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Magnum Fifth, the horse who took his time to debut but is wasting none of it now
The son of Daniel Boone, who did not make his debut until late last January, preserved his unbeaten record by capturing the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo History will say that on May 25, 2026, Hipódromo de San Isidro shined in a way it had not for quite some time, beyond the usual oasis represented by the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1), of course. As a continuation of what had already happened on May 1 at Palermo, the grandstands were once again packed with people, bringing the
May 26


Indiana Candy shocked them all and captured the Copa Diamante
In a field of 19 runners, the daughter of Señor Candy took a major leap forward in her campaign, defeating Samba do Brazil It had been said beforehand that the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1-1600m, firm turf) was one of those races where absolutely anything could happen. And that proved entirely true, with Indiana Candy delivering a major upset to secure the most important victory of her still-young career. The picture already appeared wide open beforehand, even if a small gro
May 26


Roi du Monde and his devastating late kick proved unstoppable in the Gran Premio Gran Criterium
The colt representing Stud RDI lived up to all the promise he had shown in his debut and defeated Stay Tune, who endured several troubled moments during the running and deserved better luck Just as he had done on debut, Roi du Monde displayed a dazzling turn of foot to preserve his unbeaten record in the Gran Premio Gran Criterium (G1-1600m, firm turf), establishing himself as the leading 2-year-old colt on the turf course at Hipódromo de San Isidro. That brilliant debut vict
May 26


Gran Gotera confirmed her quality on turf and captured the Gran Premio de Potrancas
After springing the upset at Palermo, she now led home a 1-2 for sire Made You Look, defeating Gota Clara Sos by one length What Gran Gotera is doing is serious—very serious. On May 1, over the Palermo dirt, she burst onto the scene with an upset victory in the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1). Now she did nothing but confirm that performance by capturing the Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1-1600m, firm turf) and establishing herself as the unquestioned leader among the 2-year-ol
May 26


Quality Boy captured the Clásico Fondistas Provinciales
Taking full advantage of his outstanding current form, the son of Asiatic Boy defeated Mister Coquette by half a length Quality Boy (right) proved stronger late than Mister Coquette / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Clásico Fondistas Provinciales (2000m, turf) produced a spectacular finish as Quality Boy continued his outstanding run of form by narrowly defeating Mister Coquette (Bodemeister) after a prolonged stretch duel that highlighted the opening stakes event of the May 25 program.
May 26


The Gran Premio 25 de Mayo, an unmissable celebration at San Isidro
The patriotic feature will headline a Monday festival featuring four Group 1 events, while Honest Boy (pictured) will attempt to repeat the victory he achieved 12 months ago Hipódromo de San Isidro will host one of the highlights of its season this Monday. It promises to be a tremendous race meeting, framed by a date that resonates deeply within Argentine culture, celebrating May 25 with the grand prize race that pays tribute to the national holiday: the second most important
May 25


The Gran Premio Copa Diamante, the kind of race where absolutely anything can happen…
A full field of 20 fillies and mares will line up over San Isidro’s turf mile, with Noche Alta, Orpen Rimout, and Dream Serena emerging as the leading references in one of the most unpredictable races of the entire meeting Noche Alta and Orpen Rimout in the Clásico Omega / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Absolutely anything can happen in the second running of the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1-1600m), the race that entered the calendar replacing the 1000 Guineas, later changed status, skippe
May 25


Roi du Monde and his explosive turn of foot will try to carry him to glory in the Gran Criterium
The Stud RDI colt was dazzling on debut and now faces far more experienced rivals in the first Group 1 event of the year for juvenile colts on turf Cardo Castilla winning the Chevalier / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Without question, one of the strongest attractions on Monday’s patriotic card at Hipódromo de San Isidro will be the Gran Premio Gran Criterium (G1-1600m, turf), featuring a clash among several talented colts eager to shine at the highest level in what shapes as a preview of
May 25


The fillies take center stage in a wide-open showdown where all 15 entrants can realistically dream of victory
Gota Clara Sos, Gran Gotera, and Salema—dominant respectively at San Isidro, Palermo, and La Plata—will clash in a race where parity shapes the entire landscape The unbeaten Gota Clara Sos, the turf leader / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The best 2-year-old fillies of the generation will collide in the Gran Premio de Potrancas (1600m, turf), the first of the four Group 1 races to be decided Monday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, staged within the grand setting of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G
May 25


Private Blend stands out in the Clásico Fondistas Provinciales
Fresh off a third-place finish in the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1), he faces several tough rivals this time over the turf Cornwall, winner of the 2025 edition of the Fondistas Provinciales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Clásico Fondistas Provinciales (2000m, turf), which for several years now has formed part of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) meeting at Hipódromo de San Isidro, has essentially become a local version of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), bringing together t
May 25


Abrazo Al Cielo turned the tables in the México
After being beaten by three lengths by La Watson in their previous meeting, he completely turned the tables this time, crushing that same rival by 19 lengths in the México LA PLATA.- Just 24 days after suffering a clear defeat at the hands of La Watson (Hurricane Cat) in the Clásico República Federativa del Brasil, Abrazo Al Cielo gained emphatic revenge by crushing that same rival in the Clásico México (2100m, fast dirt), the feature event among the 11 races offered Sunday a
May 24


Tac-Tac always finds a way to steal the spotlight
The daughter of Manipulator went gate-to-wire in the Especial Talavera LA PLATA.- Tac-Tac once again stole the spotlight over this city’s dirt track. Following a strong effort in Palermo’s Handicap British Empire, the daughter of Manipulator emerged as the standout performer in the Especial Talavera (1400m, dirt), the first of the two races above allowance level that added some quality to Sunday’s program. Carrying a manageable 54 kilos and with Franco Menéndez aboard, the ba
May 24


Toribia Morris settled the Especial Juan P. Artigas with complete authority
A longshot in the wagering, the daughter of Gouverneur Morris displayed overwhelming superiority over the five rivals who dared to challenge her On an afternoon dominated by 2-year-olds, the Especial Juan Pedro Artigas (1600m, fast dirt) produced the surprising victory of Toribia Morris. Dismissed in the wagering as an outsider—she returned $11.15—the daughter of Gouverneur Morris performed like a heavy favorite on the racetrack, disposing of her five rivals with complete aut
May 24


Hand In Hand dazzled in the Penna and looks every bit a colt with genuine talent
The son of Il Campione fully lived up to his dazzling private trials, crushing Niño Feliz by 12 lengths in a powerful 1-2 finish for trainer Juan Saldivia Se hablaban maravillas de Hand In Hand en la previa del Especial Julio F. Penna (1600 m, arena normal) del sábado en el Hipódromo Palermo. Muchas veces es un tema trasladar al terreno de la realidad las expectativas que se generan de mañana, pero para el hijo de Il Campione resultó un simple trámite. A lo bueno, maravilland
May 24


Artigas and Penna bring some sparkle to an afternoon where the 2-year-olds will take center stage
The traditional maiden specials for first-time starters will headline the card, which will also feature several allowance races for juveniles Juan Saldivia, trainer of Hand In Hand, Niño Feliz, and Fuurin / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Juveniles will take center stage on Saturday’s card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, which features several allowance races alongside the traditional Especial Julio F. Penna and Especial Juan P. Artigas, both contested over one mile on dirt for debuting
May 23


Señor Moon seized the lead early—and from that point on, the race was over
The son of E Dubai scored comfortably in the Especial Make Tracks, contested over 1200 meters at Hipódromo de San Isidro The Especial Make Tracks (1200m, dirt)—the feature event on an extremely weak Friday card at Hipódromo de San Isidro—proved no race at all for Señor Moon, and the lack of quality on the program was logically reflected at the betting windows, where turnover reached just 493,159,673 pesos, averaging a modest 37,935,359 across 13 races. Carrying 58 kilos, the
May 23


Cerrito Piñón shapes as a leading player on another low-profile afternoon card
The son of Manipulator stands out in the Especial Make Tracks, the feature of an otherwise modest card Another card with very little to offer was assembled for this Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, where alternative-condition races have seemingly become a cult among racing officials, with purses that in some cases barely cover a horse’s monthly training bill. Quite a way to help the industry... Very much in line with the overall tone of the program, the Especial Make Tracks
May 22


Majestic Rim, giving “Coco” Valle another reason to celebrate, nailed Emisora Mundial right on the wire in the Especial Amsterdam
The daughter of Remote captured the Especial Amsterdam, rebounding from her two previous performances while defeating the favorite in the process Saving ground along the rail, Majestic Rim lowered her head at exactly the right moment / HSI The Especial Amsterdam (1400m, dirt), feature race of another otherwise modest Wednesday card at Hipódromo de San Isidro, was decided literally in the final stride, with 3-year-old fillies that were winners of one or more races providing a
May 21


Emisora Mundial stands out in the upcoming Especial Amsterdam
The Rubio B. filly looks to take another important step forward in her campaign this Wednesday at Hipódromo de San Isidro Esthetic Chic (right) looms as the main danger to Emisora Mundial / JUAN I. BOZZELLO One of those race meetings unlikely to leave much of a lasting mark will take place this afternoon at Hipódromo de San Isidro. With races of every kind on the program, including opportunities for older horses, the main attraction will come through the Especial Amsterdam (1
May 20


Decan Dall proved strongest in the Especial Snow Cat at La Plata
The son of Víctor Security bounced back from his latest setback and recorded the seventh victory of his career LA PLATA.- The Especial Snow Cat (1200m, dirt), which closed out Tuesday’s strong trio of featured events at this racetrack, produced a finish overflowing with excitement. Rediscovering his best form after a previous effort in which he never looked comfortable, Declan Dall surged late to capture the victory in another admirable ride from jockey Franco Menéndez, who c
May 20
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