The Copa de Oro - Alfredo Lalor (also known as the Gran Premio Copa de Oro) is a

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in Argentina, open to horses four years old or older. It is run over a distance of on the turf and is considered the last major prep race for older horses for the

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History

'Alfredo Lalor' was added to the name of the race in 2003 in honor of Alredo Lalor, president of the Argentine Jockey Club.

Records since 1988

Speed record: * 2:22.32 – John Dual (2000) Greatest winning margin: * 9

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– Matador Marshal (2005) Most wins: * 2 – Fantasio (1994, 1995) * 2 – Grand Vitesse (2002, 2004) * 2 – Life of Victory (2007, 2009) Most wins by a jockey: * 9 – Pablo Gustavo Falero (1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018) Most wins by a trainer: * 4 – Juan Carlos Maldotti (1996, 1997, 2002, 2004) Most wins by an owner: * 2 – Haras Vacacion (1988, 1997) * 2 – Stud La Titina (1994, 1995) * 2 – Stud E.V.G. (2002, 2004) * 2 – Stud El Gusy (2007, 2009) Most wins by a breeder: * 4 –

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(1993, 2001, 2005, 2018) * 3 – Haras Vacacion (1988, 1997, 2013) * 3 –

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(2000, 2006, 2012)

Winners since 1988

Earlier winners

* 1980: Babor * 1981: Sake * 1982: Rebate * 1983: Bonete * 1984: New Dandy * 1985: Ataviado * 1986: Potrillazo * 1987: Larabee

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Copa de Oro Horse races in Argentina Open middle distance horse races