The son of Cosmic Trigger out-finished El Éxito over the mile at the mile-track in Buenos Aires, thereby registering his third Group 1 victory — and ending a drought of more than a year without a win Earth God and Gustavo Calvente teamed up for a brilliant victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The new partnership between jockey Gustavo Calvente and trainer Nicolás Martín Ferro enjoyed one of those victories worth celebrating at length Saturday at Palermo. Though disappointment woul

The Pozo de Luna Colt Steps Up After Victories in the Martínez (G3) and Casey (G2), Stretching Out to 2500 Meters on Palermo’s Dirt Blue Caviar Aims to Crown His Rise in the Argentine Derby / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Few trophies carry as much weight or emotion as the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) —the 2500-meter classic that closes Argentina’s Triple Crown and stands as a symbol of prestige both locally and abroad. “So much hope lives in you—the stablehand tells the crack, ‘Lift me

After a Disappointing Effort on Turf in the Ecuador (G2), José C. Blanco’s Pupil Looks to Bounce Back with Another G1 Victory El Exito, the Dominant Force Over the Palermo Mile / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Palermo (G1–1600 meters, dirt) will once again bring back the king of the local mile to the track he dominates. After a forgettable effort on the turf at San Isidro in the Clásico Ecuador (G2) , El Exito (Il Campione) returns to his beloved surface at Avenida de

Winner of the Estrellas Sprint (G1), He Comes Off a Runner-Up Finish to the Triple Champion in the Suipacha (G1) and Faces Several Dangerous Rivals Ahead Le Cornette Captured the Estrellas Sprint (G1) at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As has long been tradition, speed will once again take center stage on Gran Premio Nacional day at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , with the Gran Premio Maipú (G1 – 1000m, dirt) standing as the key sprint of the afternoon and a decisive eve

Last Winner of the Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1), Returns to Palermo Seeking Another Stakes Victory El Mejor Recuerdo, a True Specialist Over 1200 Meters at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Saturday feature lineup at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will be capped by the Clásico Revista Palermo , run over 1200 meters on the dirt , and it will mark the return to the main track of El Mejor Recuerdo , none other than the most recent winner of the GI Gran Premio Ciud

The Horse Proved Dominant Over 1000 Meters in the Handicap Utópico, While the Mare Scored Authoritatively in the Handicap Potrizaris Santo Federal Sparkles Down the Palermo Straight / JUAN I. BOZZELLO For Causeway Girl, It Was All Far Too Easy / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – An atypical Wednesday of racing at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo saw Santo Federal ( Santillano , 56 kg) and Causeway Girl ( Dabster , 58) emerge as the day’s leading figures, t

Bank One the One to Beat Over 1000 Meters in the Utópico; Blessed Shine Takes on Causeway Girl in the Potrizaris Blessed Shine Seeks Third Consecutive Handicap Victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO In what has become an increasingly erratic racing calendar, the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will stage an uncommon Wednesday meeting, highlighted by the Handicap Utópico (1000 meters, dirt) and the Handicap Potrizaris (1400 meters, dirt). Never before have there been so many changes t

Caught Jalimba and Mi Negra Paula Right on the Wire to Earn Her Best Career Win Tuesday at La Plata Emma Linda (inside) flashed late to collar Jalimba (center) and Mi Negra Paula right on the wire / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina – It was a case of “he who laughs last, laughs best” Tuesday at the Hipódromo de La Plata , where Emma Linda came charging up the rail in the final strides to snatch victory in the Especial Illegally Blonde (1400 meters, wet dirt). As Jalimba ( Señ

After springing a surprise in the Carlos Gardel, the Il Campione colt returned to score easily in the Clásico Irineo Leguisamo (L) El Emporio Didn’t Need to Give It All to Shine / HAPSA This time, there was no surprise. Three weeks after his unexpected success in the Clásico Carlos Gardel (L) , El Emporio returned to the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo and once again impressed—this time with a commanding victory in Monday’s Clásico Irineo Leguisamo (L) , stretching out

In another display of sheer power, the Angiolo colt captured the Especial Flag Nine and now sets his sights on the Ciudad de La Plata Es Aristocrático Was Unstoppable—and Keeps Getting Better Every Day / HLP LA PLATA—In the best form of his career, Es Aristocrático delivered yet another dominant performance Sunday at La Plata , cruising to an effortless victory in the Especial Flag Nine (1200m, fast dirt) while carrying a hefty 62 kilos. As if the weight and the margin

The Stud Macul runner shone in the G1 Gran Premio Copa de Oro, edging out pacesetter Votá Bien by half a neck Acento Final and Courage as His Trademark / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It was a magical afternoon for both Nicolás Martín Ferro and Gustavo Calvente , each celebrating five wins on the San Isidro card, and the perfect ending came when they teamed up with Acento Final for a thrilling victory in the G1 Gran Premio Copa de Oro (2400m, turf)—the final major prep for the G1

The San Benito homebred took a major step forward from her seventh-place finish in the Alvear, defeating Carmensitain the season’s final Grade I for fillies Doña Vainilla and a New Chapter in the Glorious Legacy of Doña Polenta / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As the turf fillies’ division drew to a close at San Isidro , a new name emerged in style. Doña Vainilla erased the memory of her disappointing effort in the G2 Clásico Federico de Alvear with a courageous and convincing perfor

The Remote colt returned to winning ways in the Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires Ardiendo took command in the final strides to defeat the favorite Señor Sandro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The G3 Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires (2400m, turf) marked a strong return to form for Ardiendo , while all but securing his ticket to next month’s G1 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini . The son of Remote proved that distance is no obstacle, handling the mile and a half with composure and turn

The Dubawi colt unleashed a dazzling turn of foot in the stretch to secure another Grade I victory Notable Speech was an absolute whirlwind through the stretch / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California—British precision once again took center stage at the Breeders’ Cup, as Notable Speech , carrying the royal blue silks of Godolphin , found a narrow seam along the rail in deep stretch and produc

A card packed with top-class action awaits this afternoon at the Jockey Club, which will also feature the GIII Clásico de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Acento Final Aims for Another Group 1 on the San Isidro Turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A fantastic afternoon of top-class racing awaits this Saturday at the Hipódromo de San Isidro , with a triple feature of major significance . The Gran Premio Copa de Oro (G1–2400 m, turf) will point key names toward December’s Gran Premio Carl

The Stud Pauli runner recorded the best victory of his career in the Handicap Haras La Biznaga Silencio Dramático took full advantage of the light weight and a blistering pace / HLP LA PLATA.- The remarkable winning streak of Stud Pauli found another stop this Friday—this time at La Plata—where the stable’s silks were carried to a new highlight by Silencio Dramático , a commanding winner of the Handicap Haras La Biznaga (1400 m, fast dirt), the feature race of the day.

The Il Campione son headlines Friday’s Haras La Biznaga Handicap at La Plata El Patio, seasoned and proven at the top level / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA – Friday’s feature at the Bosque, the Haras La Biznaga Handicap (1400 meters, dirt), shapes up as a fiercely competitive affair, headlining a card that serves as a prelude to the upcoming Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1) celebration in just three weeks’ time. Open to 4-year-olds and up with at least three wins, the race will

They were the standouts of an unusual Thursday afternoon on the Palermo dirt, capturing the Rubén E. Laitán and Sorteado Handicaps Rugiente let his class do the talking in the Rubén E. Laitán Handicap / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Two seasoned campaigners took center stage on Thursday afternoon at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . On one hand, Rugiente made his 59.5 kilos of topweight count to extend his fine current form and prevail in the Rubén E. Laitán Handicap (1200 meters

The Señor Candy son swept past his rivals in the stretch to capture the Clásico Orange (L), securing the most significant victory of his impressive career El Ernesto Proved Unstoppable Once He Hit His Stride / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Carrying the top weight of 59 kilos proved no obstacle for El Ernesto , whose powerful late rally was simply irresistible in the Clásico Orange (L) , Wednesday’s feature at the Hipódromo de San Isidro , contested over 1400 meters on the dirt auxi

The Señor Candy colt will look to extend his good form over 1400 meters on the dirt track at the Hipódromo de San Isidro Flying to the Sky Set to Rely Once Again on His Powerful Late Kick / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The traditional Wednesday card at the Hipódromo de San Isidro will be headlined by the Clásico Orange (L) , run over 1400 meters on the dirt track for horses aged four and up. Only six names have been confirmed, and the setup looks tailor-made for Flying to the Sky