Obstacle wins the 2025 Gran Premio Nacional (G2) at MaroñasRacing string
OBSTACLE
Male · Chestnut · 2022
- Foaled
- 2022
- Sex
- Male
- Colour
- Chestnut
- Sire
- HOFBURG (USA)
- Dam
- COME AND SEE
- Damsire
- ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA)
By Hofburg, like No Bien Ni Mal. In 2025 he won the Clásico Criadores Nacionales, the Clásico Jockey Club (G3) and the Gran Premio Nacional (G2) at Maroñas, the last by 17 lengths, and made the cover of Uruguay’s Invasor magazine. In 2026 he made his U.S. debut in the Suburban Stakes (G2).
Pedigree
HOFBURG (USA)
COME AND SEE
TAPIT (USA)
SOOTHING TOUCH (USA)
ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA)
LYCHEE
Main races
| Date | Racecourse | Race | Distance | Surface | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2026 | Saratoga (EUA) | Suburban Stakes G2 | 2000 m | Dirt | 10th |
| Jan 2026 | Maroñas (Montevidéu) | GP José Pedro Ramírez G1 | 2400 m | Dirt | 3rd |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Maroñas (Montevidéu) | Gran Premio Nacional G2 article ↗ | 2500 m | Dirt | 1st |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Maroñas (Montevidéu) | Clásico Jockey Club G3 article ↗ | 2000 m | Dirt | 1st |
| 14 Sept 2025 | Maroñas (Montevidéu) | Clásico Criadores Nacionales | 1800 m | Dirt | 1st |
Wins
In the press
Meridiano · 3 Jul 2026 · OBSTACLE ESDe Maroñas a Saratoga: El campeón Obstacle desafía este sábado el Suburban Stakes (Gr2)Preview (OBSTACLE): Suburban Stakes (G2) · Saratoga (EUA), 2,000 m on dirt.
Turf Diario · 1 Jul 2026 · OBSTACLEObstacle Set for Highly Anticipated U.S. DebutPreview (OBSTACLE): Suburban Stakes (G2) · Saratoga (EUA), 2,000 m on dirt.- Jockey Club Brasileiro · 30 Jun 2026 · OBSTACLE PTTv Turfe: Obstacle estreia sábado no Suburban Stakes (G2), em SaratogaPreview (OBSTACLE): Suburban Stakes (G2) · Saratoga (EUA), 2,000 m on dirt.
- Turf Diario · 10 Nov 2025 · OBSTACLEThe Brazilian colt Obstacle was an absolute machine in the Nacional at Maroñas, demolishing his rivals by 17 lengthsOBSTACLE wins: Gran Premio Nacional (G2) · Maroñas (Montevidéu), 2,500 m on dirt.
- TurfeOnline · Nov 2025 · OBSTACLE PTObstacle dá espetáculo na raia de MaroñasOBSTACLE wins: Gran Premio Nacional (G2) · Maroñas (Montevidéu), 2,500 m on dirt.
- gub.uy (Maroñas) · 6 Oct 2025 · OBSTACLE ESOBSTACLE (BRZ) se impone en el Clásico Jockey Club (G3)OBSTACLE wins: Clásico Jockey Club (G3) · Maroñas (Montevidéu), 2,000 m on dirt.
- TurfeOnline · Oct 2025 · OBSTACLE PTRivais não conseguem superar ObstacleOBSTACLE wins: Clásico Jockey Club (G3) · Maroñas (Montevidéu), 2,000 m on dirt.