The Haras La Valkiria homebred scored in wire-to-wire fashion, just holding off the late charge of Victoria Bayern in the final strides La Tasmania (on the rail) held off the late surge of Victoria Bayern in the final strides / SANTILLANO When Alfredo Farioli launched his breeding operation from his farm in Esperanza , Santa Fe , the dream was to produce top-quality horses, remain competitive, and challenge the market with his Haras La Valkiria , starting from the ground up

An impressive speed duel looms in the Jerry Honor; among the stayers, the son of Bodemeister is a solid candidate. El Epecuen has shone brighter than ever since dropping back to the straight / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – A double feature of stakes action headlines this Saturday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , though the lower-graded event proves to be far more enticing than its program companion. On one hand, the stayers will meet in a somewhat modest rene

In a formidable head-to-head battle from the gates to the wire, the son of Gidu defeated his rival by three-quarters of a length. Garboso Frank managed to draw clear only in the final furlong / HSI SAN ISIDRO, Argentina – It is early in the season, admittedly. However, the spectacle delivered by Garboso Frank (Gidu) and Beauty Sea (Seahenge) in Friday’s Clásico Río de La Plata (L-1,200m, diagonal turf) at San Isidro is already positioning itself as a "Race of the Year" c

They come from leading the order in the Clásico Intendente Melchor Posse at Palermo and now they face each other on the San Isidro turf Garboso Frank when he defeated Beauty Sea on the Palermo turf / HAPSA San Isidro Racetrack will offer its best program of the week this Friday, with high-level races on the turf, adorned by a new version of the Clásico Río de La Plata (L-1200 m, turf), a handicap for horses 3 years and older. As has been the case lately, there will be very

The Stud Pauli filly captured the Clásico Amilcar A. Mercader (L), defeating Grosella by a length and shining a spotlight on her sire Gota Clara Sos overtook the pacesetter Grosella in the final furlong / HLP LA PLATA.— It was far from easy for Gota Clara Sos to justify her heavy favoritism in the Clásico Amilcar A. Mercader (L-1000m, normal dirt) and establish herself as the early leader of the juvenile filly division at this track. This Thursday, the chestnut maintained h

The daughter of Made You Look debuted with a comfortable win in the Especial Apertura and aims to remain undefeated; four of the seven entrants are still maidens Gota Clara Sos looks to stay unbeaten and achieve stakes-winner status / HLP LA PLATA.— The Clásico Amilcar A. Mercader (L-1000m, dirt) will open the selection process for 2-year-old fillies this afternoon at this city's racetrack, featuring the significant fact that four of the seven confirmed runners are still mai

With Mi Negra Paula and Kelly Rose scratched, the daughter of Treasure Beach cruised to a 6-length victory in Wednesday’s San Isidro feature Lost Beach took command midway through the stretch and drew off with ease / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The late withdrawals of Mi Negra Paula (Reflecting) and Kelly Rose (Il Campione) left the Especial Perrier (1,400m, normal dirt)—the most important race of Wednesday’s card at Hipódromo de San Isidro —without two of its primary contenders. The

The mare from Stud Los Machitos stands out in the Especial Perrier on the San Isidro dirt Mi Negra Paula es carta para el especial de San Isidro / ARCHIVO / JUAN I. BOZZELLO For a Wednesday, it’s fair to say things won’t be as dull as usual at Hipódromo de San Isidro . With several races rescheduled from Sunday, the class of the day will be provided by the Especial Perrier , contested over 1,400 meters on the dirt for mares 5-year-olds and up with three or more wins. Offering

The bay representing Stud Doctor S. captured the Clásico Fortunato Novara (G3), while El Ernesto was disqualified from second to fifth Norte was perfectly handled by jockey Franco Menéndez / HLP LA PLATA.— Argentine racing is going through a stretch of unpredictable stakes results. Following the upset victories on Saturday by Full Keynote (Full Mast) and Miss Talento (Equal Talent) at San Isidro , and Embozada Rim (Remote) on Sunday at Palermo , it was now the turn for Tue

The son of Winning Prize has been sidelined for four months, but is ready to make up for lost time Paraná Miní has already secured five stakes victories throughout his career / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.— A high-stakes clash awaits the milers this Tuesday in the Clásico Fortunato Novara (G3), the feature event for 3-year-olds and up at the local track. While only six runners will face the starter, the compact field offers contenders for every preference, notably Paraná Miní

With Emanuel Flores in the irons, she won from gate to wire in the Handicap Tintilla Tormenta China has now secured three consecutive victories / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Handicap Tintilla (1000m, normal dirt), the main event of Monday's card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , was essentially a one-horse race. The favorite, Tormenta China , broke on top and stayed on top, leaving her rivals without the slightest glimmer of hope. Carrying a middle weight of 55 kilos, she never

The daughter of Nicholas outfinished the brave pacesetter Igual No Soy in the Clásico Miguel Angel y Tomás Juárez Celman (G2) Stormy Summer: Built for the battle / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Stormy Summer displays a variety of qualities in every performance: her raw speed, an almost ideal affinity for the Palermo turf, and, above all, a remarkable grit to pull through in difficult races. This Sunday at Palermo , the Haras Carampangue homebred did it again against older fillies and m

The son of Le Blues took a resounding revenge on Enter the Club, who had previously beaten him in the Congreve at San Isidro Lebrón Blues could have won by an even wider margin / JUAN IGNACIO BOZELLO Only three of the four entrants for the Clásico Guillermo Kemmis (G3-1000m) faced the starter, and among them, there was no parity whatsoever. In his first outing on the dirt, Lebrón Blues showcased the best of his repertoire, proved unstoppable, and exacted a comprehensive rev

After 32 years, a 2-year-old filly achieved her first career victory in the traditional Clásico at Palermo Embozada Rim and Lucas González dominated from gate to wire in the Casares / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The first major step of the season for 2-year-old fillies at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo delivered a massive upset as the outsider Embozada Rim secured victory in the Clásico Carlos Casares (G3-1000m, dirt). Sent off at odds of 33-to-1 ($34.00), the bay filly representing

The 2025 version winner faces the rising filly from Carampangue, with Percadora Joy as the third contender in the dispute Obra Clásica winning the Juárez Celman in 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Sundays have been a neglected day for national racetracks, with many betting agencies out of the picture, making it hard to find attractive programs at the end of the week. However, this time, Palermo is stepping up with three stakes races, launching the selective process for 2-year-olds w

The colt and the filly will seek to be stars at the start of the select process for 2-year-olds on the dirt at Palermo Enter the Club already won the Congreve in San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO This Sunday, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will take its first steps within the select process for products born in 2023 with the Guillermo Kemmis (G3) and Carlos Casares (G3) classics, both over the sand kilometer. In a complicated moment for national racing—with betting levels tha

Gran Muñeca's colt repeated the feat of Full Keid, his own brother, and won the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz, at $ 71.20, in San Isidro Brian Enrique unleashes his celebration on Full Keynote / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The first G1 of the season in Argentina arrived with a shockwave, as 3 of the 4 horses with the highest odds in the field ended up forming the trifecta—totally unexpected for the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz (G1-2000 m, normal turf). This, in part,

The daughter of Equal Talento came from the handicaps to defeat the Brazilian Neowise by half a length Miss Talento (left) was able to beat Neowise in the final furlong / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The division of female turf stayers at Hipódromo de San Isidro kicked off the season with a surprise in the Clásico Juan Shaw (G2), whose 2200 meters were the first of two stakes steps on a Saturday afternoon that later offered another giant blow in the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Ho

The horse from Haras El Angel de Venecia, who finished second to Obataye in the Pellegrini, is betting on another G1 victory The Gladiator's Hat winning the Rocha 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The big season kicks off this Saturday in Argentina . The Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz (G1-2000 m, turf) will be run, the first G1 of 2026, which, as so often before, will carry weight regarding the Jockey Club Argentino's nomination of its representative for the Gran Premio Latin

The colt from Stud El Basti took the risk, led the way, and ended up winning by 5 lengths in the Clásico Good Manners; Comando Secreto was second following the serious injury to El Estimado Don Zahir and a convincing victory on the Palermo dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Running on the lead in a short field, especially when the top candidate plays his cards from behind, can offer dividends as good as those collected this Friday by Don Zahir , winning the Clásico Good Manners very s