# Venezuela La Rinconada horse racing meeting – August 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-la-rinconada-horse-racing-meeting > Updated: 2026-08-11T18:11:18.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5. The Hipódromo La Rinconada’s 29th meeting on 26 July 2026 featured 16 races, highlighted by the Group II LXXIII Clásico “Armada Nacional Bolivariana” and the Group I LXXVI Clásico “Cría Nacional”. Prize money ranged from $105,000 to $215,000 and the national 5-year-6-horse betting pool recorded a sealed total of Bs 637,631,850, a record payout, with major wins by Marakovits, Big Valdi, Sizzle (USA) and others. The weekend of 2 August hosted three graded contests (two Group II and one Group III) with a prize pool exceeding 637 million bolívares. Notable entries included the returning thoroughbred Tío Horacio, the debut of Brazilian-bred One Thing, and horses such as Violence And Peace, Huracán Cumanés, Coronation Day and Lured Away. Apprentice jockey Winder Véliz sought professional promotion aboard Ponsigué and Cardano. Venezuelan jockey Emisael Jaramillo earned his first Grade-1 victory in the United States at Del Mar, winning the Bing Crosby Stakes and securing a Breeders’ Cup berth. Former jockey-judge Shelly Ramírez Pino launched Chacco Marketing, a branding agency for the equestrian sector. The meeting coincided with the 35th anniversary of Spain’s Equiocio festival in Ferrol (6-9 August), a multi-disciplinary showcase featuring over 240 horses and a focus on sustainability. Meeting number 31, held in early August, was headlined by the GI LVIII Clásico General Joaquín Crespo, the third leg of the Triple Crown for fillies. Betting guides from Meridiano Web and Gaceta Hípico recommended contenders including Madame Karina, Beijing Boss (USA), Río Manso, Fatima Blush (USA), Miketyson, Gran Alabama, Queen Lety, Milagro Del Valle (USA), Pittaluga (USA), and Toda Una Rubia. Looking ahead to the 32nd meeting on 16 August, the racetrack will host the 71st Clásico República Bolivariana de Venezuela (GI), the final leg of the National Triple Crown for three-year-old colts. ## Claims - The La Rinconada meeting on 26 July featured 16 competitions, a record number for a single meeting. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The La Rinconada Hipodrome held a meeting on 26 July with a program of 16 races. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The total prize pool for the meeting reached 637 631 850 bolívares, a record for the venue. (single source) - Trainer Riccardo D’Angelo won two races at the meeting, the most among trainers that day. (single source) - Trainer Jessenia Romero also won two races at the meeting. (single source) - Trainers Robert Capriles and Jaime Lugo each recorded three wins at the meeting. (single source) - The horse Thunder White returned to racing after 126 days of inactivity, trained by Henry Trujillo. (single source) - Thunder White competed in a special race for four‑year‑old debutants with a prize of $27 040. (single source) - The prospect Big Valdi won the Classic “Cría Nacional” in 112.3 seconds. (single source) - Trainers Riccardo D’Angelo and Jessenia Romero each recorded two wins at the meeting. (single source) - The traditional 5‑and‑6 national betting game collected a pool of 637,631,850 bolívares. (single source) - Robert Capriles and Jaime Lugo each earned three laurels at the meeting. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: La 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rinconada-hosts-triple-crown-finale-and-alejandro-briceos-return ### 2026-08-06: La 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-launches-triple-crown-horse-racing-series-as-venezuela-hosts-key-5y6-race ### 2026-07-27: La 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 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rinconada-meeting-sets-record-prize-pool-as-trainer-riccardo-dangelo-leads-winners ### 2026-07-25: La 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rinconada-hipdromo-sets-record-payout-in-sunday-5y6-race ### 2026-07-23: La 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-rinconada-hipdromo-hosts-29th-meeting-with-16-races-on-july-26-2026 --- Cite as: Venezuela La Rinconada horse racing meeting – August 2026. 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