3 M. Gonçalves Antonio L. Cintra Stud Mictik 2:24.49
2005 Macbeth 3 Jorge Ricardo C. Silva Stud TNT 2:24.59
2004 Cheikh 6 N. Cunha Victor Barbosa Haras São José & Expedictus 2:29.85
2003 Gene de Campeão 3 A. Mesquita Amasilio Magalhães, Jr. Haras Bandeirantes 2:25.45
2002 Uapybo 3 W. Blandi Mário R. Campos Stud Raça 2:30.20
2001 Canzone ƒ 3 I. Correa A. Rocha Stud Capitão 2:26.14
2000 Straight Flush 4 G. Assis Dulcino Guignoni Haras São José da Serra 2:27.90

ƒ designates a filly or mare winner

Earlier winners

  • 1923: Mehemet Ali
  • 1924: Eden
  • 1925: Aprompto
  • 1926: Printer
  • 1927: Frayle Muerto
  • 1928: Pons
  • 1929: Santarem
  • 1930: Flutter
  • 1931: Bury
  • 1932: Arco Iris
  • 1933: Good Money ƒ
  • 1934: Algarces
  • 1935: Sargento
  • 1936: Formasterus
  • 1937: Timely
  • 1938: Maritain
  • 1939: Simpatico
  • 1941: Teruel
  • 1942: Tenor
  • 1943: Latero
  • 1944: Albatroz
  • 1945: Fumo
  • 1946: Miron
  • 1947: Coraly ƒ
  • 1948: Garbosa Bruleur ƒ
  • 1949: Saravan
  • 1950: Zonzo
  • 1951: Jocosa ƒ
  • 1952: Gualicho
  • 1953: Gualicho
  • 1954: Quiproquo
  • 1955: Adil
  • 1956: Adil
  • 1958: Dulce ƒ
  • 1959: Atlas
  • 1960: Farwell
  • 1961: Arturo A.
  • 1962: Arturo A.
  • 1963: Sing Sing
  • 1964: Snow Crown
  • 1965: Maanim
  • 1966: Trenzado (Chile)
  • 1967: Tagliamento
  • 1968: Moustache
  • 1969: Decorum
  • 1970: Severus
  • 1971: Viziane
  • 1972: El Virtuoso
  • 1973: Figuron
  • 1974: Moraes Tinto
  • 1975: Gadahar
  • 1976: Big Poker
  • 1977: Mogambo
  • 1978: Donetica ƒ
  • 1979: Tibetano
  • 1980: Dark Brown
  • 1981: Rasputin
  • 1982: Clackson
  • 1983: Kenetico
  • 1984: As de Pique
  • 1985: Bretagne ƒ
  • 1986: Cisplatine ƒ
  • 1987: Grimaldi
  • 1988: Ken Graf
  • 1989: Troyanos
  • 1990: Jex
  • 1991: Thignon Lafre
  • 1992: Urban Hero
  • 1993: Vomage
  • 1994: Much Better
  • 1995: Val de Grace
  • 1996: Rafaga Surena ƒ
  • 1997: Quemay
  • 1998: Quari Bravo
  • 1999: Sweet Eternity ƒ

[4]

ƒ designates a filly or mare winner

The Grande Prêmio São Paulo was not run in 1940.

References

  1. ^ Bravo L., Sebastián (2021-05-15). "George Washington defiende su título en el G.P. Sao Paulo ante un encumbrado Head Office". Elturf.com - Hípica Latinoamericana (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-02-20.
  2. ^ Wesley (2023-05-04). "Grande Prêmio de Turfe chega à 100ª edição no Jockey Club de São Paulo" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. ^ "Mehemet Ali Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  4. ^ a b "Results of Grande Prêmio São Paulo". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2022-02-20.