He was a member of Ellerstina, the legendary team owned by Australian magnate Kerry Packer,[1] and also of La Espadana.

[2] In 1994 Gracida won nearly every possible tournament in the game, including the Argentinian Triple Crown of Hurlingham, Tortuguitas and Palermo.

[1] Gracida's most famous horse was Chesney, who won the Best Playing Pony award numerous times, including in 1988, 1989 and 1991 at the British Open Gold Cup.

[3] Gracida lived in Wellington, Florida, with his two sons, Carlitos and Mariano, as well as his girlfriend of three years, Monica Sierra.

On February 25, 2014, Gracida died of injuries suffered in a match that afternoon at the Everglades Polo Club in Wellington.