The son of Il Campione emerges as the main candidate in the Clásico Uruguay (2000 m), the centerpiece of Saturday's card at La Plata Racecourse El Bolivariano is in peak form / HLP LA PLATA. — Stayers will take center stage in the main event this Saturday at the local racecourse , with the Clásico Uruguay trophy up for grabs. Scheduled over 2,000 meters for horses 3 years old and up, under weight-for-age conditions, it is considered the start of the long road leading to th

Just like The Great Cash in 2025, another son of the Firmamento horse claimed the first stakes challenge of the generation Enter the Club proved strong in the final 100 meters / HSI The class of 2023 now has its first standout name. It is Enter the Club , the colt who maintained his undefeated record this Friday by winning the Clásico Congreve (L) over 1,000 meters on the turf at San Isidro . Following a solid debut on the dirt at Palermo , the change of surface was no is

Contested over the turf kilometer, this event marks the first stakes test for the new crop, serving as the centerpiece of a must-watch card Sixties Pen Puts Undefeated Record on the Line in the Congreve / JUAN I. BOZZELLO This is more like it. A superb program has been prepared for this Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, featuring turf, quality, an almost ideal number of races, and a better-positioned schedule, as it kicks off at 2 PM (a bit later would be ideal, but it’s a

The son of Il Campione, entering off two consecutive allowance victories, justified his favoritism by finishing 3 lengths ahead of his closest rival El Estimado Cruises to Decisive Victory / HAPSA High temperatures, humidity, and rain that came and went—at one point, a deluge soaked the paddock while only a drizzle fell at the grandstand, all against the backdrop of a spectacular rainbow. Amidst this climatic back-and-forth, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo held an atypical

Boasting an impressive record of 6 wins from 9 starts and assigned a featherweight of just 56 1/2 kilos (approx. 125 lbs), the son of Manipulator stands as the top choice against Bienhechor, Payucano, and several others Che Vivi Seeks First Victory Away from La Plata / HLP A Thursday afternoon of racing at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo awaits, with the heat maintaining its relentless grip on the City of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas. It is a card with few highlights i

Top-Weight Daughter of Forge Takes Handicap Lombardo Gate-to-Wire Herd Immunity Holds Firm Along the Rail as Gigantografía Surges Wide / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The return of Herd Immunity could not have been more encouraging. Carrying the top weight of 58 1/2 kilos (approx. 129 lbs) , the high-quality daughter of Forge captured Wednesday’s Handicap Lombardo (1800m, dirt) , the feature race at San Isidro . In doing so, she justified the top pick from Turf Diario and returned a g

Wednesday’s card at San Isidro took place at an impossible time, a critical point to which management must begin to pay closer attention The Great Jazz Makes a Strong Return on the San Isidro Dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Extreme Heat, Low Handle, and Promising Wins by The Great Jazz and Packam at San Isidro Between the heat, the summer season, and a lack of quality—though it wasn't the worst of days, to be fair—Wednesday's card at San Isidro produced a meager result at the window

The daughter of Forge will carry 58 1/2 kilos in the Handicap Lombardo, where she is set to face South Briole, Gigantografía, and others Herd Immunity Aims to Regain Top Form for Stakes Return / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Racing returns to Hipódromo de San Isidro this Wednesday with a card that steps up slightly in quality, though it remains far from a blockbuster event. Among the 14 scheduled races, the feature is the Handicap Lombardo , contested over 1800 meters on the dirt . Open

On a card marked by a low technical level, they secured victories that push them closer to the higher-stakes ranks Larson broke sharply and held firm from the start to defeat Cielo Grande / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Beyond Ataka (Señor Candy) ’s victory in the Handicap El Centauro , Monday’s program at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo wasn't exactly one for the history books. The country’s main tracks have started the season in full "summer mode," with the schedule mostly consisting o

The mare representing Stud Puey launched a sustained rally to reel in the runaway Legítima Blan in the final strides Ataka rallied from the back of the pack to secure her sixth career victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After nearly 6 months without crossing the wire first, the talented Ataka (58 1/2 kg.) found her way back to the winner's circle this Monday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . She was unstoppable, unleashing a powerful rally in the Handicap El Centauro , the feature

The daughter of Il Campione enters on the back of two consecutive stakes victories, but now faces a deep field of rivals ready to challenge her for the early lead Emely returns to a track and distance that suit her well / JUAN I. BOZZELLO There is growing concern regarding the lackluster quality of the racing cards recently held at the country's main tracks. This Monday, Palermo hosts another one of those dates with little to offer in terms of class, aiming for high handle

In a standout performance marking his return to La Plata, the Tres Jotas colt romped by 9 lengths in the Clásico Emilio Casares (L) El Resero Con Capa made it look easy / HLP The return of El Resero Con Capa to his home track could not have been more spectacular. After a stumble on the San Isidro turf in the Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1) , the Stud-Haras Tres Jotas homebred put on a show this Sunday, coasting to victory in the Clásico Emilio Casares (L-1200m, dirt

Winner of the most recent Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2), he enters off a sub-par effort in the Unzué (G1) on the San Isidro straight El Resero Con Capa winning the Ciudad de La Plata over Es Aristocrático / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- Several of the best current sprinters on the turn will square off this Sunday in the Clasico Emilio Casares (L-1200m, dirt) , the feature event of the card at the racetrack in this city. Without a doubt, the main attraction is the local retu

For both runners, the result signaled a significant move up the rankings within the turf stayers' division; unfortunately, Jazz Seiver sustained an injury and was pulled up On the outside, Pecado Original caught Chelato right at the wire to force a dead heat / HSI The turf stayer division is currently in a rebuilding phase following the shockwaves sent by the victory of the Brazilian-bred Obataye (Courtier) in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) . Along that path, Saturd

The Tinta Roja mare turned the tables on her recent conqueror from the Clásico Potri Pe, defeating her in the Clásico Aníbal Etchart Vieja Amiga Mask rallied along the rail to secure her career-best victory / HSI Revenge arrived quickly for Vieja Amiga Mask (58 1/2 kg.) , who narrowly defeated Pretoriana (Daniel Boone, 55) in the Clasico Anibal D. Etchart (1000m, turf) , turning the tables after falling to that same rival in the Clasico Potri Pe just a few weeks ago. Undete

Sidelined since the 2024 G1 Carlos Pellegrini, the two-time G1 winner will face five rivals; the Clasico Aníbal Etchart, held over the straight turf, is the day’s other stakes feature Jazz Seiver, a standout stayer seeking a return to top form / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The year is gaining momentum, and for this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro , several interesting races are scheduled, including the Clasico Botafogo (G3-2000m, turf) and the Clasico Aníbal D. Etchart (1000m, turf

The daughter of Strategos romped by six lengths in the Clásico Santiago Luro, finding her way back to the winner’s circle following a pair of recent defeats Calle de Tierra proved rock-solid through the final furlongs / HLP LA PLATA.- LA PLATA, ARG – Calle de Tierra (Strategos) couldn't have asked for a better start to her campaign. Despite a brief moment of uncertainty at the top of the lane, Stud El Gruñón’s bay filly delivered a clinical performance Tuesday to capture t

Following a fifth-place effort in his Palermo debut six weeks ago, the son of Distinctiv Passion found the winner's circle for the first time at La Plata Fantoche Pass Goes Wire-to-Wire in Especial Iniciación / HLP LA PLATA, ARG – Following a change in ownership and a fifth-place debut effort on the Palermo straight six weeks ago, Fantoche Pass (Distinctiv Passion) took a significant step forward at El Bosque Tuesday. Dominating from the jump, the colt secured a comfortabl

The filly, racing for Stud Pauli, scored by several lengths despite a slow break; it was a one-two finish for Haras Gran Muñeca as breeder and also for freshman sire Made You Look William Pereyra had time to settle Gota Clara Sos into stride / HLP Gota Clara Sos (Made You Look) put on a clinic Tuesday at El Bosque, overcoming a sluggish start to capture the Especial Apertura (1000m, dirt) in eye-catching fashion. Trained by Marcelo Sueldo at San Isidro’s Campo 2, the chest

The daughter of Storm Embrujado drew off in style from La Meninha and Elenika to land the fourth—and finest—victory of her career Bachata Queen sacó adelante un desafío complicado, y se afianza / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— A major upset highlighted Tuesday’s curtain-raiser to the 2026 season at this venue, as Bachata Queen delivered a commanding performance to capture the G3 Clásico Lucio Taborda, the centerpiece of the afternoon. Making just her se