Gran Oriente (2021) Horse
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About
Gran Oriente is a 5yo dk b/br trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. He is sired by Classic Empire out of the dam Oresteia. The horse has recorded nine victories in its career. On 26th May 2025 at Club Hipico Santiago, Gran Oriente earned its most valuable win, taking $41429835.00 in Race 12 - Club Hipico De Santiago - Falabella Breeder's Cup S. It has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 74% return on investment for anyone who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 05-Jul-26 1710m FIRM R9 Hcp $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:39.750, SP: 3.00 off a step slow, forced out five wide through the first turn, raced in hand down the backstretch, moved up six wide into the upper stretch under patient handling, asked near the eighth pole and kicked away held safe late under steady handling. 1st Gran Oriente ( R Hughes 124 ) 2nd Nemo ( M J Husbands 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Missed The Cut ( J E Morelos 122 ) 1.75L See full results | R Hughes 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Gulfstream 17-May-26 1710m FIRM R9 Mr. Steele Stakes (Stakes) $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.440, SP: 3.50 saved ground, advanced when maneuvered off the rail entering the far turn, was swung five wide for the stretch run and rallied strongly under energetic handling. 1st Gran Oriente ( R Hughes 122 ) 2nd Missed The Cut ( J Morelos 122 ) 2.75L 3rd Indecisiveness ( J Rios 120 ) 0.75L See full results | R Hughes 55.3kg | 1 (8) |
| Santa Anita 04-Apr-26 1811m FIRM R3 Race 3 $44,730 (of $71,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:47.120, SP: 21.00 well placed along the fence early, drafted behind the leader through the far turn, cut the corner into the lane, rallied inside the top pair and proved best late. 1st Gran Oriente ( A Ayuso 122 ) 2nd The Padre ( A Fresu 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Cabo Spirit ( M Smith 124 ) 0.15L See full results | A Ayuso 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Santa Anita 15-Mar-26 1308m FIRM R3 San Simeon Stakes (Stakes) $2,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.800, SP: 7.50 was between runners at the back two to three wide, went evenly and made no bid. 1st Sumter ( M Smith 122 ) 2nd Quereme Pass ( E Jaramillo 120 ) 0.15L 3rd Genius Jimmy ( J Hernandez 120 ) 0.20L 5th Gran Oriente ( A Ayuso 124 ) 3.15L See full results | A Ayuso 56.2kg 3.15L | 5 (6) |
| Santa Anita 24-Jan-26 1308m FIRM R5 Race 5 $44,730 (of $71,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.910, SP: 9.00 1st Gran Oriente ( A Ayuso 124 ) 2nd Speed Boat Beach ( J Hernandez 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Son Of A Birch ( U Rispoli 124 ) 1.25L See full results | A Ayuso 56.2kg | 1 (6) |