Leading multi-content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, SIS (Sports Information Services) will sponsor the USD 100,000 ‘Copa Confraternidad del Caribe’ on the Clasico Internacional del Caribe race day. This is the annual Caribbean nations’ thoroughbred championship day, held on December 10th, 2023, at Hipodromo Presidente Remon in Panama City, Panama.
The Clasico day attracts the leading horses from Panama, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic competing for more than USD 800,000 in prize money across six Grade 1 races.
In this sense, The Grade 1 Copa Confraternidad del Caribe is the second most important race in the Caribbean series, which sees horses aged three and over run on the dirt over 1¼ miles. The Clasico del Caribe (Caribbean Derby) for 3-year-olds is one of the region’s most revered races, where winning brings national pride and prestige. Panama leads the member nations with 15 winners, while Venezuela and Mexico are tied with 14 each in the 56-year history. Last year’s running held at Hipodromo La Rinconada in Caracas was won by Iniesta, who was an unbeaten colt from Mexico.
The host venue rotates between nations each year, with Panama hosting for the first time since 2015. Founded in 1956, Hipodromo Presidente Remon is rich in history and is home to the famous Laffit Pincay Jr. Technical Jockey Training Academy, known as the “cradle of the best jockeys in the world.”
Top jockeys will ride on the card, including Irad Ortiz, Luis Saez, Ricardo Santana, Paco Lopez, and Javier Castellano. Together, they have accumulated over USD 100 million in prize money this year. The legendary Laffit Pincay Jr. will be an honorary guest.
All international racing content supplied by SIS is made available as an end-to-end solution, with round-the-clock betting events incorporating live-streamed pictures, data, on-screen graphics with betting triggers, and an extensive range of markets and prices. SIS delivers more than 35,000 live horse racing events annually, including over 150 race days from Panama, and premium races from Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay.
Michele Fischer, Vice President at SIS Content Services, indicated: “The Clasico del Caribe day is one of the biggest events on the Caribbean calendar, and its return to Panama this year promises to create an electric atmosphere. We are pleased to enhance our commitment to global racing by supporting this multinational race day.”
While Carlos Alberto de Oliveira, Jr., COO at Hipodromo Presidente Remon Racecourse, said: “We are happy to share the excitement of this year’s prestigious Clasico del Caribe in Panama. On this occasion, we will be awarding over USD 1,000,000.00 in prizes across 28 races, including 6 International Grade 1 Classics. Additionally, on Saturday, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day Classics and Laffit Pincay Jr., along with the debut of students from our jockey technical academy, known as ‘the cradle of the best jockeys in the world.’”
Moreover, he added: “It is an honor to have the ongoing support of SIS, our valuable partner, playing a key role in one of the most significant days in the Caribbean racing calendar. We deeply appreciate their support, which not only extends our horse racing to over 50 countries, but also opens the door to future expansions.”