Honest Boy, seeking back-to-back victories, heads a list of 17 nominees for the patriotic racing festival, which will also feature the Gran Criterium (G1), Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1), and Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1) Honest Boy, winner of the 2025 Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) and once again one of the main attractions JUAN I. BOZZELLO While the outstanding May 1 program at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo—with packed grandstands for the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1)

With 16 and 17 nominees, respectively, they will form part of the patriotic festival on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro Gota Clara Sos, the leader among the 2-year-old fillies on turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) card will also provide a major stage for the juveniles through the Gran Criterium (G1) and Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1), for colts and fillies respectively, marking the first top-level turf tests of the season for the youngest generation. E

The race, which will offer the same purse as the 25 de Mayo, will return to the fold after not being held during the previous season Orpen Rimout, one of the leading names among the nominees / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1-1600m, turf) for fillies and mares aged three and up, part of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) meeting, emerged as the marquee race on the card when nominations were released. No fewer than 23 possible runners were entered for the contes

Without the Derby winner, with a maiden as a key figure, several last-minute changes, and being held at Laurel Park, the second leg of the Triple Crown will feature an atypical stage Iron Honor installed as morning-line favorite for the Preakness / NYRA LAUREL, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- The 2026 edition of the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be anything but conventional. The second jewel of the Triple Crown arrives surrounded by unusual circumstances, odd twists, and une

Juan Carlos Bagó’s farm will experience this Tuesday a new edition of an auction that serves as a landmark every season Maxfield, the outstanding stallion who stood for two seasons at Firmamento / DARLEY STALLIONS The Venta Selección of Haras Firmamento is a landmark event every season. The extraordinary history of Juan Carlos Bagó’s operation has made it, by its own merit, one of the most anticipated sales on the calendar—and sometimes, expectations grow even higher. That is

In her debut in the category, the mare from Stud El Olimpo prevailed by just a head and a head over Bichita de Luz and Rumba Feroz The unstoppable streak of Ma Perque found its biggest stage yet Monday on the dirt at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. After three straight allowance victories, the mare from Stud El Olimpo showed tremendous courage to make a winning transition into tougher company, capturing the Handicap British Empire over 1200 meters on a fast track. Carrying 55

After more than a year on the sidelines due to injury, the son of Mask returned with an emphatic victory by several lengths at Palermo Saturday’s card at Palermo featured several high-quality allowance races, but one in particular left almost everyone stunned. In the Premio Siempre En Mi Mente, contested over 1400 meters for 4-year-olds with two wins, the highly regarded Particulado returned to action after a 14-month layoff. And the son of Mask more than lived up to expectat

Ignored by the best colts of the generation, the second leg of the Triple Crown in the United States is becoming devoid of star power LAUREL, Maryland (Special for Turf Diario).— The Preakness Stakes (G1) added another significant withdrawal this Monday morning, confirming the trend of a field arriving decimated for the second gem of the Triple Crown. Silent Tactic, the consistent son of Tacitus defending the silks of John Oxley, will not be part of the lineup at Laurel Parka

The son of Saturnalia shone on the turf at Tokyo, Japan, securing his first G1 victory by just a nose over Ask Ikigomi Rodeo Drive strikes wide to snatch victory in the final breath / JRA TOKYO, Japan (Special for Turf Diario).— Japanese racing witnessed an electrifying finish this Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse, where the rising Rodeo Drive gave trainer Tetsuhide Tsuji the first G1 victory of his career by claiming the NHK Mile Cup. In a finish of pure courage, the son of Saturn

It was reported by Bob Baffert, regarding the brilliant winner of the Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— The Preakness Stakes (G1) on May 16 continues to lose heavyweight figures. Following the confirmed withdrawal of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo (Curlin), Bob Baffert's team has now decided to step aside. The talented and undefeated Crude Velocity, who emerged as the big favorite in the leader's absence, wil

The son of Bradock clocked 57s40/100 for the kilometer, running alone following the withdrawals of Super Omarcitoand Super Rafito; facing a single rival, Manyuz won the Clásico La Copa (G2) by 15 lengths LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario).— The unusual weekend at Monterrico left rare images for Peruvian and world racing, with 2 stakes races that ended up becoming solitary exhibitions by established stars. Balvin and Manyuz were the protagonists of a Saturday and Sunday mark

Inactive since December, she faces Ma Perque and the experienced Ataka and Bichita de Luz in Monday's main event After a weekend featuring highly interesting racing, the turf wheel will land once again at Hipódromo de Palermo this Monday to host a much more grounded program. With 14 races on the card, the centerpiece will be the Handicap British Empire, which will face winning mares 4 years old and up over 1,200 meters on the dirt. The group of 9 confirmed runners is quite ba

The daughter of the star St Mark's Basilica won by a comfortable 3 lengths over The Last Dance in the ParisLongchamp Classic PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).— Class knows no borders, and this Sunday at ParisLongchamp, Diamond Necklace gave a masterclass in superiority to crown herself in the Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (G1). The trainee of the master Aidan O'Brien completed a double reserved only for the elite: after reigning at 2 years old in the Qatar Prix

With a change of jockey, now with Lautaro Balmaceda, the champion confirmed his great form and remains undefeated this season Winning the affection of the racing fan is not something just any horse can achieve. Colifato Novo is one of the biggest crowd-pullers these days, and just watching him run is enough to understand why. Trained in Villa Mercedes, San Luis, by Joaquín Cano, arriving from the interior and making it big at the top tracks earned him a special place from the

The son of Sea the Moon defeated Komorebi by 1 length and gave Francis Henri-Graffard his first victory in the race; the favorite Puerto Rico finished in fourth place, 1 1/2 lengths behind the winner PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).— France defended its borders with authority, and the colors of the Aga Khanreturned to the top of the podium on a historic afternoon at ParisLongchamp. The talented Rayif not only granted trainer Francis Henri-Graffard his first victory in

The race for 2-year-olds received 11 entries this time, and it would be run on Tuesday, May 19; the Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda (G3) will be held on Saturday, May 16 Elenika was entered for the Clásico Maqueda / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- Will the fourth time be the charm for the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard? After 3 cancellations, no one dares to assert that it will be so, but, at least with 11 entries in the mix, perhaps this time the traditional step of the select process

The son of Nyquist won with authority at Aqueduct, but Chad Brown, his trainer, left it in doubt whether or not he will run at Saratoga SOUTH OZONE PARK, United States (Special for Turf Diario).— The road to the Belmont Stakes (G1) found a new name this Saturday at Aqueduct. In a demonstration of superiority and tactical maturity, Growth Equity secured the Peter Pan Stakes (G3), ratifying Chad Brown's dominance in this competition and emerging as a major contender for the con

Lautaro Balmaceda will replace the injured Iván Monasterolo in the irons of the champion this Sunday in the Southern Halo In the continuation of a weekend without major classics, but an entertaining one nonetheless, Sunday will be the turn of Hipódromo de San Isidro, where, among several races for 2-year-olds and other high-quality allowance races, the Clásico Southern Halo (G3) will capture all eyes. Set over 1,400 meters on the turf—perhaps soft—and on the diagonal, it will

The mare from Avourneen, now trained by Jorge Mayansky Neer, prevailed by half a length over the heavy favorite in the classic Making her return while debuting both a new trainer and jockey, Lancara showed her best side and took a leap in quality over the heavy dirt at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, claiming the Clásico Círculo de Propietarios de Caballerizas SPC (G3-1,600 m), the most important race of a Saturday filled with attractions. Now under the care of Jorge Mayansky

The breeding farm, synonymous with Candy Ride and Strategos (photo), will welcome clients and friends this Sunday at its establishment in Estancia San Ernesto, in San Basilio, Córdoba At Haras Ojos Claros, traditions are non-negotiable. Much less those linked to Candy Ride (Ride the Rails), the horse that changed the Alonso family's life forever and that, with the passing of time, ended up converted into an authentic icon of world turf. That respect for roots and for history