Tis’ the season to be jolly in Argentina for Treasure Beach

Aside from his lofty standing as Florida’s fourth-leading active sire this year, Treasure Beach’s success in Argentina has shown no signs of let-up. The Stronach Group’s frequent simulcasting of those South American races has given U. S viewers a chance to share in that success, especially since the huge fields often make it possible to make substantial scores.

Laurel Park’s 13th race yesterday was simulcast from San Isidro, where sons and daughters of Treasure Beach have fared extremely well all year. April Season drew the No. 6 post in a field of 16 racing 1200 meters on the turf (6 furlongs), all carrying 126 pounds. With Ivan Monasterolo aboard, the 4-year-old colt emulated a scenario that Treasure Beach’s runners seem to have adopted down south. He sat in good position down the backstretch, moved up on the turn, then uncorked a monster run down the extra-long stretch, making up about five lengths late and getting up by a head at the wire.

April Season was clocked in 1:11.30 and paid generously across the board – $13.80, $8.40 and $6.40.

Earlier in the month, at Hipodromo Argentino De Palermo, Glorious Moment won the Gr. I General San Martin and earned a check for $26,850, with Emiterio finishing second and collecting $8,055. The two 3-year-old colts had previously finished in the same order in the Gr. II Chacabuco, earning $15,600 and $4,680.

Treasure Beach is the sire of three Gr. I winners in Argentina this season, plus six stakes seconds and two stakes thirds, and five of those eight races are graded.