At the conclusion of the fifth month of the year, the black-type statistics compiled by the Stud Book Argentino continue to show firmly established leaders Easing Along on top of the broodmare sire stakes statistics / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Argentina's black-type statistics through the end of May show familiar names atop four of the five categories considered in this report. The lone exception comes among broodmare sires, where Easing Along (Storm Cat) occupies the top spot instead

The Florida Derby winner arrives at the Belmont Stakes surrounded by a curious lack of buzz, but Brad Cox believes his Kentucky Derby effort was far better than the final result suggests SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).- In a crop that appears to have found new stars following the Kentucky Derby (G1), one horse enters Saturday's Belmont Stakes (G1) carrying the feeling that he has been unfairly pushed into the background. That horse is Commandment (Into Mi

Il Campione, Haras El Paraíso, Orpen, and Stud Pauli continue to lead the sire, breeder, broodmare sire, and owner standings, respectively, while Need You Tonight remains the nation's top earner Need You Tonight Remains the Season's Leading Money Earner / JUAN I. BOZZELLO May is traditionally one of the most influential months on the national statistics compiled by the Argentine Stud Book, thanks largely to the Group 1 races contested during the Gran Premio República Argentin

The Australian jockey reflected on the journey that transformed him into one of Sha Tin's all-time greats, highlighting the fierce rivalries he shared with Douglas Whyte and Joao Moreira When Zac Purton arrived in Hong Kong in 2007, few could have imagined they were witnessing the beginning of one of the most extraordinary careers in Asian racing history. Nearly two decades later, having become the most successful rider of the modern Hong Kong era, the Australian looks back a

The Argentine-bred mare is set for Friday's seventh race at Santa Anita Park, where compatriot Pulp Fiction awaits a possible scratch to draw in, while Winston delivered a promising third-place finish in his North American debut ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario).- Friday's seventh race at Santa Anita Park carries special interest for Argentine and South American racing fans, with the possibility of featuring two notable representatives from the region. Among the 10

The world's highest-rated horse renews his rivalry with last year's conqueror in a mouthwatering Coronation Cup that also features Lambourn and Convergent Few races on the undercard of the Epsom Derby (G1) generate as much anticipation as the Coronation Cup (G1). This year's edition is no exception, and the reason has a name: Calandagan. The exceptional representative of the Aga Khan Studs returns to the scene of the lone defeat he has suffered over the past year, seeking rev

Already the dominant force among the juvenile colts at La Plata, Los Llanos will attempt to strengthen his grip on the division in Thursday's Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2) LA PLATA.- The juvenile colt division at La Plata takes another important step forward this afternoon with the running of the Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2) over 1500 meters. Towering over the field is Los Llanos, the latest star from the highly successful partnership of trainer Marcelo Sueldo and jockey Gonzalo B

Both assigned top weight of 58 kilos, they headline the Especial Amaranto Plus over 1200 meters and promise one of the highlights of Thursday's program at El Bosque Save Your Tears, a Stakes Mare With Genuine Class / HLP LA PLATA.- The stakes portion of Thursday's program at El Bosque, which begins with the Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2), will conclude with the Especial Amaranto Plus, a 1200-meter event for mares aged five and older with three or more victories. Both carrying the

The sale will be conducted Thursday beginning at 6 p.m., featuring 36 members of the 2024 crop and organized by (Arg) Sales The yearling sales season will make another important stop this Thursday when Haras Vacación stages its Gran Venta Otoño de Productos 2024 at the Tattersall of Hipódromo de San Isidro, with (Arg) Sales once again handling the organization. Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., following an inspection period starting at 5 p.m., the auction will offer 36 colts and

Coming out of allowance company, the son of El Moisés stunned the established stars by defeating El Mejor Recuerdo and El Fortín in the Clásico Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti In the buildup to Wednesday's Clásico Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti over 1200 meters on the dirt at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the spotlight centered almost exclusively on the appearances of Group 1 winners El Fortín (Il Campione, 61.5 kilos) and El Mejor Recuerdo (Il Campione, 61 kilos). When the gat

The son of Fortify and Group 2 winner Henestrosa topped the Haras Pozo de Luna Gran Venta de Productos, establishing a new benchmark for the year It did not take long for Oriolo (Il Campione) to lose his status as the most expensive member of the 2024 crop sold at public auction in Argentina this season. Just five days after reaching that distinction, the chestnut colt was surpassed by Henman, the star attraction of Tuesday's annual Haras Pozo de Luna sale. Last Friday, durin

The milestone was achieved thanks to Deloraine's victory in the Belle Mahone Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, adding yet another remarkable chapter to the extraordinary legacy of the Argentine-bred champion LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- Candy Ride continues to break barriers. Recently elevated to the status of a true sire-of-sires, with many of his sons now carrying on his influence at stud, the legendary Argentine-bred champion continues to compile extraordinary ach

The trainer teamed up once again with Gonzalo Borda to shine at La Plata, this time with Siesta in the Clásico Raúl Aristegui (G2) LA PLATA.- The outstanding work Marcelo Sueldo has been doing with his juveniles throughout the current season added another significant chapter on Tuesday when Siesta captured the Clásico Raúl Aristegui (G2) in commanding fashion, another key stop along the selective trail for 2-year-old fillies. In a crop where the trainer, based in Campo 2 at H

The Forli (G2) and Pippermint (G2) headline Saturday's program at San Isidro, while Friday's República de Panamá (G3) will take center stage at Palermo Bronx was entered for the Clásico Forli / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Confirmed on Tuesday, the upcoming programs at Hipódromo de San Isidro and Hipódromo Argentino de Palermopromise an appealing slate of graded stakes action featuring several high-profile performers. The most significant events will take place next Saturday at San Isidr

Long before Saratoga became the temporary stage for the final jewel, the historic race spent five editions away from Belmont Park, creating a unique chapter in Triple Crown history Amberoid winning the Belmont Stakes of 1965, at Aqueduct / NYRA For all its name suggests, the Belmont Stakes has not always been run at Belmont Park. In fact, the oldest race of the American Triple Crown called several venues home before settling permanently in Elmont. Jerome Park, Morris Park, an

The feature event on Wednesday's card at Hipódromo de San Isidro attracted a pair of top-level performers; G3 winner Alado Frank returns from a layoff El Fortín Makes Another Attempt Beyond the Straight Course / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The only race on this afternoon's card at Hipódromo de San Isidro that is neither an allowance nor restricted to horses aged five and up is the Clásico Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti, scheduled over 1200 meters on the dirt and contested under handic

Heavy rain at Epsom has forced Ballydoyle to alter its plans and sidelined recent Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Precise, leaving Amelia Earhart as Aidan O'Brien's leading hope for Friday's Betfred Oaks (G1) EPSOM DOWNS, England (Special to Turf Diario).- Sometimes, in racing's biggest events, the toughest opponent isn't another horse. For Precise, one of Europe's hottest fillies following her brilliant victory in the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1), that rival turned out to be the weath

The following is the summary of the Haras Pozo de Luna Gran Venta de Productos 2024, conducted on Tuesday, June 2, in a fully online format and organized by (Arg) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 1 Henman (m., Fortify y Henestrosa, por Treasure Beach) 142.000 (foto) 2 Solanas Law (m., Tiz the Law y Sopa de Lima, por Easing Along) 131.000 5 Strict Law (m., Tiz the Law y Sofrita, por Easing Along) 118.000 3 Singularis (m., Fortify y Siempre En M

Backed by the powerful team of Marcelo Sueldo and Gonzalo Borda, she led home a Cityscape exacta in the stakes feature LA PLATA.- After so much waiting and expectation surrounding Siesta, the filly finally delivered. Long held in high regard by trainer Marcelo Sueldo, the daughter of Cityscape found in La Plata the perfect stage to begin fulfilling the promise her connections always believed she possessed. Displaying complete authority and clearly relishing the 1500-meter dis

The son of Forge begins his American adventure carrying the hopes of Argentine racing, looking to follow the path blazed by several South American standouts who successfully crossed hemispheres INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (Special to Turf Diario).- Following a highly productive 2025 campaign, Winston will make his United States debut on Wednesday, launching a new Argentine and South American dream on North American soil. The gray colt is among the 14 confirmed runners—with two list