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Sir Brave Was Unstoppable From the Front at Palermo
The Los Bayitos mare wired the field in the Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias Continuing her strong run of form, Sir Brave made headlines on Monday at Hipódromo Palermo, taking the Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias, the feature race of the card contested over 1800 meters on a wet dirt track. It was a very impressive performance by the Los Bayitos homebred, who battled for the lead from the break with Always Funny (Fortify, 52 1/2), shook free slightly entering the stretch, and then showed
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Tarea Fácil seeks redemption in the Morales against undefeated Tardona
The daughter of Fortify drops down from G1 company seeking to regain the brilliance of her debut, while the Stud Paulientry chases her third consecutive victory LA PLATA.- On the verge of entries closing for the Polla de Potrancas (G2), this afternoon will feature the Clásico Miguel Luis Morales (G2-1600m, dirt), the final prep toward the start of the Filly Triple Crown that was postponed a couple of weeks ago due to a low number of entries. Strikingly, none of the key leader
13 hours ago


It's My Look Returns to Palermo with the Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias in Her Sights
The daughter of Equal Stripes locks horns with Reina Casada over 1800 meters on the dirt in what shapes up as a competitive field The Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias will headline Monday's card at Hipódromo de Palermo. With the World Cup now in the rearview mirror following Spain's impressive victory over Argentina, things return to a far more familiar rhythm across the country, where the economic crisis continues to play out both broadly and locally as betting handles have remain
2 days ago


Talented Hit Enjoyed a Promising Return and Captured the Japón
After a long absence, the colt racing for Stud Haras El Angel de Venecia returned with a dominant victory on the Palermo turf Following a 216-day layoff, Talented Hit made a highly promising return, stealing the spotlight this Saturday at the Hipódromo de Palermo by capturing the Clásico Japón (L), the featured event of a long and entertaining program, contested over 1400 meters on a firm turf course. The colt racing for Stud-Haras El Angel de Venecia had last been seen finis
3 days ago


Law and Order and Chuck Spring: Same Formula, Different Results
In the divisions of the Especial Encuentro Provincial Invierno, the colt barely held on at the wire, while the older horse proved completely dominant Law and Order (up) y Chuck Spring shone at Palermo / HAPSA Horses with racing experience in the provinces once again enjoyed a prominent showcase within the Hipódromo de Palermo racing calendar. It happened this Saturday with the runnings of the Especial Encuentro Provincial Invierno (1000m, dirt), split into one division for 3-
3 days ago


Kopke Seeks Redemption in the Clásico Japón; the Provinces Celebrate with Two Special Events
A marathon card is on tap this Saturday at the corner of Libertador and Dorrego, featuring an 18-race program and a stakes tripleheader The racing week will wrap up this Saturday at the Hipódromo de Palermo, with Sunday left vacant in anticipation of the World Cup final and the dream of another coronation for the Argentine national team. The card will feature no fewer than 18 races, highlighted by the Clásico Japón (L-1400 m, turf) and two versions of the Especial Encuentro P
4 days ago


Don Logrado Wins the Cocles and Projects as Another Name to Watch in the Turf Distance Roster
The San Benito horse prevailed convincingly over Saphirus Blue in a 1-2 finish for trainer Carlos D. Etchechoury The turf stayers' division is going through a unique phase, lacking brilliant standouts and with many horses looking to climb to the top. As happens with almost every step along the way, a new name emerged following a stakes race over the distance, this time with Don Logrado stepping up from the allowance ranks to capture the Cocles (L-2400 m, firm turf), the featu
4 days ago


Bailarín de Venecia Keeps Adding Stakes Victories in the Sprints
In top form, the son of Angiolo captured the Necochea at San Isidro and establishes himself among the leading sprinters Bailarín de Venecia remains steady. Over the turf at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, the Stud El Perejil representative secured his third consecutive stakes victory in the Necochea (L-1000 m) and looks forward to the upcoming clashes against the leaders of the sprint division: Le Cornette (Emmanuel) and El Epecuen (Il Campione). The latter two set the standard,
4 days ago


The Absence of Quality Boy Clears the Path for the Rising Amuni in the Clásico Cocles
According to information released by the Jockey Club, the topweight will not be in the starting lineup, and now the son of Tetaze steps up as the principal candidate While waiting for a weekend that will keep everyone glued to the TV for the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, the Hipódromo de San Isidro will offer an excellent appetizer this Friday, featuring a card packed with attractions in both stakes and allowance fields. Two stakes events will be contested, a s
5 days ago


Bailarín de Venecia Seeks to Complete the Hat-Trick in the Clásico Necochea
The son of Angiolo is coming off consecutive victories in the Clásico Manuel Anasagasti (G3) and the Clásico Prensa Hípica (L), and now aims to add another major trophy to his tally As part of the highly interesting card on offer this Friday at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, the sprinters will face an intermediate stakes stepping stone toward the major events of the second semester. Accomplished and experienced names will square off over the kilometer turf trip of the Clásico N
5 days ago


Foggy Champ Defeated El Resero Con Capa in the Juan Vucetich
The sprinting division saw a change of guard this Thursday at La Plata, with the son of Il Campione defeating the heavy favorite LA PLATA.- The sprinting division at the racetrack of this city saw a change of guard this Thursday, with Foggy Champ(Il Campione) reaching the top of the rankings by defeating the heavy favorite El Resero Con Capa (Angiolo) in the Clásico Juan Vucetich (1200 m, fast dirt), the centerpiece event of the card. Stepping up from the allowance ranks in h
5 days ago


El Resero con Capa Putting His Top Sprinter Title on the Line at La Plata
The Stud Tres Jotas representative stands out clearly in the Clásico Juan Vucetich, which Valdobbio will miss due to a suspension LA PLATA.— El Resero Con Capa will once again put his title as the track’s undisputed sprint champion on the line this Thursday afternoon as racing resumes at the southern venue following Wednesday’s dark day. The champion headlines the Clásico Juan Vucetich (1200m, dirt), a weight-for-age test for four-year-olds and upward. The race has already lo
6 days ago


End of Spring Extends Her Love Affair with La Plata's track
The daughter of Il Campione preserved her perfect record at the venue by defeating the heavily favored Blessed Shine in the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi (L) LA PLATA.— End of Spring certainly feels right at home on the local strip. She reaffirmed that affinity on Tuesday, preserving her perfect record at the venue with a victory in the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi (L), the feature race of the day contested over a mile on a fast dirt track. As anticipated, the visiting contingent prov
7 days ago


Blessed Shine Looms as a Powerful Contender in the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi
Highly consistent and reliable, the daughter of Honour Devil headlines a formidable contingent of dangerous visitors alongside End of Spring and Guadilu for the upcoming feature LA PLATA.- LA PLATA, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— Racing returns this Tuesday to the Southern capital, where the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi (L) serves as the clear centerpiece of a 10-race card. Scheduled over a mile, the stakes event is open to fillies and mares 4-years-old and upward under we
Jul 14


Splash Park and a Flawless Debut Under the Care of Juan Saldivia
In her very first performance representing her new stable, the talented daughter of Safety Check delivered a flawless display in the mile of the Handicap Pensilvania, showing her class over the turf course at Palermo Splash Park (53 1/2 kg) could not have asked for a better first impression under the care of trainer Juan Saldivia. The bay, who had already shown flashes of quality in stakes company, captured the Handicap Pensilvania, the centerpiece of Monday's card at Hipódro
Jul 14


Moon's Destiny Finds Ideal Conditions to Shine Once More
The daughter of Orpen returns to the turf in the capital city following a disappointing effort on the dirt track, and she looms as the clear horse to beat in the Handicap Pensilvania High-end quality will not be the defining feature of this afternoon’s 15-race card drawn up by the Hipódromo Palermo, with the center of attention falling on the Handicap Pensilvania. Slated at a mile on the turf for fillies and mares four years old and upward, the event features a rock-solid con
Jul 13


Flaminius Pulls Off an Upset in the Handicap Candy Stripes
The horse bred by Haras Tiveres took full advantage of his featherweight assignment to provide apprentice jockey Lucas Martínez with the most important victory of his riding career to date Taking full advantage of the featherweight 51 1/2 kilos assigned to him, Flaminius pulled off an upset to capture the Handicap Candy Stripes (1200m, normal dirt), the feature attraction of a technically modest Sunday card at the Hipódromo de San Isidro. Coming off a low-key fifth-place fini
Jul 13


Soy La Líder Lived Up to Her Name
The Daughter of Manipulator Set the Pace Throughout to Score a Comprehensive Victory in the Clásico Espirita (L) Soy La Líder remembered just how talented a mare she is, easily turning away her only three rivals in a rather lackluster renewal of the Clásico Espirita (L-2000m, good turf). The race served as the second half of the stakes doubleheader during an entertaining Saturday card at the Hipódromo de San Isidro. Once ranked among the top fillies of her generation at the H
Jul 12


El Gazpacho Proves He Is Better Than Ever with a Striking Victory in the Clásico 9 de Julio
At six years old, the son of Bodemeister achieved the finest victory of his racing career by defeating Don Griego by a length on the turf at the Hipódromo de San Isidro. Meanwhile, Cosmic Stripes finished third, shifting inward through almost the entirety of the homestretch In all walks of life, experience is a valuable asset, and horse racing is certainly no exception. One need only look at El Gazpacho, who kicked off his six-year-old season on Saturday at the Hipódromo de S
Jul 12


Don Griego Steps Up to the Ultimate Challenge in the Historic Clásico 9 de Julio
Carrying an exceptional record of six victories from just seven career starts, the highly talented son of Long Island Sound faces a critical milestone in his brilliant campaign this Saturday at San Isidro A spectacular weekend of continuous high-quality racing is unfolding across Argentina. Following a Friday card that featured three stakes races at Hipódromo de Palermo, the spotlight shifts this Saturday to Hipódromo de San Isidro. The venue has put together an excellent pro
Jul 11
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