The Raimundo Barroso GP was held at the Hipodromo Sitios Novos on Saturday.

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By Turfeeunapolis

CAUCAIA, BRAZIL–FEBRUARY 23,2026–Held at Hipódromo Sítios Novos, in Caucaia, the event recorded a wagering record in the Northeast region of the country, reaching R$4,392,255 (equivalent to US$850,000). A total of 16 colts and fillies from the 2023 crop competed in the trials, which were held on Saturday, February 21.

Divided into four qualifiers, only the respective winners advanced to the final: Esplendida Sign R3E (owner of the fastest time, clocking 17.582 seconds at 350 yards), Comando Speed MV, Hilary Reason DRB, and Tirda Reason CR.

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Hilary Reason DRB winning her qualifying trial. © @turfeeunapolis

The decisive race for the title took place the very next day, Sunday (22). Hilary Reason DRB delivered a flawless performance, taking the lead early in the run and maintaining it all the way to the wire, winning one of the greatest races ever held for the new Quarter Horse generation in Brazil’s Northeast.

The winning filly stopped the clock in 17.446 seconds, establishing a new race record. The talented jockey J. Almeida, only 17 years old, guided Hilary Reason DRB to victory.

In the trial, he was able to save her significantly while in front; in the final, another excellent ride, this time asking the Stud Fé-owned runner for her best.

“The filly stood out very early in our barn, from her first works on the track. She was not 100% in her debut at the GP Haras Iguatu, where she surprised us with the second-fastest trial time. We had only a few days to prepare her for this new commitment, but she showed she is a machine,” said Robert Marques, one of the filly’s co-owners.

Trainer Berg and the filly Hilary Reason DRB, champions of the Raimundo Barroso GP. © @turfeeunapolis

Champion trainer Berg captured the Raimundo Barroso GP for the first time in the fifth running of the race. Bred by Haras Iguatu, Hilary Reason DRB is a daughter of Must Go Reason SA, the regional leading sire of 2025 and already the clear leader in the new season.

The champion is out of Atacama Eagle MRL (by Grand Eagle AZZ), a broodmare bred by Haras Portofino and currently owned by Willian Adonias.

Runner-up in the Raimundo Barroso GP was Esplendida Sign R3E, from Rancho Imbiratanha, trained by Chicó, and a daughter of Fantastic Corona Jr out of Manuia (by Granite Lake). Third place went to Comando Speed MV, who entered undefeated in two starts. Tirda Reason CR completed the superfecta.

Irinna RMB, the new 350-yard record holder at Hipódromo Sítios Novos, with a time of 17.381 seconds. © @turfeeunapolis

Other races also highlighted the event that made history for Quarter Horse racing in Northeastern Brazil. In the Raimundo Barroso Derby, the mare Irinna RMB won while setting a new overall track record at 350 yards, with a time of 17.381 seconds.

Ridden by E. B. Melo, one of Brazil’s top jockeys, Irinna RMB is trained by Branco. A daughter of Granite Lake and Blessed For Me PK (by Corona For Me), she was bred by Rancho RM and is owned by Stud Mesquita and Regis.

Marina Wagon MV winning the Rancho R&M Penca. © @turfeeunapolis

In the Rancho RM Stakes, Marina Wagon MV (Wagon To Hollywood x First Vrrroom MV (by Vrrroom)), saddled by trainers Polaco and Diogo, was the winner

She was piloted by V. Alves and was bred by Haras Monte Verde.

Electric Wagon MV, the champion of the Derby at Hipodromo Sitios Novos, in front of a large crowd in attendance at the racecourse. © @turfeeunapolis

In the Hipódromo Sítios Novos Derby, Eletrica Wagon MV scored the victory, another success for the breeding program of Paulo Freire Macedo. A full sister to Urano Wagon MV and Ousado Wagon MV, both undefeated and classic winners in Brazil, the gray filly is by Wagon To Hollywood out of Ousada Lake (by Granite Lake). A. Artemam saddled the winner, ridden by Fabinho.

Hilary Reason DRB now records 2 wins (and one second place) from 3 starts. The Raimundo Barroso GP carried a total prize purse of R$300,000 (US$57,950), organized by Capistrano QMC.

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