Luis Herrera Confirms Girona Fever’s Return; Uruguayan Champion Now at Haras La Leyenda

Girona Fever Was Nothing Short of Sensational / ORANA MAGNANI

Girona Fever Was Nothing Short of Sensational / ORANA MAGNANI

Her name is already etched in gold in the modern history of Uruguayan racing, and she also left an indelible mark on the other side of the Río de la Plata. The formidable sprinter Girona Fever (Texan Fever), racing in the colors of Stud Uruimporta, has now entered a new phase of her life—as a broodmare. The dark bay mare who brought countless joys on the track has returned to Argentina, not to race this time, but to begin her journey as a producer.

Owner of an exceptional career, Girona Fever dominated her home circuit with 19 victories, including a remarkable streak of three consecutive wins—each on January 6, King’s Day—in the Gran Premio Maroñas (G3). That tradition became an unshakable part of her legacy and a cherished memory for her followers. Her stature only grew in Buenos Aires, where she traveled twice and made her presence felt both times at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, first defeating three-time sprint champion Labrado (Le Blues) in the G1 Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires, and then returning to dominate the Clásico Venezuela (G2).

Officially retired months ago, Girona Fever had been resting at Haras Rapetti in Uruguay under the best care. On Friday, the stud released a statement announcing her transfer to Argentina and extending thanks to those who helped guide her through this delicate process: Guzmán Pippo, who oversaw her daily care at the farm; Inés Rapetti, her attending veterinarian; and Dr. Nicolás Barrenechea, whose dedication and professionalism were essential in safeguarding the champion’s well-being.

Now settled at Haras La Leyenda, Girona Fever will be bred during the 2025 season to Il Campione (Scat Daddy), one of the leading sires in Argentina and a proven source of top-class performers. “We believe it’s the perfect match for her,” the Uruimporta team summed up, filled with optimism for this new stage and hoping their champion will shine just as brightly as a producer.

The excitement is as strong as the affection the team holds for their queen. “Girona Fever was—and always will be—the queen of the stud,” said owner Luis Herrera, his voice tinged with emotion. Her impact transcended the numbers; it lived in moments, in symbols, in hearts. There is no racing fan in Uruguay who doesn’t recognize her name or recall one of her electrifying victories—performances that made her one of the region’s defining sprint stars of recent years.

Now, Girona Fever leaves the racetrack behind and begins her legacy as a broodmare, with the hope that her foals inherit that same competitive flame, unmistakable class, and fierce courage that so often set her apart. Uruguay bids farewell to a champion of flesh and blood but welcomes the dawn of a new chapter—one filled with dreams, and perhaps, future glory.

Girona Fever has returned to Argentina once again—this time not just with her powerful physique, but carrying the hopes of a team longing to see her brilliance reborn in the bloodlines.