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Persistence Pays Off for Maylena in Season Closer
The daughter of Que Vida Buena took the Especial Paris Queen over High Rimout, who was compromised by a slow start "Kept in the clear, Maylena asserted dominance over High Rimout and Beauty Check to secure her biggest career victory / HLP LA PLATA.- Maylena long-threatened a stakes-level score, and on the final card of the season at La Plata Tuesday, the consistent filly finally found the winner’s circle in the Especial Paris Queen . Carrying 54kg, the daughter of Que Vida B
Dec 31, 2025


Sono Perfetto Targets the Clausura, Argentina’s Final Stakes of the Season
The son of Tetaze, one of the leading sophomores of 2025 at La Plata, comes off a solid fourth-place finish in the Dardo Rocha (G1) Sono Perfetto Aims for a Return to the Winner’s Circle in the Clausura / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— Another season comes to a close for Argentine racing, and it will be La Plata Racecourse that provides the grand finale, having put together a full-scale program featuring 17 races, three of them above the allowance level.
Dec 30, 2025


Maylena and Indy Pro Look for Special Wins to Close the Season
The filly lines up as a leading player in the Paris Queen (1000m), while the colt faces a demanding field in the Tan Cerezo Indy Pro when he finished ahead of Che Vivi, before later being disqualified / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— The long and appealing card that will bring the 2025 season to a close at the La Plata racetrack will feature two additional races above the allowance level alongside the G2 Clásico Clausura. On the program are the Paris Que
Dec 30, 2025


Juan Carlos Noriega Suffers Forehead Laceration After Monday Fall at Palermo
The Córdoba-born jockey was injured in the third race aboard Dolittle, who stumbled at the break and fell. After receiving medical attention at Clínica Bazterrica, he was released later in the evening The Louvre Posted His Second Victory in One of Palermo’s Final Races of the Year / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The final card of the year at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo was far from memorable—quite the opposite. Still, with just 10 races on the program, total handle climbed to ARS 427
Dec 30, 2025


Rugiente Celebrated His Tenth Victory to Close the 2025 Season at Palermo
The Luis Bedoya trainee scored comfortably over the filly Bichita de Luz in the Jorge A. Ricardo Stakes, sealing a decisive victory Rugiente unleashed a wide, sustained late run and swept past Bichita de Luz in the stretch / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A terrific way to bring the curtain down on the season for the very good Rugiente , who capped Palermo’s 2025 campaign on Monday by recording the 10th victory of his career with a convincing score in the Jorge A. Ricardo Stakes (1200m,
Dec 29, 2025


Rugiente Returns to Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo to Take on Príncipe Soñado and Despacito
The final card of the season on the Buenos Aires dirt features a can’t-miss centerpiece over 1200 meters at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo Rugiente finished fourth in the 2024 Clásico Jorge Ricardo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With a compact 10-race program, the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will bring its 2025 season to a close this Monday. The spotlight will fall on the eighth race, the Clásico Jorge A. Ricardo , a tribute to the legendary Brazilian rider who remains active and st
Dec 29, 2025


Colifato Novo once again displayed his full power, captivating all with his trademark generosity and fighting spirit
In his first major performance in more than a year, the son of Lenovo went gate to wire to dominate the Clásico Invasor by a commanding seven lengths An Unstoppable Colifato Novo Put on a Parade at Hipódromo de San Isidro / HSI Performances like the one he delivered this Sunday in the Clásico Invasor (G3, 1400m) are precisely what made Colifato Novo famous—and ultimately crowned him champion. He was the undisputed star of the season-ending card at Hipódromo de San Isidro .
Dec 28, 2025


Miss Talento Lived Up to Her Name and Captured the Clásico Blue Prize
The daughter of Equal Talent rose to the stiff 60-kilo assignment to edge Pura Diva by a narrow margin, sealing a strong season-ending highlight for Stud Lagrange Along the rail, Miss Talento showed pure grit to seal the best victory of her career / HSI An impressive close to the season for Stud Lagrange at Hipódromo de San Isidro . On Friday, the silks reached the winner’s enclosure with Guadilu (Señor Candy) in the Handicap Jerry Honor, and on Sunday the scene was repeat
Dec 28, 2025


The Season Comes to a Close with a Can’t-Miss Clásico Invasor on the North Course Turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro
El Gazpacho, The Outsider and Colifato Novo will clash once again over the 1400 meters of the diagonal turf Colifato Novo looks to gain revenge on El Gazpacho and The Outsider / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The curtain comes down on the season at Hipódromo de San Isidro this Sunday with a long and appealing card highlighted by a compelling double dose of stakes action. On one hand, fillies and mares three and up will contest the Clásico Blue Prize (2000 meters, turf)—covered separately
Dec 28, 2025


Miss Talento Targets the Clásico Blue Prize at Hipódromo de San Isidro
The daughter of Equal Talent will shoulder top weight of 60 kilos and stretch out to 2000 meters Miss Talento comes off a victory over the Hipódromo de San Isidro dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Sunday stakes doubleheader at Hipódromo de San Isidro gets underway with the Clásico Blue Prize , a tribute to one of the greatest Argentine mares of all time—who reached international glory with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff under Ignacio Correas (h.). Run over 2000 meters on
Dec 28, 2025


El Emporio Does It Again, Lands the Clásico Ayacucho and Stamps His Authority Over the Marathon Trip
The son of Il Campione extended his streak to four consecutive victories, defeating Billion by 1 1/2 lengths El Emporio Found His Ideal Stage on the Dirt at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The purple patch enjoyed by El Emporio reached dreamlike proportions on Saturday over the dirt at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , as he captured the Clásico Ayacucho (G3), a grueling 2500-meter test contested under punishing heat that pushed temperatures beyond 30°C. T
Dec 28, 2025


El Encinal Returned to Winning Ways in Argentina as Curious Song Continues to Make Steady Progress
The Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) winner of 2023 scored over one mile, while the colt captured a gritty assignment over 2000 meters—both performances coming on the turf El Encinal returned to the winner’s circle after more than two years / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Curious Song Delivers a Promising Victory at Hipódromo de San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The penultimate card of the season at Hipódromo de San Isidro offered several notable talking points beyond Guadilu’s (Señor Ca
Dec 27, 2025


El Emporio Sets His Sights on the Ever-Demanding 2500 Meters of the Clásico Ayacucho
The in-form son of Il Campione will take on a deep field at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, squaring off against the likes of Endor Rye, Don Champagne, Davalos, Billion and Soñador Spring El Emporio is riding a three-race stakes winning streak at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will stage its final graded race of the season this Saturday as part of a compact 10-race card that, overall, offers limited depth. The exception i
Dec 27, 2025


Guadilu Delivered Another Smile, Capping a Breakout Year in Perfect Fashion
In a one-two finish for sire Señor Candy, the Stud Lagrange mare swept home late to capture the Handicap Jerry Honor Guadilu conserved her energy for the decisive moment / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The purple patch enjoyed by Guadilu added another chapter Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro , as she emerged one of the day’s standout performers with a well-earned victory in the Handicap Jerry Honor (1400 meters, dirt). Carrying 57 kilos—among the heaviest imposts in the field—and time
Dec 27, 2025


Guadilu Emerges as a Leading Contender for the Handicap Jerry Honor as Racing Returns After Christmas
The daughter of Señor Candy has been in sharp form of late and now looks to make her mark once again Guadilu brings solid credentials to the table / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After the Christmas break, racing in Argentina resumes this Friday with a 16-race card at Hipódromo de San Isidro , highlighted by the Handicap Jerry Honor . Set to be run over 1400 meters on the dirt for fillies and mares aged four and up, the handicap attracted just seven confirmations, with La Paltrow (Hurri
Dec 26, 2025


Valdobbio turned in a dominant performance, rolling home seven lengths clear of Es Aristocrático
The son of Hit It a Bomb captured the 2025 running of the Clásico Uberto F. Vignart (G3), taking a significant step forward in class Valdobbio’s effort was nothing short of outstanding / HLP LA PLATA.- Most expected Es Aristocrático to deliver in Tuesday’s feature at the Hipódromo de La Plata , the Clásico Uberto F. Vignart (G3, 1200m, dirt), a race he had already captured in 2023. Sent off an overwhelming $1.10 favorite, the son of Angiolo failed to justify the market’s c
Dec 23, 2025


Two-Year-Old Filly Venus Win and the First Winner for Sire Gershwin
After finishing second on debut, she bounced back quickly and scored impressively by six lengths in the Premio Elcisa, contested over 900 meters Gershwin got off to a fast start at stud / JUAN I. BOZZELO Short but productive best described Monday’s program at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , where a 10-race card generated a handle of ARS 437,458,761—nearly ARS 44 million per race—confirming the recent upswing in wagering across the country’s major tracks. On the track, b
Dec 23, 2025


Es Aristocrático looks to return to winning ways and bid for a repeat in the Vignart
The standout son of Angiolo, the record-holder over 1200 meters at the Hipódromo de La Plata, shapes as the headline attraction of the final card before Christmas Es Aristocrático, a Sprinting Benchmark at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- Ahead of the Christmas break—and a brief pause in activity—the Hipódromo de La Plata will stage a high-class feature this Tuesday with the Clásico Uberto F. Vignart (G3, 1200m, dirt), one of the venue’s most important speed clashes of the season
Dec 23, 2025


La Farce unleashed a stunning late rally to sweep past her rivals in the General Alvear
The filly, bred and raced by veterinarian Avelino Castellano, flew down the Palermo straight to register the biggest win of her career at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo La Farce was still last with 300 meters to run… / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Come-from-behind runs like the one unleashed by La Farce in the Clásico General Alvear (L, 1000m) are not seen every day. The daughter of Emmanuel delivered a breathtaking rally from the final 300 meters to the wire, emerging as Monday’s
Dec 23, 2025


Sarzana Pass looks to rebound in the Clásico General Alvear
The El Alfalfar filly will face nine tough rivals in the dirt kilometer, with post time scheduled for approximately 7:35 p.m. Sarzana Pass has already captured three stakes victories down the Palermo straigh / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Speed for fillies and mares will once again be in the spotlight at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , where a new running of the Clásico General Alvear (L–1000m, dirt) will be staged this Monday. A field of 10 runners—aged three, four, five, and seven—w
Dec 22, 2025
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