Despite a precarious start where she nearly went to her knees as the gates flew, the daughter of Peten Itza proved to be in a class of her own Sunday afternoon Doña Chila Flies Home for Second Consecutive Score / HLP LA PLATA.- Doña Chila (Peten Itza) has officially recaptured the elite form she displayed between late 2024 and the early stages of the current season. Following a brief freshening, the Pobre Vasco colorbearer returned to the winner’s circle a month ago in Pale

The son of Il Campione cut back from 2000 meters to the mile and proved clearly superior to Che Vivi El Bolivariano Returns to the Frame After Career-Best Score / HLP LA PLATA, ARG – Despite a delayed start to his racing career that saw him debut well into his 4-year-old season, the high-priced El Bolivariano (Arg) (Il Campione {Chi}) continues to make up for lost time. On Sunday, the promising colt capped off a stellar 2025 campaign with a career-best victory in the Especi

The Santa María de Araras filly preserved her perfect record over the turf straight and secured the finest victory of her career to date Pretoriana unleashed a powerful late run from the 200-meter mark to the wire / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It took until the final stride to determine the winner of the Clásico Potri Pe (1000 meters, heavy turf), the marquee event on Saturday’s card at Hipódromo de San Isidro, where most of the conditional races were shifted to the dirt almost at the

The colt stands out in the mile at Hipódromo de Dolores, while the filly looks the one to beat over the kilometer at Haras Carampangue Empress Life bids for another strong victory at Hipódromo de La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- A pair of specials headline Sunday’s program at Hipódromo de La Plata. One pits 4-year-olds in the Especial Hipódromo de Dolores (1600 meters, dirt), while older mares—5 and up—square off in the Especial Haras Carampangue (1000 meters, dirt). In both cases,

Coming off a victory in the La Troienne (L), she meets a less demanding group in Saturday’s feature Portuaria Lure captures the La Troienne Stakes (L) / HSI With seven 3- and 4-year-old fillies set to face the starter, the Potri Pe takes center stage this Saturday at San Isidro , on a card that began under morning rain and could unfold under similar conditions. Run over 1000 meters on the turf and contested under handicap conditions , the race pays tribute to the unforgett

The Honour Devil filly, expertly handled by Facundo Coria, went gate to wire to land the Orpen Handicap Blessed Shine now boasts three handicap victories in her career / HAPSA Carrying the full impost of 59 kilos proved no obstacle for Blessed Shine , who capped off a strong season with a front-running victory in Friday’s Handicap Orpen at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , the feature of the card run over a mile on dirt. Coming off a rare misstep in the Handicap Potrizaris a

The Bodemeister filly, returning from a 146-day layoff, will take on South Briole and Blessed Shine in the mile dirt test Gigantografía also comes back to a track where she has never been beaten / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The incomparable setting of the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will once again provide the backdrop for a full Friday program, featuring 13 races and highlighted by the Handicap Orpen, a well-deserved tribute to a horse who left an indelible mark as a sire and who

The Equal Stripes filly proved far too strong for Soy La Líder, handing José C. Blanco his first big-race success since moving to Haras Vacación Primera Fila finished powerfully and won with authority / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina.— Kevin Banegas had never partnered Primera Fila before, but in Thursday’s Clásico Los Criadores (G2–2000m, dirt) at La Plata, it looked very much like a long-standing association. Racing with striking ease, the Stud-Haras Vacación mare added a bol

With many races moved over from Saturday, Wednesday’s card produced several compelling spectacles Straldina made a winning debut at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It was not an ordinary Wednesday at San Isidro Racecourse , where the overall quality was well above the usual standard, with many races transferred from Saturday and an appealing renewal of the Clásico Tresiete (L) headlining the card. The outcome, in addition to several noteworthy performances, was a strong betti

The Señor Candy filly takes on Increpante and Illa Alegre in the final major test of the season for staying mares Paxing cruising home in her latest comfortable victory at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— Just five days ahead of the G1 Gran Premio Copa de Plata , the staying fillies will have another significant showdown on Argentine soil, this time switching to the dirt at La Plata. The occasion is the G2 Clásico Los Criadores , to be contested

The son of Forge stopped the clock in a sharp 1:58.44 to capture Wednesday’s feature at San Isidro, signaling big things for 2026 Forgging brought it together with authority / HSI Running on the front end, making full use of the 54.5 kilograms he carried and flashing the class that made him one of the best turf juveniles of his generation, Forgging delivered on Turf Diario ’s vote of confidence and stole the show on Wednesday at San Isidro , landing the Clásico Tresiete (L

An entertaining spectacle is on tap with the Listed Tresiete, to be contested over 2000 meters on turf Forgging captured the Ensayo earlier this season / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A compelling spectacle is on tap in the Listed Clásico Tresiete (2000m, turf), the feature event on Wednesday’s card at San Isidro , a race that shapes up as a fascinating tactical puzzle with runners stretching out from shorter trips and others cutting back from longer distances. Forgging (Forge) was amo

With 274 victories overall, he moved one clear of Francisco Leandro and is virtually assured of the title Qué Perfil Took Kevin Banegas to the Top of the Jockey Standings / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the double he posted during Monday’s card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , jockey Kevin Banegas finally reached his goal, overtaking Francisco Leandro to move to the top of the national standings, 274 wins to 273 for the Brazilian. While a check of the Stud Book Argentino lists

The son of Mask prevailed by one length in the Hipódromo de San Isidro Handicap, contested over 1200 meters Once he took command, Payucano proved thoroughly solid and saw the job through with authority / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— A patient, well-judged ride from Gonzalo Borda allowed Payucano ( Mask , 59.5kg) to gain revenge on Glorioso Rim ( Remote , 57.5kg) and land the Handicap Hipódromo de San Isidro , the feature event on Tuesday’s card at La

The son of Remote is a leading contender for the Handicap Hipódromo de San Isidro, Tuesday’s feature at La Plata Glorioso Rim Returns to La Plata in Search of Another Notable Victory / HLP LA PLATA.- The Handicap Hipódromo de San Isidro , Tuesday’s centerpiece at La Plata, shapes up as a tricky puzzle to solve. The 1,200-meter contest, open to horses 4 and up with at least three career wins, has drawn a full field of 12 and promises a tight finish. It feels almost mandatory

The Lenovo gelding fully justified his favoritism, drawing off by five lengths over Galán de Moda Ruler Man Went Straight to the Front from the Break / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A seasoned campaigner from Argentina’s interior and the kind of horse who commands respect whenever he appears on an entry sheet, Ruler Man (54kg) made his presence felt in emphatic fashion Monday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, rolling to an authoritative victory in the Handicap Hunter’s Moon , the f

A competitive group of seasoned sprinters lines up over 1,000 meters, with Aires de Gloria, El Fruto and Bank One among the leading contenders Aires de gloria (center) knows how to shine at Palermo / HAPSA The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will once again serve as a focal point for Argentine racing this Monday, with a 12-race program set to get underway at 3:00 p.m. local time. The featured event is the Handicap Hunter’s Moon , a 1,000-meter dash open to horses aged 5 and u

The Córdoba-based runner captured the Especial Provincias Unidas, while Rey de la Calle, Corre Caminos, Don Griego, and Sugar Miss also turned in standout performances El Mero Jefe Drew Off with Authority Late in the Provincias Unidas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Horses campaigning in Argentina’s interior enjoyed their signature annual celebration Sunday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, bringing color and character to the afternoon. A steady parade of trailers and enthusiastic r

The global icon opened his South American farewell tour, bringing his trademark charisma to the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini afternoon Lanfranco Dettori was the first jockey to arrive at the Hipódromo de San Isidro on Saturday. He went straight to the jockeys’ room, changed, and headed out to walk the course—European style—under the curious gaze of the few already on hand, surprised by his approach. That seriousness defined how the idol of the saddle embraced his role on Gra

Racing on foreign soil, he settled the region’s most important race of the year with total authority, defeating The Gladiator’s Hat, as Brazilian racing completed a 1-3 finish with Havana Cigar finishing third Obataye Matched the Feat of the Unforgettable Much Better / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein South America has a star, and his name is Obataye , who last Saturday produced a dazzling performance on the storied turf of Hipódromo de San Isidro to land the G1 Gran