After winning by eight lengths at Palermo, she heads into the Handicap Nigromante carrying a light impost Miss Talento will shoulder top weight in the handicap / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Coming off the excitement that swept La Plata on Thursday with the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1) meeting, racing in Argentina returns to its usual rhythm with a new, unusually scheduled Thursday program at the Hipódromo de San Isidro. A total of 16 races are on tap, headlined by the Handicap Nigroma

The Haras El Angel de Venecia runner scored by seven lengths with the authority of a heavy favorite—delivering the 100th G1 victory for his trainer, Carlos D. Etchechoury, who sent out the 1-2. A festive afternoon in La Plata Eduardo Ortega Pavón unleashes his celebration aboard The Gladiator’s Hat / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein The Gladiator's Hat did not enter the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1, 2400m, dirt) as one of the leading contenders. Yet when it mattered m

The Hi Happy colt won six major events there throughout 2026, and on Rocha day he stood out as one of the meeting’s marquee performers Storm Sound, and a performance worthy of true star status / HLP LA PLATA.- The photo of Storm Sound was already sitting on the nightstand of everyone connected to his team. But after Wednesday’s performance, it may have climbed even higher on the affection scale—perhaps now deserving a mural of its own. Delivering a polished, top-class effo

In a finish dominated by two Angiolo progeny bred by Tres Jotas, the homebred runner for the stable ultimately edged past the record-setting horse by a head On the inside, El Resero Con Capa kept Es Aristocrático at bay / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- Practically since its inception, the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2, 1200m, dirt) has been one of the most anticipated fixtures of the year at El Bosque—one of those races that never disappoint, consistently delivering dramatic s

The Firmamento mare got up on the wire to join the longtime leader, who secured her second straight Levalle—this time, “in partnership” Escolastic Girl (inside) and Pecadora Joy delivered a truly thrilling finish / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- In a finish that sparked no shortage of controversy, the always-appealing Clásico Marcos Levalle (G2, 1600 meters, dirt)—a sort of mini Copa de Plata within the Dardo Rocha meeting—ended in a dead heat between Escolastic Girl ( Suggest

The Le Blues filly scored her second consecutive win in the Asociación Cooperativa de Criadores de SPC (L) and remains unbeaten over that track La Meninha nailed Calle de Tierra in the final strides / HLP LA PLATA.- Reappearing after more than four months on the sidelines, facing a tough group, and defending her undefeated status over the local turns, La Meninha delivered a highly commendable repeat performance in the Clásico Asociación Cooperativa de Criadores de Cabal

The 2024 winner returns to Hipódromo de La Plata intent on making history—but will face two rivals with outstanding credentials Treasure Island pictured winning last year’s running of the Rocha / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The talking is over; now it’s time to dream. The day has arrived. La Plata once again hosts the G1 Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (2400m, dirt), the race that electrifies a city, that stops it in its tracks—a perfect blend of international prestige and the unmistakable

Armed with experience and sharp current form, the Stud Haras El Ángel de Venecia runner goes for a back-to-back in the mile among the eucalyptus Unico Happy Has Everything Lined Up to Win the González Again / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.— The mile of the G2 Clásico Joaquín V. González offers one of the deepest and most competitive fields of Dardo Rocha (G1) Day . With 15 confirmed starters , it stands out as one of the most evenly matched races on the program—one where nea

Unstoppable, he comes off a record-breaking performance at 1200 meters and now aims to secure a defining, career-making victory Es Aristocrático brings a five-race winning streak to La Plata’s short course / HLP LA PLATA.— The traditional G2 Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (1200m, dirt) is typically one of the trickiest races on Dardo Rocha (G1) day—tight, competitive, and shaped by complex race dynamics. But this year, the headline act towers above the rest. Es Aristocrátic

Unbeaten on the national stage since September 2024, she faces a high-risk field in the mile test Escolastic Girl Was Utterly Dominant in the 2024 Levalle / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.— In recent years, fillies and mares have earned their own spotlight on Dardo Rocha (G1) Day , courtesy of the always-attractive G2 Clásico Marcos Levalle , run over a mile. And the 2025 edition promises every bit of the intrigue and quality the race is known for. Among the highlights is one

The Le Blues filly will look to overcome more than four months on the sidelines as she returns to defend her title La Meninha Looks to Recreate the Scene One Year Later / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.— The classic action on Dardo Rocha (G1) Wednesday opens with the speed-loving mares in the Asociación Cooperativa de Criadores de Caballos de Sangre Pura de Carrera (L) , a sharp and vibrant dash over 1100 meters . Back after more than four months on the sidelines, the ult

A short while after Es Aristocrático runs in the Ciudad de La Plata, they will line up in the Ciudad de Berisso and the Ciudad de Ensenada Encantador Pass is unbeaten over the La Plata surface / HLP LA PLATA.— Once Wednesday’s major races have wrapped up in El Bosque, the evening program will spotlight both divisions of the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata . First up will be the Clásico Ciudad de Berisso , followed later by the Clásico Ciudad de Ensenada —each at 1200 meters

The Stud Par de Ases mare held off Bichita de Luz by a neck to capture the Clásico Día de la Soberanía Nacional Emely grew stronger on the lead, and her rivals never managed to reach her / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The consistency and generosity that define Emely earned her another well-deserved reward on an unusual Tuesday program at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , on the eve of Wednesday’s renewal of the G1 Gran Premio Dardo Rocha at La Plata. Sent off as the clear public cho

Having put physical issues and his comeback run behind him, the Stud Los Betos runner shone over 1400 meters and now looks ready to make up for lost time Clara Manía Was Among Monday’s Winners at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It was far from the kind of Monday card that leaves much to tell at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . Beyond Bienhechor’s strong display in the Handicap Sideral , there were only a handful of notable storylines. Perhaps the most meaningful takeaway was

Look Happy, Mi Negra Paula, Bichita de Luz, Emely, and City Land form a short but highly competitive group Bichita de Luz, armed with plenty of experience at this level / JUAN I. BOZZELO A scheduling rotation brings racing back to Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo this Tuesday, repeating Monday’s structure. The 11-race programme is anchored by the Clásico Día de la Soberanía Nacional (1200m, dirt), for fillies and mares 4-years-old and up, with just five entered. The unde

In just his second try at the higher level, the son of Grand Reward scored comfortably in Monday’s feature Bienhechor never left the rail and proved unstoppable through the final furlong / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The upward trajectory Bienhechor has been building shows no signs of slowing. After a promising introduction to the higher ranks, the Stud Dos Estrellas runner earned his first stakes-level success on Monday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , asserting his authority

The son of Il Campione will shoulder 60 kilos in Monday’s Handicap Sideral at Palermo El Patio Returns to Palermo Looking to Get Back to His Winning Ways / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Monday card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will run from 14:20 to 19:20 , featuring 11 races , with the Handicap Sideral standing out as the day’s main attraction. The 1200-meter dirt sprint is open to 4-year-olds and up and offers ARS 7,000,000 to the winner. Only six runners are confirmed

The jockey now sits at 252 wins on the season, moving to within 21 victories of Francisco Leandro, who continues to lead the standings Lysva Rebounds Smartly After Her Beazley Misstep / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With Francisco Leandro nearing the end of his recovery from the accident he suffered a few weeks ago—and preparing for his upcoming trip to Dubai to ride at the International Carnival under contract with Sky Racing— Kevin Banegas has set his sights on claiming his first ov

The colt and the filly captured the first races for the 2023 crop, contested over 800 meters on turf Risitas Pass showed no hint of first–start nerves and went wire to wire with authority / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Sixties Pen laughed in the face of his own pedigree / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The 2023-born crop had its baptism of fire Sunday at San Isidro , opening a long road that will only begin to reveal its true stars in a couple of months. The early standouts were the colt Sixties

The Stud Haras El Ángel de Venecia runner produced a long, sustained rally from the back in the stretch to defeat Bay Max by half a head Viejo Varieté Returns for His Biggest Photo Yet / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With a sweeping late surge, Viejo Varieté (56kg) secured the first stakes victory of his career, capturing Sunday’s Clásico Embrujo (Listed, 1600m) over a rain-softened turf at San Isidro . After back-to-back wins in the allowance ranks, the son of Qué Vida Buena conf