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Los Llanos turned the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard into little more than a public workout
Trainer Marcelo Sueldo and jockey Gonzalo Borda completed a remarkable treble in the juvenile races, capping the afternoon with Los Llanos demolishing his rivals by 9 lengths, at La Plata LA PLATA.- The dominance of the team formed by trainer Marcelo Sueldo and jockey Gonzalo Borda in juvenile races—particularly at this racetrack—continues becoming more and more evident. And the clearest proof came Tuesday, when the pair completed a remarkable treble in the division, crowned
May 20


Pretty Fabulous stole the spotlight in the Handicap Haras Dilú
The daughter of Macho Fabuloso defeated heavy favorite Doña Chila, who broke last after a troubled start; both Enrique Weisheim and Lucas Guida were unseated during the running LA PLATA.- Producing a surprise result, Pretty Fabulous successfully carried the strong form she had been showing in allowance company into tougher company and captured the Handicap Haras Dilú (1000m, dirt), the first of three races above the ordinary level featured on Tuesday’s card at this racetrack.
May 20


A handicap and a special race round out the stakes schedule this afternoon at La Plata
Doña Chila (pictured) will shoulder top weight of 62 kilos in the Handicap Haras Dilú, while Cántaros Song, Atrevido Electric, and Declan Dall headline the field for the Especial Snow Cat at La Plata LA PLATA.- Tuesday’s card at this racetrack will also feature two races above the ordinary level through the Handicap Haras Dilú (1000m, dirt) and the Especial Snow Cat (1200m, dirt), the former restricted to mares four and up and the latter open to horses aged five and older, wi
May 19


Los Llanos and Unafraid give trainer Marcelo Sueldo a formidable hand in the upcoming Clásico Doyhenard
After three cancellations, the key steppingstone for 2-year-old colts will finally be contested this afternoon at La Plata Los Llanos coming off a tremendous victory in the Clásico Propietarios at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- It almost seems unbelievable, but it is finally happening. Two months after its original scheduled date, the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3-1300m, dirt) will at last be contested at this racetrack, following a chaotic series of interruptions that severely
May 19


Gouverneur Emerit and Chuck Spring captured Monday’s featured specials at Hipódromo de Palermo
Gouverneur Emerit prevailed over 1400 meters in the Especial Juan G. Ublich, while Chuck Spring captured the Especial Antonio F. Manzone over the straight kilometer distance Gouverneur Emerit and Chuck Spring turned in solid victories Monday in the featured specials JUAN I. BOZZELLO As happens every time Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo stages races specifically designed for horses campaigning in Argentina’s provincial circuits, the atmosphere around the grandstand felt live
May 19


The rapidly improving Nassau returned Rodrigo Blanco to the winner’s circle photos
The jockey, who returned to riding just a few weeks ago, celebrated another victory aboard the son of Forge, who looked outstanding over the 2200 meters of the Premio Don Rocky For Rodrigo Blanco, it was a special day. The feeling of winning once again, the first major step toward the dream that inspired his return to riding at a competitive level—to once more become a protagonist in major races, as he had been almost ever since beginning his career back in 1999. The statisti
May 18


The provincial circuit once again takes center stage on the dirt at Hipódromo de Palermo
The Especial Juan G. Ublich (1400m) and Especial Antonio F. Manzone (1000m) headline Monday’s program Horses campaigning on the provincial circuit will once again take center stage this Monday at Hipódromo de Palermothrough the Especial Juan G. Ublich (1400m, dirt) and the Especial Antonio F. Manzone (1000m, dirt), both restricted to horses aged three and up. In the race honoring the jockey, the three entrants with prior experience at the top level all performed well in their
May 18


Moon’s Destiny once again showcased her talent over the turf course at Hipódromo de Palermo
The Carampangue mare defeated Filippiada in the Handicap Juan A. Maldotti The turf course at Hipódromo de Palermo truly feels like home for Moon’s Destiny (56 1/2kg). The Carampanguemare secured her fifth victory from just seven starts over the surface this Sunday when capturing the Handicap Juan Alberto Maldotti (1400m), the tribute race honoring the unforgettable trainer. Coming off a fifth-place finish in the Clásico Asociación de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3),
May 18


El Gazpacho earned his revenge in the Clásico Blend
Runner-up to Don Rocky 12 months ago, the son of Bodemeister turned in the standout performance of Sunday’s card After eliminating outsider El Monsón (Hat Ninja) right at the break, El Gazpacho gradually built another convincing performance to capture the Clásico Blend (L-1600m, turf), Sunday’s feature event at Hipódromo de Palermo. Sent off the heavy favorite at 1.60-1, the son of Bodemeister adapted perfectly to the pace set by Costo Cero (Daddy Long Legs) and settled comfo
May 18


After Hours flew home to capture the featured special event
The daughter of Qué Vida Buena surprised Sia with a powerful late rally down the stretch LA PLATA.- It looked as though Sia (Puerto Escondido, 54kg) already had the Especial Bethysmal (1600m, dirt)safely in her grasp, the other feature event above allowance level on Saturday’s card at this racetrack. But then After Hours (54) came flying down the center of the track to snatch away the top prize in the final strides. The daughter of Qué Vida Buena turned for home second-to-las
May 17


The Tres Jotas machine continues to operate with perfect precision
Foto Mental captured the Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda (G3), giving the Tres Jotas operation a third stakes victory as breeder, owner, or both combined LA PLATA.- The entire Stud Tres Jotas team is enjoying a dream stretch, stringing together stakes victories over three consecutive days, whether as breeder, owner, or combining both roles, further reinforcing a history filled with success at Argentina’s major racetracks. This time it was at La Plata where the stable’s traditional
May 17


Ruby Rose bulldozed her rivals among the juveniles, delivering a flawless debut performance
The RDI filly posted by far the fastest time among the juvenile races, where Sam Bushido, Aki, and The Great Lovealso scored impressive victories Sam Bushido, Aki, Ruby Rose, and The Great Love stole the spotlight among the juveniles / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Friday’s card at Hipódromo de San Isidro featured a strong group of interesting allowance races, including several maiden events for 2-year-olds over 1400 meters, with an eye toward the upcoming Carreras de las Estrellas and th
May 16


Victoria Bayern heads to La Plata aiming to conquer a fiercely competitive Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda
The mare from Stud Rubio B. will face no shortage of dangerous rivals in Saturday’s feature event; the card will also include the Especial Bethysmal Victoria Bayern arrives at La Plata seeking another major victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- With the usual rotation of major racing venues, Saturday’s spotlight shifts to this racetrack, where a 13-race program has been assembled featuring the Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda (G3-1400m, dirt) and the Especial Bethysmal (1600m, dirt
May 16


Bailarín de Venecia delivered his best performance and captured the Clásico Santiago Lawrie in gate-to-wire fashion
The son of Angiolo held on gamely to defeat Land of Promise by a neck, while favorite Camuflaje crossed third, another length behind Within the second tier of the sprint division, there are several names that appear repeatedly in stakes company. Bailarín de Venecia is certainly one of them and, while consistency is not exactly his trademark, when he decides to bring his best game, he can produce performances like the one that allowed him to shine this Friday in the Clásico Sa
May 16


Camuflaje shook off the rust from his comeback run and now aims to return to the top level of the sprint division
The son of Orpen returned from a lengthy layoff with a victory in the Handicap Kendal and now sets his sights on the Clásico Santiago Lawrie (G3) When San Isidro truly feels like San Isidro, the atmosphere changes completely. There is enthusiasm, anticipation, a genuine desire to know what will happen, which horses will win, and to stay connected with the sport. The Jockey Cluboval has assembled a strong program for this Friday, the complete opposite of what unfolded last Wed
May 15


El Resero Con Capa, a true work of art among the sprinters
The son of Angiolo reaffirmed where he feels most comfortable by capturing the Clásico Julio Corte (L) LA PLATA.- Sprinting around one turn is unquestionably the natural habitat of El Resero Con Capa, and he offered another emphatic reminder of that fact with a thoroughly dominant victory in Thursday’s Clásico Julio Corte (L-1100m, fast dirt), the feature event at this racetrack. After a pair of below-par efforts over 1400 meters, the son of Angiolo delivered a crystal-clear
May 15


El Resero Con Capa returns to sprinting around one turn at La Plata, his preferred specialty
The son of Angiolo will seek to regain leadership of the division with a victory in the Clásico Julio Corte (L) LA PLATA.- A highly appealing showdown among the local sprinters will take place Thursday in the Clásico Julio Corte (L-1100m, dirt) for horses aged three and up under weight-for-age conditions. The race appears ideally suited for El Resero Con Capa to reclaim his place atop the sprint rankings after losing some momentum in recent weeks. Hero of last season’s Clásic
May 14


In a movie-like finish, Reina Casada caught Farra Girl right on the wire
The daughter of Long Island Sound captured the victory in the 2000-meter Especial Seductor at San Isidro Out in the center of the track, Reina Casada nailed Farra Girl right on the wire / JUAN I. BOZZELLO For the first time in her long career, the admirable Reina Casada managed to string together back-to-back victories, further confirming the excellent form she is enjoying as she approaches her seventh birthday. While most mares her age are already retired to the breeding she
May 14


Reina Casada targets the Especial Seductor at San Isidro
Approaching her seventh birthday, the daughter of Long Island Sound will seek another valuable victory on the auxiliary dirt track Another typical Wednesday afternoon awaits at Hipódromo de San Isidro, with modest racing once again dominating the landscape. At the top of the limited stakes action sits the Especial Seductor, contested over 2000 meters on dirt for mares aged five and older with three or more victories, offering a purse that—once deductions are applied—will bare
May 13


Ma Perque showed immense grit all the way around to shine in the Handicap British Empire
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
May 12
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