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January 14, 2026
Sovereignty, Journalism and Flood Zone added key wins on the road to the Kentucky Derby ❯❯ El Exito aims for another classic win over the mile ❯❯ Garufa Mask was a clear dominant force in the Clásico Fomento Equino ❯❯ Locked turned into an express train to capture the Santa Anita Handicap
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Herd Immunity Returns Carrying High Weight Against Tough Field
The daughter of Forge will carry 58 1/2 kilos in the Handicap Lombardo, where she is set to face South Briole, Gigantografía, and others Herd Immunity Aims to Regain Top Form for Stakes Return / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Racing returns to Hipódromo de San Isidro this Wednesday with a card that steps up slightly in quality, though it remains far from a blockbuster event. Among the 14 scheduled races, the feature is the Handicap Lombardo , contested over 1800 meters on the dirt . Open
Palermo’s Minor Purse Hike Backfires; Fails to Meet Owner Expectations
Many owners and racing professionals took to social media to express their frustration with the news. The increases range between 350,000 and 550,000 pesos, depending on the category; meanwhile, purses for handicaps remained unchanged After several months, Palermo has implemented a minuscule purse increase for its races, effective January 18 . The hike was so marginal that instead of generating positive momentum, it sparked widespread frustration among owners and racing prof
El Kodigo Training in Saudi Arabia; Possible February Return
El Kodigo Bypasses Saudi Cup Meeting, Continues Preparation for Return El Kodigo Training Over Riyadh Dirt Ahead of Competitive Return / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia.— When the nomination lists for the Saudi Cup (G1) and its formidable undercard were released a few days ago, it was highly striking that the Argentine champion El Kodigo was not entered in any of them. The colt has been based here since a disappointing run in the 2025 edition of the world's richest race. Questi
Grandinata overcame the obstacles with a performance that invites dreams of success far beyond her current horizons
The 2025 Champion Juvenile Filly Grandinata Impresses in Turf Debut at Maroñas Grandinata Notches Perfect Turf Debut / MAROÑAS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay.— Returning from a layoff and dropping back to a sprint distance, the talented Grandinata rebranded her campaign on Sunday, promising a 2026 season that could rival her formidable haul from last year. Inactive since September, the daughter of Trinniberg and Granduca (Exchange Rate) was the star of the show at Hipódromo Naciona
Bosch, Posse, and Congreve: Upcoming Stakes Action at the Major Tracks
Sprint action, both on the straightaway and around the turn, will take center stage next week at Palermo and San Isidro El Fortín has been nominated for the Clásico Melchor Posse / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Sprint racing, both on the straightaway and around the turn, will dominate the stakes schedule next week at Palermo and San Isidro . At Palermo , the highlights arrive on Sunday, January 18 , featuring the Clásico General Francisco B. Bosch (G3-1000m, dirt) and the Clásico Inten
Tiffany Case: A $3.2 Million "Bombazo" to Kick Off Keeneland January
The mother of G1 winner Nitrogen reached the top price during the opening session of the January mixed sales, acquired by Mandy Pope for her Whisper Hill Farm Tiffany Case Commands Highest Price at Keeneland January Since 2019 / KEENELAND LEXINGTON, Kentucky.— The start of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale couldn't have been more spectacular. Tiffany Case , the dam of Nitrogen (Medaglia D'Oro) —a finalist for the Eclipse Award as Champion 3-Year-Old Filly of 2
Maestro de Fe and Larson were the standout names in the allowance ranks
On a card marked by a low technical level, they secured victories that push them closer to the higher-stakes ranks Larson broke sharply and held firm from the start to defeat Cielo Grande / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Beyond Ataka (Señor Candy) ’s victory in the Handicap El Centauro , Monday’s program at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo wasn't exactly one for the history books. The country’s main tracks have started the season in full "summer mode," with the schedule mostly consisting o
Ataka Returns to Palermo with a Dominant Victory in Handicap El Centauro
The mare representing Stud Puey launched a sustained rally to reel in the runaway Legítima Blan in the final strides Ataka rallied from the back of the pack to secure her sixth career victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After nearly 6 months without crossing the wire first, the talented Ataka (58 1/2 kg.) found her way back to the winner's circle this Monday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . She was unstoppable, unleashing a powerful rally in the Handicap El Centauro , the feature
Uruguayan champion Devassa narrowly missed glory in the Likely Exchange Stakes
Returning from a layoff, she finished second, a half-length behind Literate on the Turfway Park synthetic surface, capping an excellent weekend for South American mares Devassa yielded in the final strides / TURFWAY PARK FLORENCE, Kentucky.— Turfway Park became a stage of vindication for South American racing. In a card marked by regional talent, the Brazilian-bred Devassa —a standout in Maroñas—delivered a highly encouraging performance, finishing a gallant second in the
Francisco Leandro and Las Monjitas shined at Jebel Ali with Nam Phrik
The jockey teamed up with Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga for the first victory of Camilo Bautista's silks in the United Arab Emirates Nam Phrik and Francisco Leandro were unstoppable when they launched their late bid / JEBEL ALI JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates.— Life is sweet for the team of Francisco Leandro and trainers Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga , who are enjoying a high-flying start to the season. After shining on Friday with Miss Yechance (Cotai Glory) —wh
In the Las Flores Stakes, Ooty flew late and left a strong impression
Returning from a layoff of several months, the Argentine mare finished third, beaten 3 lengths, after trailing far back in the early stages Ooty’s head appeared along the rail, while Margarita Girl secured her biggest career victory / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California.— The weekend at Santa Anita Park turned into a dream come true for trainer Mark Glatt and the Saints or Sinners stable. Just 24 hours after capturing the San Vicente Stakes (G2) with So Happy (Runhappy) ,
Emely aims to stay on the winning path, though the Handicap El Centauro presents a tough challenge
The daughter of Il Campione enters on the back of two consecutive stakes victories, but now faces a deep field of rivals ready to challenge her for the early lead Emely returns to a track and distance that suit her well / JUAN I. BOZZELLO There is growing concern regarding the lackluster quality of the racing cards recently held at the country's main tracks. This Monday, Palermo hosts another one of those dates with little to offer in terms of class, aiming for high handle
Firmamento finished atop the owners' standings
The Juan Carlos Bagó silks outperformed El Angel de Venecia, which also enjoyed a remarkable season Drive Joy handed the Juvenile de las Estrellas victory to Firmamento / JUAN I. BOZZELLO While El Paraíso once again outpaced them in the breeders' standings, Firmamento celebrated atop the Argentine annual rankings by clinching the owners' title. It was a highly productive period highlighted by Real Rim (Remote) ’s triumph in the Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1) and Drive Joy (
El Resero Con Capa coasted to victory, reaffirming his status as the undisputed boss of the sprinting division on the turn
In a standout performance marking his return to La Plata, the Tres Jotas colt romped by 9 lengths in the Clásico Emilio Casares (L) El Resero Con Capa made it look easy / HLP The return of El Resero Con Capa to his home track could not have been more spectacular. After a stumble on the San Isidro turf in the Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1) , the Stud-Haras Tres Jotas homebred put on a show this Sunday, coasting to victory in the Clásico Emilio Casares (L-1200m, dirt
So Happy was no fluke, outrunning Buetane in the San Vicente Stakes
The son of Runhappy upset the heavy favorite, punching his ticket to the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park So Happy handled the task with ease / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario).- Those who dismissed his 38-1 winning debut at Del Mar as a stroke of luck were forced to yield to the evidence this Saturday at Santa Anita Park . So Happy (Runhappy) demonstrated he possesses the class necessary for the big leagues by authoritatively capturing the Sa
Ooty seeks to bounce back in a revamped Las Flores Stakes
The daughter of Dabster aims to become the second Argentine-bred mare to capture the event, following in the footsteps of Miss Terrible in 2005 Ooty set to finally take the track at Santa Anita Park / JUAN I. BOZZELLO ARCADIA, California.— Only one Argentine-bred mare has ever captured the Las Flores Stakes (G3-1200m, dirt, $100,000) at Santa Anita Park : the unforgettable champion Miss Terrible (Numerous) in 2005 . This Sunday, Ooty will attempt to secure a second victo
El Resero Con Capa returns to La Plata to face Encantador Pass in the Emilio Casares
Winner of the most recent Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2), he enters off a sub-par effort in the Unzué (G1) on the San Isidro straight El Resero Con Capa winning the Ciudad de La Plata over Es Aristocrático / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- Several of the best current sprinters on the turn will square off this Sunday in the Clasico Emilio Casares (L-1200m, dirt) , the feature event of the card at the racetrack in this city. Without a doubt, the main attraction is the local retu
Pecado Original and Chelato delivered a stellar performance, finishing in a dead heat in the Clásico Botafogo
For both runners, the result signaled a significant move up the rankings within the turf stayers' division; unfortunately, Jazz Seiver sustained an injury and was pulled up On the outside, Pecado Original caught Chelato right at the wire to force a dead heat / HSI The turf stayer division is currently in a rebuilding phase following the shockwaves sent by the victory of the Brazilian-bred Obataye (Courtier) in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) . Along that path, Saturd
Vieja Amiga Mask secures quick revenge over Pretoriana
The Tinta Roja mare turned the tables on her recent conqueror from the Clásico Potri Pe, defeating her in the Clásico Aníbal Etchart Vieja Amiga Mask rallied along the rail to secure her career-best victory / HSI Revenge arrived quickly for Vieja Amiga Mask (58 1/2 kg.) , who narrowly defeated Pretoriana (Daniel Boone, 55) in the Clasico Anibal D. Etchart (1000m, turf) , turning the tables after falling to that same rival in the Clasico Potri Pe just a few weeks ago. Undete
Distorted Humor: The Farewell to the Last Giant of a Golden Era
The fantastic sire and sire of sires was humanely euthanized at age 33 at WinStar Farm in Kentucky Distorted Humor is now galloping in the Olympus of world racing / WINSTAR FARM The world of racing bid farewell to much more than a successful stallion; it says goodbye to a pillar upon which modern Thoroughbred racing was built. On January 10, 2026 , at the extraordinary age of 33 , Distorted Humor was humanely euthanized due to the infirmities of old age. With his passing at
Herd Immunity Returns Carrying High Weight Against Tough Field
The daughter of Forge will carry 58 1/2 kilos in the Handicap Lombardo, where she is set to face South Briole, Gigantografía, and others Herd Immunity Aims to Regain Top Form for Stakes Return / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Racing returns to Hipódromo de San Isidro this Wednesday with a card that steps up slightly in quality, though it remains far from a blockbuster event. Among the 14 scheduled races, the feature is the Handicap Lombardo , contested over 1800 meters on the dirt . Open
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El Kodigo Training in Saudi Arabia; Possible February Return
El Kodigo Bypasses Saudi Cup Meeting, Continues Preparation for Return El Kodigo Training Over Riyadh Dirt Ahead of Competitive Return / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia.— When the nomination lists for the Saudi Cup (G1) and its formidable undercard were released a few days ago, it was highly striking that the Argentine champion El Kodigo was not entered in any of them. The colt has been based here since a disappointing run in the 2025 edition of the world's richest race. Questi
Grandinata overcame the obstacles with a performance that invites dreams of success far beyond her current horizons
The 2025 Champion Juvenile Filly Grandinata Impresses in Turf Debut at Maroñas Grandinata Notches Perfect Turf Debut / MAROÑAS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay.— Returning from a layoff and dropping back to a sprint distance, the talented Grandinata rebranded her campaign on Sunday, promising a 2026 season that could rival her formidable haul from last year. Inactive since September, the daughter of Trinniberg and Granduca (Exchange Rate) was the star of the show at Hipódromo Naciona
Uruguayan champion Devassa narrowly missed glory in the Likely Exchange Stakes
Returning from a layoff, she finished second, a half-length behind Literate on the Turfway Park synthetic surface, capping an excellent weekend for South American mares Devassa yielded in the final strides / TURFWAY PARK FLORENCE, Kentucky.— Turfway Park became a stage of vindication for South American racing. In a card marked by regional talent, the Brazilian-bred Devassa —a standout in Maroñas—delivered a highly encouraging performance, finishing a gallant second in the
Francisco Leandro and Las Monjitas shined at Jebel Ali with Nam Phrik
The jockey teamed up with Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga for the first victory of Camilo Bautista's silks in the United Arab Emirates Nam Phrik and Francisco Leandro were unstoppable when they launched their late bid / JEBEL ALI JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates.— Life is sweet for the team of Francisco Leandro and trainers Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga , who are enjoying a high-flying start to the season. After shining on Friday with Miss Yechance (Cotai Glory) —wh
In the Las Flores Stakes, Ooty flew late and left a strong impression
Returning from a layoff of several months, the Argentine mare finished third, beaten 3 lengths, after trailing far back in the early stages Ooty’s head appeared along the rail, while Margarita Girl secured her biggest career victory / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California.— The weekend at Santa Anita Park turned into a dream come true for trainer Mark Glatt and the Saints or Sinners stable. Just 24 hours after capturing the San Vicente Stakes (G2) with So Happy (Runhappy) ,
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Handicap El Centauro 2026 - Ataka (Señor Candy)
Handicap El Centauro 2026 - Ataka (Señor Candy) - Hipódromo de Palermo
Propietario: Stud Puey
Criador: Haras de La Pomme
Jockey: Pablo Carrizo
Entrenador. Juan Panizza
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Clásico Emilio Casares (L) 2026 - El Resero Con Capa (Angiolo)
Clásico Emilio Casares (L) 2026 - El Resero Con Capa (Angiolo) - Hipódromo de La Plata
Propietario: Stud Tres Jotas
Criador: Haras Tres Jotas
Jockey: Adrián Giannetti
Entrenador: Felipe Arone
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Clásico Aníbal D. Etchart 2026 - Vieja Amiga Mask (Mask)
Clásico Aníbal D. Etchart 2026 - Vieja Amiga Mask (Mask) - Hipódromo de San Isidro
Propietario: Stud Tinta Roja
Criador: Haras La Valkiria
Jockey: William Pereyra
Entrenador: Felipe Arone
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Clásico Botafogo (G3) 2026 - Chelato (Cosmic Trigger) / Pecado Original (Global Hunter)
Clásico Botafogo (G3) 2026 - Chelato (Cosmic Trigger) / Pecado Original (Global Hunter) - Hipódromo de San Isidro
Chelato
Propietario: Stud Don Valentino
Criador: Haras Abolengo
Jockey: Juan C. Villagra
Entrenador: Nicolás Martín Ferro
Pecado Original
Propietario: Stud Tres P.
Criador: Rafael Dellacasa
Jockey: Rodrigo Bascuñán
Entrenador: Carlos D. Etchechoury
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