Countdown to Action: Valparaiso Racing Day Highlights Santiago Wanderers Anniversary
The Valparaiso Sporting Club is set to host a thrilling racing programme featuring fifteen races on the card on August 27th, 2025. The highlight of the day will be the 133rd Anniversary of Santiago Wanderers, an exciting 1300-meter race expected to captivate racing fans. The raceday will also include several handicap and conditional races, promising a fun-filled and action-packed event for all attendees.
The opening race, the “Osvaldo ‘Huaso’ Saez” Prize at 1:30 pm, a handicap for horses aged three and older over 1100 meters, promises a competitive start. Among the contenders, So Decorative, The Agus Tank, Fiore Di Campo, Exultant, Che Samaritan, Gonsara, Cordilleran Lion, Mad Hermes, Southern Lenga, Alives, Cala De Oro, and Thunderman are all expected to put in strong performances.
At 2:00 pm, the “Eduardo ‘Walo’ Herrera” Award brings another 1100-meter contest for three years and older horses. Fans will watch closely as Sausalito, Exaggerator Love, Morgan Soul, Luiverar, Dubai Girl, Very Intense, Little Gift, Crazy Blonde, There Is No Goodbye, Coin Toss, Di Alba, and Woodland battle for supremacy.
The third race of the day, the “Raul Sanchez” Award at 2:30 pm, features 3-year-old females that are yet to secure wins or podium finishes in the last 15 days. Contenders include Sumervolt, Flash Splash, Illuminate the Soul, Beautiful Porteña, Don’t Speak, Madytta Once, Nine Brilliant, Sestri Levante, Catwalk Woman, and Star Girl, making this a race of fresh talent eager to prove themselves.
The “Juan Olivares” Award at 3:00 pm, a 1100-meter sand race for older horses who have not won yet, has drawn Disbelieving, Homs, Merengon, Macklin, The Rodo, Moscon Tordillo, Let’s Go Dubai, Dock, Yes Monsieur, Friend Calichei, Bruno Savage, Spring Smile, and Oppa, promising a tactical and competitive contest.
Following that, the “Jose ‘Gallego’ Perez” Award at 3:30 pm showcases 3-year-old males without prior wins or podiums. Notable entrants include Black Willow, Gli Amici, Karstadt, Great Samcredo, Make Up Your Mind, Max Star, Perge, Piratomy, Yamandu, Aka And Red, and With the Smell of Poverty, each aiming to break their maiden.
At 4:00 pm, the “Carlos Hoffmann and Ricardo Hoffmann” Award steps up to 1400 meters for three years and older horses. The field features Already Silio, Whitejacket Pearl of the South, The Prophet, Taisei, By Tintinella, Izakaya, Radio Theater (ARG), Mipipo, and Monin Monkey, promising a blend of seasoned performers and rising stars.
The “Juan ‘Tanque’ Alvarez” Award at 4:30 pm brings together Flirty Rose, The Joy, Don Chacal (ARG), Red Defender, Capri the Beautiful, The Hateful One (ARG), Mister Cesar, Pluto The Great, Emperor, Aladdin Prince, Silver Chalice, War Mican, Tango, and Compass over 1100 meters, setting the stage for mid-afternoon excitement.
The afternoon continues with the “Elias Figueroa” Award at 5:00 pm, a handicap race for three years and older horses. Entrants such as Soto De Angol, Sag Giga, Raimundo A, Chilote Dream, We Paint The Sky, Ropopompom, Donnarumma, Black Tomas, Full Army, McClane, and Malamala are all expected to put on a show.
At 5:30 pm, the “Hector Robles” Award, a 1200-meter handicap, features Zelensky, Great Galician, White Sand, First Night, Quebec Joy (ARG), Haytor El Imperial, Dear Colt, Cousin Happy, and The Libertine, each looking to impress over the longer sprint.
The “Armando Tobar” Award at 6:00 pm showcases 13 challengers including The Art of Singing, Classical Grace, No Pain No Gain, Great Morron, Soul Queen, Shot by Shot, Irish Band, By Myself, Gerasimova, Zim, Hendricks, The Great Texas, and Il Sodoma, bringing both experience and potential upstarts to the track.
Next, the “Eugenio Mendez” Award at 6:30 pm for three years and older features Sweet Sundown, Greenboy, Bourgeois Red, Kitten’s Black, Gipsy Vanner, Always Forward, Di Luna, Great Cafrune, Fire Eagle, Chalekyta, Giantify (USA), and Wings of Fire.
The marquee “133rd Anniversary Santiago Wanderers” Award at 7:00 pm over 1300 meters has drawn a competitive field including Dale Isi, Charlye Flow, Rule of Law, Black Thunder, Whiskey Face, Exhausting, The Great Pirate, Get Up Baby, Ben-Ryan, Old Wolf, Doppler, and Alonsito Spider, expected to be the evening highlight.
The “David Pizarro” Award at 7:30 pm will feature Maxximus, Gold, My Gran Tommy, Mister Wayne, Tutto Apiaccere, Japanese, Louving, Lucky Storm, The Ballot, Better Than, Nobody Believes Me, Warrior Spirit, and Trehuenco in a high-energy sprint.
The penultimate “Reinaldo Navia” Award at 8:00 pm includes Stevietoo, Star Honey, Wamray, Innkeeper, Chocolate Egg, Bapkiza, Janstar, Perez River, Gentzen, Big Wallace (ARG), The Secretary, I Already Told You, and You Have My Smile.
Finally, the “Moises Villarroel” Award at 8:30 pm concludes the day’s card with Severus Snape, The Apothecary, Union Army (ARG), Princessacami (ARG), Shut Up Tommy, Arab Warrior, Poor Smell, Mr. Smile (ARG), Infamous Conduct, Something Happened to Him, California Spring, Uli the Fighter, The Great Dany, and Bier Trinken vying for late-evening glory.
Valparaiso Sporting Club’s 15-race card on August 27th, 2025, including all talented contenders and the highly anticipated 133rd Anniversary Santiago Wanderers race, is shaping up to be a must-watch event for racing enthusiasts, trainers, and jockeys alike. The day promises speed, strategy, and thrilling competition, making it one of the highlights of the racing calendar.
Conclusion
From early sprints to the marquee Santiago Wanderers race, Valparaiso Sporting Club’s full 15-race card on August 27th, 2025, is set to deliver top-tier horse racing excitement. The 133rd Anniversary Santiago Wanderers remains the centerpiece of the day, ensuring fans witness a showcase of skill, stamina, and strategy.
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