SIS (Sports Information Services) will once again sponsor the Gran Premio Nacional at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo in Buenos Aires on Saturday 14 November. Known as the Argentine Derby, the Group 1 race takes place during the racecourse’s 150th anniversary year.

The race day

  • The Gran Premio Nacional is the final leg of the Argentine Triple Crown for three-year-old colts, run over 2,500 metres on dirt.
  • The card features three Group 1 races: the Gran Premio Nacional (2,500m), the Gran Premio Palermo (1,600m) and the Gran Premio Maipú (1,000m).
  • Palermo opened in 1876 and stages about 120 race meetings a year.

Global distribution

SIS is Palermo’s global fixed-odds distribution partner, sending the course’s races to licensed operators around the world through its international betting network. SIS supplies more than 400 retail and online operators in over 50 countries.

What they said

Michele Fischer, Vice President SIS Content Services, said:

“Palermo’s 150th anniversary is a historic celebration for Argentine racing, and we are proud to continue our support of one of the sport’s most prestigious events.”

Hernán Fucile, Commercial Manager at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, said:

“The Gran Premio Nacional is one of the defining events in Argentine racing, and staging it during Palermo’s 150th anniversary celebrations make it an exceptional showcase for our industry.”

International racing content continues to grow in value for operators; Gamblita recently reported on World Pool’s turnover from UK and Irish racecourses.