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Venezuela La Rinconada horse racing – August/September 2026
Overview
The Hipódromo La Rinconada’s racing season in August 2026 was marked by major classic events, significant jockey movements, and veterinary challenges. The 32nd meeting on 16 August centered on the 71st Clásico República Bolivariana de Venezuela (GI), the final leg of the National Triple Crown. The 33rd meeting on 23 August featured several graded stakes, including the Grade II Clásico Gradisco and the Grade III Clásico Julián Abdalá. As the circuit moved toward the 34th meeting on 30 August, veterinary concerns emerged regarding the imported horse San Benito (USA) and the mare Yaqui Desings. The 34th meeting featured the LXXXVI Clásico Sprinters (GI), where trainer Oscar Manuel González secured a victory with Perfect La Combee. In early September, racing authorities led by Julio César León Heredia, president of the Junta Liquidadora of the Instituto Nacional de Hipódromos (INH), announced plans to revitalize the thoroughbred industry through specialized horse auctions. The 36th meeting on 13 September featured several high-profile competitions, including the XXIII Clásico Millard Ziadie (Grade II), won by Black Stone, and the XXIII Clásico Gelinotte (Grade II), won by Fatima Blush. The 37th meeting on 20 September included the Clásico Victoreado (GIII), where Kilimanjaro secured victory, marking the fifth win for trainer Germán Rojas in this event. In the Clásico Lanzarina (GII), Meheble, ridden by Francisco Quevedo, achieved a decisive victory. During the 38th meeting, Princesa Fina secured victory in the XLV Clásico ‘Hípica Nacional’, with the 5y6 Nacional pool reaching Bs. 927,173,513. Following a reported heel wound during a 1,300-meter race, veterinary authorities requested a full clinical examination and special samples for the horse Grand Gala (USA). The 39th meeting, held on 28 September, was headlined by the LXXXIII Clásico Jockey Club de Venezuela (Grade I), an 1,800-meter race with a $195,000 purse.
Entities
La Rinconada · Instituto Nacional de Hipódromos · Hipódromo La Rinconada · Robert Capriles · Jaime Lugo
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The La Rinconada meeting on 26 July featured 16 competitions, a record number for a single meeting.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The La Rinconada Hipodrome held a meeting on 26 July with a program of 16 races.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The total prize pool for the meeting reached 637 631 850 bolívares, a record for the venue.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainer Riccardo D’Angelo won two races at the meeting, the most among trainers that day.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainer Jessenia Romero also won two races at the meeting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainers Robert Capriles and Jaime Lugo each recorded three wins at the meeting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The horse Thunder White returned to racing after 126 days of inactivity, trained by Henry Trujillo.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thunder White competed in a special race for four‑year‑old debutants with a prize of $27 040.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prospect Big Valdi won the Classic “Cría Nacional” in 112.3 seconds.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trainers Riccardo D’Angelo and Jessenia Romero each recorded two wins at the meeting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The traditional 5‑and‑6 national betting game collected a pool of 637,631,850 bolívares.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Robert Capriles and Jaime Lugo each earned three laurels at the meeting.
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts LXXXIII Clásico Jockey Club de Venezuela
La Rinconada hosts its 39th meeting, headlined by the LXXXIII Clásico Jockey Club de Venezuela (Grade I) with a $195,000 purse and international jockey Martín Antonio La Palma.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesHorse racing results: Major wins at Valencia and La Rinconada
Horse racing events at Valencia and La Rinconada saw record-breaking betting pools and notable victories, including Strength Monster winning the Copa Wadskier and Princesa Fina winning the XLV Clásico.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada prepares for XLV Clásico ‘Hípica Nacional’
La Rinconada prepares for its 38th racing day, featuring the XLV Clásico ‘Hípica Nacional’. Top One is highlighted as a favorite for the 5y6 betting event following impressive training exercises.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts 38th meeting featuring Clásico Hípica Nacional
La Rinconada Racecourse hosts its 38th meeting, headlined by the Clásico Hípica Nacional and the debut of imported mare Aless Queen.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada racetrack hosts 37th seasonal meeting and graded stakes
The 37th racing meeting at La Rinconada featured the Clásico Victoreado won by Kilimanjaro and notable double-wins by jockeys Eglinder Betancourt and Jaime Lugo Jr.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts major horse racing program in Venezuela
La Rinconada racetrack hosts a major racing program in Venezuela, featuring the Victoreado and Lanzarina classics and high-stakes handicap races.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts major horse racing classics
Hipódromo Internacional La Rinconada hosts 14 races on September 20, featuring the Clásico Lanzarina and Clásico Victoreado for two-year-old horses.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada horse racing features major wins and jockey sanctions
At Venezuela's La Rinconada racetrack, Fatima Blush and Black Stone secured major wins. Jockey Iván Pimentel Jr. saw high success rates, though he and Jaime Lugo Jr. were fined for regulatory infractions.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts XXIII Clásico Millard Ziadie
La Rinconada racetrack hosts its 36th meeting on September 13, headlined by the XXIII Clásico Millard Ziadie with a $162,500 bonus prize.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesVenezuela horse racing authorities announce new thoroughbred auction plans
Venezuelan racing authorities are introducing new auction structures and incentives to boost the thoroughbred industry, alongside preparations for major international classics at La Rinconada.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada racetrack hosts major racing meets and announces 2026 Gran Gala Hípica
La Rinconada racetrack hosted major racing meets in Venezuela, featuring Grade II and III classics, record betting payouts, and updates on annual jockey and trainer statistics.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts 86th Clásico Sprinters racing meeting
La Rinconada racetrack hosts its 34th racing meeting on August 30, featuring the 86th Clásico Sprinters (GI) with two mares competing for a historic victory against males.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesVenezuelan horse racing sees major competition and equine injuries
Venezuelan horse racing faces a mix of high-stakes competition at La Rinconada and several equine medical setbacks, including injuries to San Benito and withdrawals due to fever and lameness.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts 34th racing meeting in Venezuela
La Rinconada racetrack hosts its 34th racing meeting on August 30, featuring the Clásico Sprinters and various betting opportunities including the Loto Hípico and 5y6 national.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada: Ismael Martínez secures four wins in graded stakes
Trainer Ismael Martínez secured four wins at La Rinconada, highlighted by Gran Manuel’s victory in the Grade II Clásico Gradisco and Señora Isabel’s win in the Grade III Clásico Julián Abdalá.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada: Jockeys Capriles and Medina set for Sunday racing
Jockeys Robert Capriles and apprentice Oliver Medina will compete in eight and five races, respectively, during the 33rd racing meeting at La Rinconada in Caracas this Sunday.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada prepares for 33rd meeting as jockey Franklin González Jr. returns
Venezuelan jockey Franklin González Jr. returns to La Rinconada after five years in the U.S., as the racetrack prepares for its 33rd seasonal meeting and the 5y6 Nacional competition.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesHorse racing results from La Rinconada and San Félix
Recent horse racing events at La Rinconada and San Félix saw significant betting volumes and key victories, including Cielo Nocturno's win in the San Félix Preferencial race.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesLa Rinconada hosts Triple Crown finale and Alejandro Briceño's return
La Rinconada hosts its 32nd racing meeting on August 16, headlined by the $195,000 Triple Crown finale and the return of jockey Alejandro Briceño to the capital's circuit.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesLa Rinconada horse race betting tips for the Joaquín Crespo Classic
Betting tips for La Rinconada's meeting 31 feature horse selections for the Joaquín Crespo Classic's Loto Hípico 5y6 and Gaceta Hípico games.
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[SPORTS] 10 sourcesLa Rinconada hipodrome hosts key August races as Equiocio celebrates 35th anniversary in Ferrol
Equiocio celebrates its 35th edition in Ferrol with extensive activities; La Rinconada hosts key August races featuring graded contests, a 5‑y‑6 betting game, and notable horses; Venezuelan jockey Emisael Jaram
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada Hipódromo Sets Record Payout in Sunday 5y6 Race
La Rinconada Hipódromo's Sunday meeting on 26 July 2026 set a record 5y6 pool of Bs 637.6 million, with major wins by Marakovits, Big Valdi and other horses.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLa Rinconada Hipódromo hosts 29th meeting with 16 races on July 26, 2026
La Rinconada Hipódromo's 29th meeting on July 26, 2026 will run 16 races, including two graded stakes, with prize money up to $215,000 and betting support from MeridianoBet.
Sources
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