The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) announced today that its International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC) had approved the promotion of Uruguay to Part I for the 2025 publication of the International Cataloguing Standards Book (ICS Book). This promotion has been ratified by the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers (SITA).
Uruguay’s promotion from Part II of the ICS Book sees it join other South American countries Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru in Part I. A total of 24 races in Uruguay are currently included in the “Other Races” section of Part I (two Group 1 races, four Group 2 races and 18 Group 3 races), as well as 26 races in Part II that are recognised as international Listed races. These races will continue to be recognised as per their current Group and Listed status.
