Following a stumble in Buenos Aires, the Carampangue homebred shone over her preferred distance and surface A slip is not a fall, and Stormy Summer proved just that during a highly entertaining Sunday of racing at Hipódromo de San Isidro, returning to winning ways by taking the trophy in the Clásico General Las Heras (G3). Over a distance and surface where she is a true specialist—the 1400 meters on the turf—the brown mare resolved with absolute authority a race that, on pape

Bumped at the break, she dropped to last and from there rallied down the stretch to win by 11 lengths in the best time among the day's 4 juvenile events; Forty's Rim, Redemption Song, and Unión de Todos each had their share of merit in their respective maiden victories The multiple 2-year-old races decided this Sunday at Hipódromo de San Isidro left a flurry of important headlines, highlighted by the way the filly Robate Un Beso kicked off her campaign, delivering a colossal

After 3 graded stakes attempts, and carrying just 53 kilos, she won easily in the Handicap Cote D'Or Dropping considerably in class, and carrying a featherweight, Paxing rediscovered victory in the Handicap Cote D'Or (1600m, normal dirt), the feature event of Saturday's card at Hipódromo Palermo. After contesting several graded stakes, including at the highest level, the mare from Stud Haras La Gringa felt fully at home with just 53 units in her saddle, tracking the pacesette

The daughter of Mask seeks redemption after finishing third in the Clásico Vale Dori, and dangerous rivals are in plenty supply The racing weekend in Argentina will be completed with the card that awaits this Sunday on the turf at San IsidroRacetrack—always depending on weather conditions, of course, which, should they worsen, could lead to massive transfers to the dirt track. With several conditional races of high projection in the mix, the feature event will be provided by

The daughter of Señor Candy carries superior credentials and will shoulder a permissive 57 1/2 kilos This afternoon at Palermo Racetrack will not feature the usual quality meeting that typically opens the weekend. There will be 16 races in total, many of them filling the card alongside some entertaining conditional events, but not much more. Even within the stakes schedule, the offering is lean, coming by way of the Handicap Cote D'Or, which will measure winning mares 4 years

The daughter of Storm Embrujado nailed Reina Casada on the wire by a nose in the Halo Ola at San Isidro In a green-flag finish, and after several minutes of suspense, the Especial Halo Ola (2000 m, normal dirt), the main event of a poor Friday card at San Isidro racetrack, went to Dona Zoe. Carrying over the great form she had been showing in conditional races after returning from a layoff earlier this season, the daughter of Storm Embrujado nailed Reina Casada (Long Island S

After Finishing 1-2 Separated by a Half-Head, They Square Off This Afternoon in the Especial Halo Ola Over 2000 Meters Reina Casada and Farra Girl, Deciding the Especial Seductor / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It hurts the eyes to see most of the racing programs scheduled at the main tracks in Argentina, where low-quality races have taken by storm what used to represent the highest possible standard. What will take place this Friday at San Isidrowill be no exception to the rule, anchored

The daughter of Endorsement claimed the Especial Mangangá, Thursday's feature race, defeating the favorite by 1 1/2 lengths LA PLATA.– It seemed that Emely (Il Campione, 58) was going to make a winning comeback. However, in the closing stages of the Especial Mangangá, Winning Wind (Endorsement, 56) charged from the back of the pack to snatch the victory, guided by Gonzalo Borda who is currently in a state of grace, as he completed a brilliant four-timer on the day to firmly a

The daughter of Il Campione stands out in the 1000-meter Especial Mangangá, running for a shameful purse of 3,250,000 pesos LA PLATA.– The mare that wins this afternoon's Especial Mangangá in La Plata will take home a purse of $3,250,000 pesos, from which 30 percent must be deducted, leaving the owner with just enough to cover a little over a month of training fees—a shameful situation and a lack of respect that racing participants do not deserve. In an endless crisis, the ra

In a duel between daughters of Puerto Escondido, she defeated Sia by half a neck and, in the process, captured the Trébol bonus Rallying on the outside part of the track ended up being the key to success for Hidden Vision JUAN I. BOZZELLO Two daughters of the champion Puerto Escondido decided the Handicap Rafale (1600 m, wet dirt), the featured race of Wednesday's card at the San Isidro Racetrack. Coming off 2 consecutive victories in the alternative category, Hidden Vision

Following their 1-2 finish in the Clásico Miss Loren at La Plata, they now square off in the Handicap Rafale on the San Isidro dirt End of Spring Aims for a Different Kind of Triumph / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is the case almost every Wednesday, San Isidro Racetrack will transform into the realm of mediocrity, featuring a card packed with alternative-category events and races for veteran horses. The high point of the afternoon will be provided by the Handicap Rafale (1600 m, dirt)

The son of Long Island Sound held off Oro Azteca by a nose, when on the television broadcast it looked as though he had lost It looks as though Soy Isleño (inside) is losing, but he dropped his head just in time / HLP LA PLATA.– The replay of the finish for the Clásico About Today (1000 m, normal dirt), the most important event of Tuesday's card at this city's racetrack, can be watched over and over again, and almost every time, it leaves the impression that Oro Azteca and hi

The son of Daniel Boone steps up as the leading figure over the 1000 meters at La Plata, favored by the weight-for-age conditions LA PLATA.– Speed will be the main protagonist of the rather lackluster meeting to be held this Tuesday at this city's racetrack, featuring the Clásico About Today as the centerpiece event. Scheduled over 1000 meters for horses 4 years old and upward, under weight-for-age conditions, it offers Vespaciano the opportunity to add a new victory to his t

The son of Todo Un Amiguito closed down the outside and got the better of Príncipe Soñado and Sebi Torres in the Especial Juan Alberto Maciel In 2023, Amiguito Don José had put together a highly outstanding campaign in selective stakes. He was second in the Polla de Potrillos (G3) at La Plata, third in the Doyhenard (G3), and fourth in the Clásico Old Man (G3). However, as so often happens, early exposure to the highest level takes its toll, and his subsequent seasons were sp

The daughter of Il Mercato prevailed by 3 lengths over Sir Brave; Moon's Destiny failed to handle the footing and trailed the field With the switch to the main track, everything changes in the Platería. On the turf, Moon's Destiny (Orpen, 58 1/2) is almost infallible, and she will face Filippiada (Il Mercato, 57) and Splash Park (Safety Check, 53) once again, her close pursuers in the Handicap Juan Alberto Maldotti. But with the rotation to the dirt, her rivals seem to posses

The Handicap Platería and the Especial Juan A. Maciel stand out on an afternoon where the rain will also take center stage Moon's Destiny Is Much Better on Turf Than on Dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After another Sunday without racing, the action returns this afternoon with a 15-race card at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, with rain taking center stage. Among several conditions races for 2-year-olds, there will be 2 events above the ordinary level. On one hand, mares 4 years ol

The two colts hit the right note over the 1400 meters on turf, climbing to the forefront of a division that is always attractive On the outside, Don Griego maintained his unbeaten record over 1400 meters, defeating Cosmic Stripes / HSI The field for the Clásico Pippermint (G2-1400 m, good turf), Saturday's other great race at San Isidro Racecourse, was packed with experienced horses boasting plenty of exposure at the highest level. However, when it came to the definition, the

The son of Suggestive Boy lavished quality to hold off Viejo Varieté and capture the Clásico Forli (G2) On the inside, Vundu held off Viejo Variete / HSI If there is a need to talk about class, Vundu can be considered one of its flagbearers. There is almost no race in which he does not make sure to demonstrate that he has it in abundance. As happened this Saturday at San Isidro Racecourse, where the horse from Stud Gran Ascochinga displayed all his talent to find victory once

Vundu and Thor Medina stand out in the first of those clashes; proven horses and others on the rise face off in the remainder Vundu seeks a return to victory in the Clásico Forli / JUAN I. BOZZELLO SAN ISIDRO, Buenos Aires (Special to Turf Diario).– A spectacular meeting has been prepared for this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the kind that is an absolute pleasure to enjoy. With many 2-year-old races in the mix, the highlights will be provided by the Clásico Forli (G2-

The daughter of Winning Prize fought from the start with her two rivals and at the wire ended up achieving the best victory of her campaign It was an almost relentless battle from the start among the three. For a moment, it seemed that Lissette Island (Lizard Island) was going to be able to continue her winning streak and justify her heavy favoritism of $1.50; La Bella Otero(Daddy Long Legs) also threatened for a few seconds that she could take the cup. However, in the end, t