A brief Saturday card awaits at Palermo, highlighted by the Clásico Aristophanes and the season’s first 2-year-old debutants on the dirt Filoso Class, experience and current form / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Will it become a trend? Or is it just a seasonal thing? Once again, a short program is on tap at the  Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , this time on racing’s marquee day—Saturday—with the  Clásico Aristophanes  (1000m, dirt) serving as the card’s main event. Likely to be run over w

The daughter of G1 winner Legión de Honor delivered another feel-good victory at El Bosque for the colors of Fabián Mentucci, an easy one to read Empress Life drew off with authority in the closing stages of the feature / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina  – There was little need to overthink it, and indeed the puzzle could not have been more straightforward. On a heavy El Bosque track, the feature race on Friday, the  Especial Ranquelia  (1100m), went the way of the  Stud El Barrial

The Exodus filly comes off back-to-back wins in two specials and now aims to add the Ranquelia to her résumé, where she will carry one of the joint topweights Seré Científica is in the form of her life / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina – The talk and aftershocks left by the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1) meeting are beginning to fade, and this provincial circuit is gradually returning to its usual rhythm. Amid the constant shuffling of dates—a situation that not only creates confusion

The Stud Lagrange mare edged home by a narrow margin in the Handicap Nigromante, run over 1800 meters on a heavy dirt track Miss Talento asserted her dominance in the final furlong / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A rain-soaked, unseasonable Thursday unfolded at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, where the Handicap Nigromante (1800m, heavy dirt) delivered a thrilling finish and  Miss Talento  justified strong market support with a hard-fought victory. The  Stud Lagrange  mare, coming off a dist

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