SIS Renews Sponsorship of Palermo's Gran Premio Nacional

SIS (Sports Information Services) will sponsor the SIS Gran Premio Nacional, to be run at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo in Buenos Aires on Saturday, November 14. The racecourse is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and the return of the race is part of that celebration.

Also known as the Argentine Derby, the Gran Premio Nacional is a Group 1 race. It is the decisive test for three-year-old colts and the final leg of the Argentine Triple Crown. The race is run over 2,500 metres on dirt and determines the best colt of its generation.

The November 14 card features three Group 1 races: the SIS Gran Premio Nacional, the Gran Premio Palermo over 1,600 metres, and the Gran Premio Maipú over 1,000 metres. Together, these three races form the centrepiece of the racecourse's anniversary programme.

Opened in 1876, the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo stages about 120 racing days a year and is one of the oldest racing venues in South America. SIS is Palermo's global distribution partner. Races from the track are delivered to licensed operators through the company's international distribution network. The report also highlights growing demand in the iGaming sector for international racing content that operators in different time zones can offer.

SIS Deputy Head of Content Services Michele Fischer said Palermo's 150th year is a historic celebration for Argentine horse racing. She said the company is proud to continue supporting one of the sport's most prestigious events.

Hernán Fucile, Commercial Director of the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, said the Gran Premio Nacional is one of the defining events of Argentine horse racing. He added that holding the race during the 150th anniversary celebrations makes it an outstanding showcase for the industry.