Emiterio becomes fifth Gr. I winner for Treasure Beach in Argentina

Emiterio, who had previously won Gr. II and Gr. III races this year, added a Gr. I victory at San Isidro yesterday, giving Treasure Beach his fifth Gr. I winner in Argentina in 2019.

The 3-year-old colt left from the No. 1 post and was sent off at 8/5 with regular rider Cristian Velasquez in the race at about 1 1/2 miles. Emiterio sat in eighth place until the final turn, when Velasquez swung him to the center of the course for the stretch run, and the colt made up 10 lengths, getting up to win by one-half length in a driving finish. Milione, another Treasure Beach colt, finished fourth.

Emiterio was clocked in 2:28.28 and for the Gulfstream West patrons who wagered on him, he paid $5.20, $2.60 and $3.40. His record is now 4-4-1 in 10 starts.

In the previous race, also simulcast to Gulfstream West, the 4-year-old Treasure Beach filly Mirta finished third in the Gr. II Premio Clasico Los Haras for fillies and mares at 2000 meters.