The chestnut, who was a key player in the 2025 selection process for a period, took the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L) Vampiro Zen clearly held off all closing charges / HLP LA PLATA.- After a period of being off the radar in major races, Vampiro Zen is rebuilding his image. The colt, who once showed great promise during the selection process stages here and in Palermo , returned to the winner's circle at the stakes level this Tuesday. He claimed the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L)

The son of Angiolo prevailed in the Clásico Eduardo Casey and will be shipped to the United States on February 8th to continue his career under the care of José F. D'Angelo Es Aristocrático and one last triumphal entry at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- Es Aristocrático said goodbye in the best possible way. He traveled once again to this city's racetrack, won the Clásico Eduardo Casey (1,100 m, dirt) , and is now packing his bags for his trip to the United States , departing on

The two stakes races proposed for Tuesday's meeting at La Plata are too attractive to miss Es Aristocrático says goodbye to Argentine racing in the Eduardo Casey / HLP LA PLATA.- The Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L-1,600 m, dirt) and the Clásico Eduardo Casey (1,100 m, dirt) will provide the stakes action for this Tuesday’s program at the local racetrack. In the first of those events, open to horses 3 years old and up, a qualified field will face off, featuring both established

The daughter of Señor Candy has now taken the Carapálida, defeating Rumba Feroz by 1 1/2 lengths while carrying 60 1/2 units in the saddle Ataka and another solid victory on the Palermo dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Ataka (60 1/2 kg) is a true professional in the handicap ranks, and this Monday on the dirt at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , she reaffirmed it with a convincing victory in the Carapálida (1,200 m) . This was the highlight of another forgettable meeting in a Ja

The daughter of Fragotero will carry 61 kilos in the very weak card to be held this Monday at the Hipódromo de Palermo Bichita de Luz has finished second in 5 of her last 6 starts / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It seems that racing fans in Argentina are condemned to endure the abysmal programming of the main racetracks which, so far this year, have put together mostly cards of very low technical quality. The streak will continue this Monday at Palermo , where out of the 12 races included

The colt defeated the winner of the latest Unzué by 1 1/2 lengths, who was stepping up from the kilometer to 1400 meters Sargento Morris finished with power from the 200-meter mark to the wire / HSI The 2 and 3-year-olds that show promise but fail to consolidate during their first campaign often begin to take off in their second season. This seems to be the case for Sargento Morris (54 kg.) , who this Sunday on the Hipódromo de San Isidro turf decisively dispatched a high-c

With Gustavo Calvente in the irons, he dominated from start to finish and was the standout figure this Saturday at Palermo Aires de Gloria's victory was celebrated in grand fashion / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After five and a half months, Aires de Gloria returned to the winner's circle, and he certainly did so in fine form. Carrying one of the top weights, the bay from Stud La Familia Ingalls destroyed the five rivals that crossed his path in the Handicap Easing Along , the feature

The daughter of Mask, a homebred from Haras La Valkiria, won wire-to-wire and had an unbeatable stakes debut La Tasmania held Tiz Joy at bay in the final stages of the stakes race / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Taking risks paid the best dividends for Gonzalo Borda with the filly La Tasmania , who made the best possible entrance into the stakes ranks by winning this Friday in the Clásico Francia (L-1,200m, turf, diagonal) , the centerpiece of another forgettable day at San Isidro Racec

Winner of the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez (G2), she went off the scene after losing her undefeated record in the Polla de Potrancas (G1); she now faces Vieja Amiga Mask in the Clásico Francia (L) Tiz Joy, a name aimed at regaining lost ground / JUAN I. BOZZELO SAN ISIDRO. — Almost the only interesting race on this Friday's card at San Isidro will be the Clásico Francia (L) , which, contested over 1,200 meters on the turf diagonal , will test mares 3 years old and up under handic

The mare from Stud Tinta Roja took full advantage of the wide weight difference to achieve the best victory of her career in the Especial República de Panamá Gran Celestial secured a long-awaited winner's circle photo / HLP LA PLATA. — In an interesting head-to-head battle, Gran Celestial (52 kg) took full advantage of the wide weight allowance she received from the favorite Doña Chila (Peten Itza, 60 kg) to achieve the best victory of her career in the Especial República

The daughter of Peten Itza will carry 60 kilos in the República de Panamá, which will be contested over the kilometer Doña Chila, as fast as they come / HLP LA PLATA. — Twelve races are scheduled for this Thursday at the racetrack in this city, highlighted by the Especial República de Panamá (1,000m, dirt) , open to mares 4 years old and up with three or more victories to their credit. A small group of seven participants will gather at the starting gates to compete for the $

The son of Manipulator achieved the best victory of his career in the Especial Parlanchín Cerrito Piñón dominated in the stretch and drew away with great ease / HSI The heavy favorite Río Felipín (Grand Reward, 58) was a shadow of his former self, opening the door for any outcome in the Especial Parlanchín (1,200m, dirt) , the feature race of another weak card at San Isidro . The one who best capitalized on the situation was Cerrito Piñón , who took the opportunity to redee

The son of Grand Reward returns to action after a long absence in the Especial Parlanchín, where the winner will take home a pathetic 3.700.000 pesos Río Felipín, with superior credentials / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Figures in the red have been a constant lately—and for some time now—for owners, and the main racetracks do not seem overly concerned about it; quite the opposite, one might say. Programs that range mostly from weak to poor, combined with appalling purses, are a lethal mi

The mare from Stud-Haras Doña Pancha took the Clásico Luis Monteverde (L), dominating early after stalking the bold pacesetter Vida Bohemia from the start Melancólica built an advantage and then had no trouble holding off the favorite's late charge / HLP LA PLATA. — Although she was bet as the second choice, the victory achieved by Melancólica in the Clásico Luis Monteverde (L-1,400m, normal dirt) —the featured event of Tuesday's program at this city's racetrack—came as som

The daughter of Lizard Island has now taken the Especial República de Paraguay, winning by 3 lengths over Queen's Reward; the favorites offered very little ity Land drew away with ease at the finish / HLP LA PLATA. — The top contenders were nowhere to be found in the closing stages of the Especial Jockey Club del Paraguay (1,400m, normal dirt) , the other event above the standard level featured on Tuesday’s program at this city's racetrack. However, the Buenos Aires-based Ci

The son of Hit It a Bomb prevailed in the traditional race at Hipódromo La Punta and could now target the Vicente Dupuy (G3) Tapit Bomb was devastating in the Laffue / HIPODROMO LA PUNTA / JOSÉ MALUF LA PUNTA, San Luis (Special for Turf Diario). — One year later, Tapit Bomb found redemption in the Gran Premio Jorge Laffue (L-1,800m, dirt) , one of the most important races of the year at Hipódromo La Punta and a springboard toward the Gran Premio Vicente Dupuy (G3) , the pr

The Stud Lagrange mare is in peak form and is the main candidate to take the Luis Monteverde (L) Guadilu in one of her victories at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA. — Guadilu has been in superb form for several months now, and this Tuesday she will make the first trip of her career to this city's racetrack, aiming to achieve stakes winner status. The Stud Lagrange mare is the leading candidate to take the Luis Monteverde (L-1,400m, dirt) , which will kick off the s

The daughter of Il Mercato is in great form and will carry a light weight in the República de Paraguay, to be contested over 1400 meters Filippiada will seek to return to winning ways in major races / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA. — Tuesday’s stakes doubleheader at this city’s racetrack will be completed by the Especial República de Paraguay (1,400m, dirt) , for mares aged 4 and up with three or more victories. The race is practically a satellite event of the Clásico Luis Mont

The Stud Rubio B. mare achieved the best victory of her campaign this Monday, defeating the favorite by 1 1/2 lengths Victoria Bayern drew clear of Blessed Shine in the final furlong / HAPSA Victoria Bayern finally got it done. After several attempts and a string of solid placings, the Stud Rubio B. mare secured a victory above the standard level. It happened this Monday, during a lackluster card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , where she prevailed in the final stages to

The Stud Aguas Buenas mare will shoulder 61 kilos in the feature race of a lackluster Monday card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo Blessed Shine has already secured 3 handicaps and is looking for more. / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It will be a continuous show this afternoon at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , featuring another forgettable card—a common trend at the start of 2026 on our tracks—with the main attraction being the Handicap Rafale (1,400m, dirt) for winning mares aged