SIS Returns As Sponsor Of Argentina's Gran Premio Nacional As Palermo Celebrates 150th Anniversary

SIS (Sports Information Services) will once again sponsor the Gran Premio Nacional at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo in Buenos Aires on Saturday, 14 November, as the historic racecourse celebrates its 150th anniversary.

Known as the Argentine Derby, the Group 1 race is a central fixture of the country's racing calendar and a significant event in its racing heritage.

Recognised as one of Argentina's most prestigious races, the Gran Premio Nacional is the defining test for three-year-old colts and the final leg of the Argentine Triple Crown. Contested over 2,500 metres on dirt, it determines the leading colt of its generation.

Three Group 1 Races Headline Anniversary Meeting

The 14 November race meeting will feature three Group 1 contests:

• Gran Premio Nacional: 2,500 metres.

• Gran Premio Palermo: 1,600 metres.

• Gran Premio Maipú: 1,000 metres.

The three races will form the centrepiece of Palermo's anniversary celebrations at one of South America's established racing venues.

Opened in 1876, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo stages around 120 race meetings each year and hosts several of Argentina's most important races.

SIS Continues Global Distribution Partnership

SIS is Palermo's global fixed-odds distribution partner. Through the provider's international betting network, races from Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo are distributed to licensed operators around the world, giving Argentina's racing events access to international audiences.

Michele Fischer, vice-president of 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.”