La Rinconada racetrack hosts major racing meets and announces 2026 Gran Gala Hípica

The La Rinconada racetrack in Venezuela recently held its 34th racing meeting of the season, featuring the LXXXVI Clásico Sprinters (Grade II) and the Sprinters for females (Grade III). The event saw notable performances from jockey Jaime Lugo Jr., who secured three victories, moving him to second place in the annual statistics with 30 wins. His father, Jaime “Pocho” Lugo, also achieved two wins, narrowing the gap with leader Juan Vicente Tovar.

Trainer Oscar Manuel González had a successful day with two wins, including the victory of Perfect La Combee in the Grade II Sprinters. Other successful trainers included Mauro Viera and Henry Trujillo. The racing day also saw significant betting activity, with the 5y6 National pool reaching record amounts, paying out over 4,500 dollars for six-hit combinations.

Looking ahead, the Instituto Nacional de Hipódromos (INH) has announced the programming for the 2026 Gran Gala Hípica de Caracas. This major event will feature three international Grade I classics: the Clásico Internacional Propietarios La Rinconada, the Clásico Internacional Cruz del Ávila, and the Copa Invitacional del Caribe.