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Siete Lagos showed improvement to graduate in the Clásico Islas Malvinas
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
Apr 4


Pasión del Alma Pass set for the Clásico Islas Malvinas
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
Apr 3


Without Folke Dancer, Magyar did not miss the opportunity to shine once again
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
Apr 3


Folke Dancer looks for his moment in the spotlight at La Plata
The Forge colt enters in strong current form as he targets the Especial Malvinas Argentinas, assigned the high weight of 58 kilos Folke Dancer has been showing excellent form in the sprinting division / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- A 13-race program marks Holy Thursday at La Plata , headlined by the Especial Malvinas Argentinas at five furlongs for 4-year-olds and up with at least three career victories. Folke Dancer looks primed to take advantage of his current run of for
Apr 2


Reina Casada returned to her top form and, for now, retirement to the farm can wait
The Long Island Sound filly scored a comfortable victory in the Especial Neápolis, ending a 5-month winless drought Reina Casada saved every inch of ground along the rail / JUAN I. BOZZELLO If there is one thing Reina Casada has in abundance, it is generosity. And this Wednesday, with her 7th birthday fast approaching on the calendar, the mare from Stud San Isidoro reunited with victory in the Especial Neápolis , the most important race of another quiet card, contested ove
Apr 2


Vástago Salvaje enjoyed a standout performance at San Isidro
The Candy Ride stallion notched 3 straight winners on the card, a remarkable feat Vástago Salvaje passed away early at age 10 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It was a striking scene this Wednesday at San Isidro Racecourse , as three offspring of a stallion with limited crops won in consecutive races. Had this occurred with Il Campione ( Scat Daddy ) or Fortify ( Distorted Humor ), who cover much larger books of mares, it might not have drawn such attention. However, the protagonist of
Apr 2


Especial Neápolis: Sia Steps Up to Face In-Form Lost Beach
The daughter of Puerto Escondido has been a model of consistency, boasting a record of 4 wins and 4 runner-up finishes in just 8 career starts. She will test her stamina this time out as she tackles the mile distance for the first time Lost Beach will attempt to secure her third consecutive victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo de San Isidro offers another low-profile midweek card this Wednesday, a recurring theme for the venue’s schedule. The afternoon's focal point is
Apr 1


La Watson produced a powerful response to draw away and win by far...
The daughter of Hurricane Cat preserved her unbeaten record at La Plata, drawing off to capture the Clásico Vit Reina over 2000 meters by a commanding 8-length margin La Watson looms as a major player in the staying division at La Plata for the 2026 season / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina — For La Watson, the racetrack in this city seems to be her own backyard. After debuting there with a victory in a conditional race, the filly from Stud Juanjo made the trip once again from her st
Apr 1


Red Chilly capitalized on the opportunity to claim a satisfying win
The daughter of Il Mercato defeated favorite Baby Shark by 1 1/2 lengths in the Especial Haras Vacación Everyone gathers for the winner's circle photo with Red Chilly / HLP The Especial Haras Vacación (1500m, heavy dirt) , the first of two features on Tuesday’s card at the forest circuit, appeared wide open on paper. Amidst a sea of contenders, it was Red Chilly who surged strongest to the shore, making the most of her light weight of 52 kilograms to secure the most signifi
Apr 1


La Watson finds a prime opportunity to add a stakes victory to her resume
The daughter of Hurricane Cat stretches out to 2000 meters in the Clásico Vit Reina, while the Especial Haras Vacación appears well within reach for Puerta Plateada Jockey Jorge Peralta has been named to ride both La Watson and La Paltrow on the card / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- The Tuesday card at La Plata features a compact 10-race program headlined by two stakes events for fillies and mares. The centerpiece is the 2000-meter Clásico Vit Reina , a weight-for-age test tha
Mar 31


Spicy Vibe Prevails in Thrilling Photo Finish
Spicy Vibe secured the Handicap Resuello in a blanket finish, where the first four across the wire were separated by less than a length Spicy Vibe surged late on the outside to prevail at the wire / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Handicap Resuello produced the finish of the season at Palermo on Monday, as the top four finishers hit the wire separated by less than a length. In a wide-open 1100-meter sprint over a heavy main track, it was Spicy Vibe (Santillano) who proved best, surgi
Mar 31


Rollanda made it look easy to capture the Handicap Jacinto Rafael Herrera
The Rubio B. color-bearer confirmed her top form over a heavy dirt track, capturing the race honoring the legendary Peruvian jockey Rollanda scored with complete authority / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Rollanda ($2.10) overcame a field-high 128-pound assignment to post a convincing victory in Monday’s featured Handicap Jacinto Rafael Herrera at Palermo. The victory marked the second consecutive handicap score for the Rubio B. runner, who appears to have found her best stride as a 5-y
Mar 31


Live Your Life romps on sloppy track; Colorado del Monte scores in debut
The filly validated her strong debut with a 7-length romp; the colt earned a spot in the upcoming Grade 1 Montevideo Live Your Life, Colorado del Monte turn in dominant performances / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The juvenile division took center stage Sunday at Palermo, and the rising stars did not disappoint as the first major tests of the Argentine season loom. While The Great Terms (The Great Day) and Desert Voice (Dabster) battled out a thriller in the G3 Clasico Pedro E. y Manue
Mar 30


Contra Pronóstico won't have it easy at all
Carrying a demanding 61 1/2 kilos, he will face Filoso Class in the Handicap Resuello Contra Pronóstico winning at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The stakes doubleheader this Monday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will be completed by the Handicap Resuello , contested over 1,100 meters on the straight and open to horses 4 years old and up, likely with the added challenge of an altered track surface. Six runners were confirmed, although it remains to be seen if El Roman
Mar 30


Rollanda aims for more in the tribute to Jacinto
Rubio B.'s mare will carry the top weight of 58 kilos; Princesa Candy, her main rival Rollanda has already won on the heavy track at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Seeking to maintain her current strong form, Rollanda emerges as the top candidate for the Handicap Jacinto Rafael Herrera (1,200m, dirt), the first of two stakes races to be held this afternoon at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . The mare from Stud Rubio B. , who will carry the top weight of 58 kilos, is coming
Mar 30


Mani Girl and Pancho Gio: Names to Watch
The filly and the colt both sparkled over a heavy dirt mile and are now being pointed toward the upcoming Grade 1 fixtures Pancho Gio and Mani Girl proved their class over the heavy going / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Heavy rains forced Saturday’s scheduled turf fixtures at San Isidro onto the main track, but the change in surface did little to dampen the rising profiles of two-year-olds Mani Girl and Pancho Gio . Both sophomores relished the testing heavy dirt mile as they began to s
Mar 30


The Great Terms and a bold gamble that yielded the best of dividends
The colt trained by Omar Labanca swapped turf for dirt, overcoming both the challenge and the favorite Desert Voice in the Clásico Miguel Cané (G2) The Great Terms pulled away from Desert Voice in the final stages / HAPSA BUENOS AIRES (Special for Turf Diario ).— Omar Labanca took a significant risk with The Great Terms , but the gamble ultimately paid off. Following two victories on the turf, one of them a stakes race, the trainer brought the son of The Great Day to the d
Mar 29


Desert Voice is seeking a victory that will make him a protagonist
The son of Dabster is chasing the trophy in the 1,400 meters of the Clásico Pedro E. y Manuel A. Crespo (G3), this Sunday at Palermo Desert Voice winning in his debut / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It’s a Sunday with unfriendly weather, but with good racing at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . The 2-year-olds will be the main protagonists, featuring a pair of 1,500-meter maiden races and the Clásico Pedro E. y Manuel A. Crespo (G3-1,400m, dirt), a bridge toward the Gran Premio Monte
Mar 29


After a 227-day absence, Camuflaje had the best of returns
Carrying 59 1/2 kilos, the son of Orpen prevailed in the Handicap Kendal and is now ready to return to the stakes level Camuflaje dominated by the 250-meter mark and became unreachable / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After 227 days without racing, the veteran Camuflaje had an ideal return to the tracks, winning the Handicap Kendal (1,000m, turf), the centerpiece of Saturday's card at San Isidro Racecourse , contested over a heavy track. A horse of unquestionable ability and with strong
Mar 29


Hiran, the favorite for the Handicap Kendal
Hiran, a son of Santillano, will face Bailarín de Venecia and Camuflaje on the San Isidro straight Hiran, multiple stakes winner on the San Isidro turf straight / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With a solid conditional card—likely to see most races moved to the dirt—the Handicap Kendal will provide the high-level flair for this Saturday's meeting at the Hipódromo de San Isidro . Scheduled over 1,000 meters on the turf, the race features Hiran ( Santillano ) as a strong contender, though
Mar 28
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