Patience paid off for trainer Juan Saldivia as Butterfing outdueled Need You Tonight to secure a hard-fought victory in the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) at Palermo Butterfing held off the relentless stretch-long challenge of Need You Tonight / JUAN I. BOZZELO In horse racing, patience is often the fundamental ally of success. While it is difficult to work miracles with a commoner, it is remarkably easy to make mistakes with a good horse. Trainer Juan Saldivia understood this

The Stud 1912 color-bearer followed her Ramón Biaus (G2) upset with another shock victory to secure her first Grade 1 title Brian Enrique celebrated an early birthday gift by guiding Cannolina to victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO PALERMO, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario)— If it doesn’t come with an upset, it doesn’t count for Cannolina . Just as she had done last year in the Clásico Ramón Biaus (G2) , the daughter of South Kissing struck again at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo

The colt raced prominently throughout, took command early, and held off the late-charging Comando Secreto, who left his run too late Along the rail, Nevado Catedral narrowly held off Comando Secreto / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The winner’s circle belonged to Nevado Catedral (Gouverneur Morris) , but the Clásico Benito Villanueva (G2) at a mile on the dirt could have easily gone the way of Comando Secreto (War Command) . In a thrilling conclusion to Saturday’s stakes-heavy card at Pa

The daughter of Justify leads a compact, high-level field at Keeneland, where every entrant is a stakes winner Grand Job winning the Inside Information Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA LEXINGTON, KY (Special to Turf Diario)— Quality runs deep in Saturday’s Resolute Racing Madison Stakes (G1) at Keeneland , a $650,000 sprint where Hall of Famer Bill Mott holds the high cards. Leading the charge is Grand Job , the 2-1 program favorite coming off a decisive victory in the Insi

A high-stakes showdown looms this Saturday at Palermo in the Gran Premio de Honor Need You Tonight, a long-awaited return / JUAN I, BOZZELLO High-quality racing and elite athletes always draw a crowd, and this Saturday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , the expectations are sky-high. With a program that stands as one of the best of the first half of the year, the Gran Premio de Honor (G1-2000m, dirt) takes center stage as the definitive preview for the Gran Premio Repúblic

The top-rated 3-year-old filly of 2025 makes her debut on the inner turf course, putting her immense talent on display... Charm scores a brilliant comeback win in the Clásico Arturo R. y Arturo Bullrich / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A star-studded Saturday at Palermo kicks off with the distaffers taking center stage in the Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena (G1) . Contested at 1 3/8 miles on the turf, the race serves as a crucial second leg of the Campeonato de Oro and features an intriguin

The son of Dansili leads Il Campione by a narrow margin; Orpen, El Paraíso, and Pauli are at the top in the other categories Remote leads the way in the stakes sires' rankings / HARAS VACACIÓN The graded stakes statistics compiled by the Stud Book Argentino show a minimal difference in leaders when comparing general standings to the strictly graded circuit. This narrow margin is most evident in the stallion ranks, where Remote ( Dansili ) leads Il Campione ( Scat Daddy ) b

The nearly 8-year-old veteran from the Stud Sixa barn appears as the horse to beat against Nevado Catedral Comando Secreto is ready to keep closing strong / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the Gran Premio de las Américas - OSAF (G1) on the horizon, the Clásico Benito Villanueva (G2-1600 m, dirt) will offer a clear preview of what to expect on May 1st in the middle-distance division. While the category's top stars will not be in the starting gates, there is an interesting mix of seaso

After several complicated weeks, the trainer will seek to reposition himself on the Derby trail with his undefeated charge at Aqueduct Iron Honor puts his unbeaten mark on the line in the Wood Memorial / ADAM COGLIANESE SOUTH OZONE PARK, New York (Special to Turf Diario)— It hasn't been an easy few days for Chad Brown on the road to the Kentucky Derby . Between unexpected injuries and significant withdrawals, the outlook seemed to be darkening. However, this Saturday at Aq

The daughter of Full Mast, a homebred for Gran Muñeca, prevailed by 1 length over Sixties Pen on the turf straight; Pasión del Alma Pass, who had beaten her by 7, finished last Siete Lagos led a 1-3 finish for Gran Muñeca / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Less than two weeks ago, Pasión del Alma Pass (Distinctiv Passion) defeated Siete Lagos by 7 lengths over 1100 meters on a heavy dirt track at San Isidro Racecourse when both made their debuts. This Friday, on the turf straight over a

The Peruvian-bred standout meets Queen Maxima once again, bringing sharp form and the credentials of a successful international campaign to the starting gate. Princesa Moche (right) seeks a return to winning ways / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario)— In an always demanding setting like the downhill turf course at Santa Anita Park, the Monrovia Stakes (G3-1300 m, turf, $100,000 purse) will offer this weekend a new chapter in the rivalry between Queen

The 8-5 morning-line choice returns to Keeneland looking for a defining win toward the Kentucky Derby, leading a deep field under a questionable weather forecast Further Ado looks for a Derby-clinching performance in the Blue Grass Stakes / FAIR GROUNDS LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)— The road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) enters its decisive phase this Saturday with one of its most storied and demanding fixtures: the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland . Furth

Camilo Bautista’s stable secured Blomqvist, Es Lógica, and Candy Rock, paying $49,000, $42,000, and $41,000,respectively The Las Monjitas silks / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Stud Las Monjitas has been playing strong in the season's early auctions, and the Haras Rodeo Chico Total Yearling Sale was no exception, as the stable secured the three most expensive lots. Camilo Bautista’s operation added Blomqvist ( Village King ), Es Lógica ( Satono Flag ), and Candy Rock ( Capensis ) to

The son of Courtier suffered a fractured sesamoid in a hind leg while training for the Grande Premio São Paulo (G1); his career highlights include victories in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1), the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), and the Grande Premio Brasil (G1) João Moreira with Obataye following their Gran Premio Latinoamericano / JCB The harsh news broke Thursday afternoon: Obataye , arguably the finest horse on the continent, has been sidelined by injury and wil

At the conclusion of the year's first quarter, the standings are taking shape with defined leaders; Thor Medina leads on the runners ranking Il Campione, the leading sire for several years now / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the first quarter of 2026 in the books, the Stud Book Argentino has released its seasonal statistics, confirming established leaders across the major divisions. Il Campione ( Scat Daddy ) continues his reign as the leading sire, while Haras El Paraíso leads t

After a standout debut, the El Alfalfar homebred meets only 3 challengers at San Isidro Sixties Pen, one of two winners in the lineup / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Many stakes races for juveniles are at risk of losing their black-type status in the near future, and following today's edition, the Clásico Islas Malvinas (L) is likely to be among them. Only four runners were confirmed for the 1000-meter turf sprint at San Isidro Racecourse , two of whom are still maidens. Regardless of h

Undefeated in three starts, the daughter of American Pharoah will seek to solidify her position as the leader of the generation on the road to the Kentucky Oaks Zany puts her undefeated record on the line in the Ashland Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)— Sometimes, a horse's prestige grows without even stepping onto the track. That is exactly what has been happening with Zany , the undefeated daughter of American Pharoah who returns to t

More than 2 years since his last victory, the son of Lenovo took advantage of the favorite's absence to capture the Especial Islas Malvinas Veteran Antonio Marcilece was on hand to present the awards following the Especial / HLP Moving scenes unfolded following Magyar’s victory in the Especial Islas Malvinas (1000m, wet dirt), the highlight of the Holy Thursday card at the local racecourse. Antonio Marcilece , representing the Centro de Ex Combatientes Islas Malvinas de La

The following provides a summary of the Haras Rodeo Chico Total Yearling Sale, conducted virtually on Monday, March 30, under the management of Monasterio Tattersall Village King, sire of the sale topper / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 8 Blomqvist (h., Village King y Canta Bonita, por Aerosol) 49.000 4 Es Lógica (h., Satono Flag y Embrace Her, por Editor's Note) 42.000 1 Candy Rock (h., Capensis y Candy Explotion, por Equal Stri

Stud Toroquemero secured the Pneumatic colt, a half-brother to Galicado and Got Talent, with a winning bid of US$ 129,600; solid demand noted across mid-level offerings Got Skill, was bought by Stud Toroquemero / (ARG) Sales Despite the current economic climate—both domestically and globally—and the challenging math facing owners dealing with rising costs and modest purses, the season’s opening auctions continue to provide reasons for optimism, or at least help clear the dar