n the slop and over 2500 meters, he added the Mineral (L), defeating Ninguneando by 1 1/2 lengths Juan Cruz Villagra looks back with another victory already in hand / JUAN I. BOZZELLO On a track made difficult by the heavy going and at a demanding distance he had never tried before, El Emporio delivered another display of his strong moment on Sunday, further consolidating his profile among the top stayers on the dirt at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. After winning the Carlo

He defeated Bichita de Luz in the Jorge Valdivieso at Palermo, a mare who was still in her dam’s belly when the winner had already made his debut Despacito, a true monument to the racehorse… / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Horses like Despacito exhaust every adjective—they go beyond the ordinary. At eight years old, with 53 starts and thousands of kilometers traveled on trucks, the Pampean campaigner added another victory to his distinguished record this Sunday on the heavy dirt track a

The son of Strategos earned his second victory in the Don Latido and will be a name to follow closely going forward Cortocircuito Left a Strong Impression in His Second Victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Rain moved in and altered the entire Saturday program at Hipódromo de San Isidro, with the main turf course shifting from “normal” to “heavy” early in the afternoon—despite the delayed update on the official board—and even forcing some of the later races to be transferred to the dir

The colt takes center stage in the Mineral (L) over 2500 meters, while the filly steps up to face the boys in the Jorge Valdivieso (1200 m) El Emporio stretches out in distance—yet remains simply untouchable / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Wrapping up a weekend rich in upper-level racing—and just hours before entries close for the GI Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini — Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will open its doors Sunday for a 14-race program highlighted by the Clásico Mineral (L), an

Trainer and jockey completed their stakes double as the Forge filly scored over 1400 meters in the Melgarejo Racing wide, Dream Serena swept past Lessons of Life and Amonet / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Nicolás Martín Ferro and Kevin Banegas delivered another flawless afternoon at San Isidro , completing a stakes double that showcased the strength of both trainer and jockey. They opened their personal sweep with El Gazpacho ( Bodemeister ) in the Urbano de Iriondo (L), and closed it

In his 11th start of the season, the Bodemeister gelding captured the Clásico Urbano de Iriondo (L) El Gazpacho and another display of his competitive solidity / JUAN I. BOZZELLO That little metronome known as El Gazpacho is putting the finishing touches on a season worthy of a frame. Heart, soundness, consistency—many virtues converge in the Stud La Frontera runner, who delivered one of the best performances of his campaign Saturday over San Isidro’s heavy turf in the Clá

The champion will look to add another victory in the Clásico Urbano de Iriondo (L), while the Melgarejo (L) presents the filly Amonet with an ideal stage to continue her upward progression Colifato Novo appears to have the ideal conditions in place to put his talent on full display / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With rain in the forecast, San Isidro is set to host another Saturday program, featuring a robust lineup of 16 races . The spotlight will fall on the diagonal turf course and t

Carrying the topweight of 60.5 kilos, the Al Adiyaat mare asserted her class with ease to take the Polar Star Handicap Causeway Girl now owns four victories above the common ranks / HSI There was every indication that—barring something unforeseen— Causeway Girl would be extremely hard to beat. And when pressure met reality, the Al Adiyaat mare delivered exactly as expected, cruising to a trouble-free victory in Friday’s feature, the Polar Star Handicap (1400m, dirt) at Sa

Carrying 60.5kg, the Dabster filly heads into Friday’s Polar Star Hándicap as one of the key players at San Isidro Causeway Girl, already a stakes winner / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It is striking that a handicap like the Hándicap Polar Star has attracted only five runners . For mares aged four and up, over 1400 meters on the dirt , it will be Friday’s feature at the Hipódromo de San Isidro , opening a back-to-back weekend of racing at the venue, which will also stage a full program

The Stud–Haras Doña Pancha mare made light work of it, scoring by two lengths over Tac-Tac in the Empress Jackie Melancólica dominated and drew clear / HLP LA PLATA.- The upward spiral in Melancólica’s career found another ideal moment on Thursday at the local track, as the daughter of Grand Reward captured the Especial Empress Jackie ( 1400m, fast dirt ), the feature of the card. Following a lengthy layoff after her disappointing effort in last season’s Clásico Francisco

The daughter of Señor Candy shapes up as a leading contender for the Especial Empress Jackie at La Plata Jalimba, a mare who gives everything every time out / HLP LA PLATA.- Another long program awaits this Thursday at the local racetrack, with the feature being the Especial Empress Jackie , scheduled over 1400 meters for mares aged four and up with three or more career wins. With only six runners confirmed, it shapes up as a good opportunity for Jalimba ( Señor Candy )

She made all after taking over early to beat Santa Calma by two lengths on the turf straight Portuaria Lure pulled clear with striking authority / HSI A major upset lit up Wednesday at Hipódromo de San Isidro , as Portuaria Lure captured the Clásico La Troienne (L–1000m, good turf) , the feature of an entertaining card that offered action on both tracks. Carrying a light 53.5kg and making just her second start at stakes level—after finishing fifth in the Clásico Condesa (G

The classy Lenovo filly looks to add another victory and possibly earn her ticket to the Félix de Alzaga Unzué Lagoa Azul boasts strong form on the turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The San Isidro turf straight course will take center stage in the most important race of Wednesday’s program, the Clásico La Troienne (L–1000m) , a handicap for fillies and mares aged three and up which could also point to contenders for the upcoming Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1) . Carrying topweight of 61.5

The filly and the colt headlined Tuesday’s conditions action at La Plata Nicholas, the sire of the unbeaten Ucrania, belongs to his first crop / HARAS EL MALLÍN LA PLATA.- Marcelo Sueldo continues to make his presence felt at La Plata , even if his name does not appear on the programs due to his suspension, being officially represented by Juan Pablo E. Díaz . Yet there is hardly a meeting that goes by without one of his runners hitting the mark. Tuesday’s card was no excepti

The son of Remote took a major step forward and defeated Ridge Prince in the Handicap Haras Dilú (1200 meters) Glorioso Rim asserted himself in the stretch and took them all / HLP LA PLATA.- Trainer Omar Labanca and jockey Lautaro Balmaceda continue their remarkable run of major victories at this track. With the echoes of their notable success aboard Storm Sound (Hi Happy) in the G2 Joaquín V. González still fresh, they were back in the winner’s circle on Tuesday than

At the peak of his campaign, the son of Mask faces a tough assignment at La Plata Payucano winning the Especial Mangangá at La Plata / HLP For many years,  Haras Dilú  was a benchmark of Argentine racing, fielding a powerful stable that competed and won almost daily. Still active today, albeit on a smaller scale,  Néstor Otero’s  operation will receive its tribute this Tuesday with a handicap run over 1,200 meters and open to horses aged four and up with three or more career

The Stud La Bertina sprinter proved strongest late in the Premio Grosso Amor, over 1200 meters A La Vista and a Relentless Late Charge / JUAN I. BOZZELLO If there was one thing Sunday’s card at  Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo  didn’t have to spare, it was quality. A short program of just 11 races, the overall standard was modest at best, although the betting figures were solid, with total handle reaching AR$467,064,542 and an average of AR$42,460,413 per race. The best race

He completed a 1-2 for Il Campione, defeating Emergent by 1 1/2 lengths and snapping a drought of nearly a year El Despertar dug in gamely on the front end / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It took almost a year for  El Despertar  to find his way back to the winner’s circle. The  Stud La Fábrica  runner chose the right moment to do so on Sunday night, capturing the  H. Mariache  (1400m, fast dirt), the feature of an otherwise below-par program. Now a well-seasoned 5-year-old, the son of  I

A three-time stakes winner, he stands out in Monday’s Handicap Mariache at Palermo Monsieur Delon owns credentials that demand respect / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A very modest Monday program at the  Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo  will be anchored by the  Handicap Mariache (1600m, dirt), for horses aged five and up, which nonetheless brings together several runners with genuine stakes credentials. After spending the past months campaigning at a much higher level — including victorie

The son of Galicado returned to winning ways in the Clásico Jockey Club del Paraguay, while the northern-based runner Che Vivi was awarded the Especial Ribereño on disqualification Billion nailed them right on the wire in the stakes / HLP Che Vivi (left) was awarded the victory in the stewards’ room / HLP LA PLATA.- LA PLATA, Argentina –   Billion  captured the  Clásico Jockey Club del Paraguay  (2000m, fast dirt) and  Che Vivi ( Manipulator , 56) was awarded the  Especial