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Lunático Pass Adapted to the Heavy Track and Became a Stakes Winner in the Propietarios
In the absence of November Rain, the colt from Stud El Chorrito scored an all-the-way victory, joining the ranks of the top young sprinters The absence of November Rain (Strategos) stripped the Clásico Propietarios (L—1,000 m, heavy turf) of its primary contender—an opportunity capitalized on to perfection by Lunático Pass, who, in his stakes debut, adapted seamlessly to demanding track conditions to score an all-the-way victory. In the first of two feature events on Saturday
Aug 9


Speed Will Take Center Stage on Saturday Over the Turf Straightaway, at San Isidro
The Clásico Ocurrencia (G3) and Clásico Propietarios (L) will be run, the former for mares 4-year-olds and up, and the latter for 3-year-olds November Rain is undefeated and won the Junior Sprint at the Carreras de las Estrellas/ JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the vast majority of conditional races transferred to the dirt track due to heavy conditions on the turf, Saturday's card at Hipódromo de San Isidro will lean its weight heavily upon the sprinters. On one hand, the mares will cl
Aug 8


Blessed Shine Has a Heart as Big as Her Frame, and She Made That Clear Once Again
The Stud Aguas Buenas mare edged out favorite International Look by a nose in the Clásico Ricardo P. Sauze (G3) She is Far from boasting a dream pedigree, and her connections are not those leading the standings. Yet, Blessed Shine possesses a heart that overrides all else—one as massive as her impressive 527-kilogram frame. Reaffirming her competitive generosity and the enviable level of form she has maintained for many months, the dark bay shone once again over the Hipódromo
Aug 8


Kopke Returned to Winning Ways and Brought Another Major Celebration for Las Monjitas on the Palermo Turf
Ridden by Kevin Banegas and trained by Carlos D. Etchechoury, the son of Hi Happy narrowly captured the Clásico República Federativa del Brasil (G3) over El Gazpacho Once Again, the turf track at Hipódromo Palermo provided a major triumph for the team comprising trainer Carlos D. Etchechoury, jockey Kevin Banegas, and Stud Las Monjitas. Last Saturday, the group celebrated together following the courageous victory of Equal Mostaza (Equal Stripes) in the Clásico Comparación (G2
Aug 8


The Clásico República Federativa del Brasil, an Unmissable Mile Contest at Hipódromo Palermo
Bronx, El Gazpacho, Comando Secreto, El Ernesto, and Kopke headline a top-tier list of contenders set to battle on the turf PALERMO.— The turf condition at Hipódromo Palermo will stand as one of the major questions of the day and a deciding factor for the Clásico República Federativa del Brasil (G3-1,600 m), one of two stakes events slated for this Friday. In any event, racing fans must await the final decision from track management. Should conditions prove unsuitable, the fe
Aug 7


Autorretrato Won the Polla, Adding Another Gem to the Legacy of a Unique Broodmare: Marlotte
The half-brother to Qué Tarde Gris, Madonna Benois, El Resero Con Capa, and Mery Laurent captured the opening leg of the Triple Crown at La Plata, unleashing a powerful late surge in the stretch to narrowly edge maiden Full Talentand market favorite Los Llanos LA PLATA.— Time and patience are often indispensable allies for good racehorses. Talent is frequently evident early on, even if it has not yet been paired with the experience, physical strength, or mental maturity neede
Aug 7


Hit It a Bou Confirmed His Career Turnaround With a Solid Victory
The son of Hit It a Bomb led all the way to capture the Especial Día del Veterinario on the muddy track at Hipódromo de La Plata LA PLATA.— Step by step, Hit It a Bou is returning to the form he flashed early in his career following a brief slump. Now under the care of Aldo Díaz, the colt is regaining his winning rhythm, and this Thursday he provided his clearest signal yet. Delivering a dominant wire-to-wire performance, he captured the Handicap Día del Veterinario, the main
Aug 7


Los Llanos Aims for the Polla de Potrillos at La Plata, Facing a Tough Field
On a surface bound to be severely compromised following relentless rainfall, the son of Le Blues will look to cement his status as the division leader at the venue; Desert Voice, Caravadossi, Autorretrato, Socio Gerente, and Pillo Puntanoloom as his primary obstacles LA PLATA.— Just days following the brilliant victory by Personal Filly (Dabster) in the Clásico Polla de Potrancas(G2), the local Triple Crown series at Hipódromo de La Plata reaches its second major launching pa
Aug 6


Personal Filly and a Dominant Victory in the Clásico Polla de Potrancas at La Plata
The daughter of Dabster trained by Juan Saldivia scored by 6 lengths over Siesta on a heavy track in the opening leg of the local Triple Crown LA PLATA.— When this phase of the season arrives, it feels as though the batteries are fully recharged; hope is renewed, regardless of the backdrop, though its presence is always felt. The most critical stretch of the year is at hand, where victories count double—a battleground that everyone connected to the wonderful world of thorough
Aug 5


Escape Room Drubbed Rivals with a Dominant Performance in the Especial Cóndor Cal
Capitalizing on the hot early tempo set by Mío Fratello and Gritalo Carlitos, the runner representing Stud Pauli took control early and pulled away to score by a decisive 6 lengths over Super Number LA PLATA.— The gates had just opened for the Especial Cóndor Cal (1,400 m, heavy dirt), the afternoon's second stakes event on Tuesday at this track, and jockey Gonzalo Borda was already sitting tall aboard heavy favorite Escape Room (56 kg). Mío Fratello (Long Island Sound, 55) a
Aug 5


The Triple Crown Gets Underway at La Plata with the Clásico Polla de Potrancas
Personal Filly looms as the top contender, invading the local oval for the first time; Siesta, winner of the Clásico Raúl Aristegui (G2), looms as her main threat LA PLATA.— A momentum-filled day lies ahead this Tuesday at the local track, where the local Triple Crown will get underway once again, searching for a 3-year-old capable of sweeping the series for the first time in many years. To be precise, it was Cóndor Cal (Hesical) in 1995 who was the last to string together ev
Aug 4


Argomasa Completed a Unique Double in the Clásico Sierra Balcarce
As in 2025, the daughter of Lucullan captured the stakes at Palermo, though that time it was on the turf, and now she achieved it on the dirt, edging out La Watson by a head A curious case is that of Argamasa, who on Monday became a two-time winner of the Clásico Sierra Balcarce (2,200 m), albeit with the unique distinction of doing so on two different surfaces. While in 2025 she shone on the turf, this Monday she entered the winner's enclosure after giving her all over a slo
Aug 4


Palermo: La Watson Headlines the Clásico Sierra Balcarce
The daughter of Hurricane Cat steps down in class seeking a return to the winner's circle, over 2200 meters on the turf A modest and light program was put together for this Monday by Hipódromo Palermo, where the feature event will take place on the turf courtesy of the Clásico Sierra Balcarce (2,200 m), bringing together fillies and mares 4-year-olds and up under weight-for-age conditions. Nine runners were confirmed, with La Watson (Hurricane Cat) well positioned to return t
Aug 3


Adorado Rim Remembered His Winning Ways in the Engrillado
The son of Remote won a stakes race again after 26 months, now on the turf of San Isidro It seemed to belong to Curious Song (Sixties Song), but Adorado Rim was unstoppable in the final 100 meters, wearing down the leader practically at the wire to capture the Clásico Engrillado (2,000 m), the feature event of Sunday's card at Hipódromo de San Isidro, contested over heavy turf. The son of Remote remembered his winning ways, enjoying a second youth now under the care of Juan S
Aug 3


Equal Mostaza Headed a Complete Dominance for Dany in the Clásico Comparación
In a spectacular finish, he prevailed by a head and a neck over Out of the Blue and The Gladiator's Hat, completing a 1-2-3 sweep for the trainer Long-distance races continue to deliver wonderful spectacles while showcasing exclusive dominance by horses trained by Carlos D. Etchechoury. Following his clean sweep in the 25 de Mayo (G1) and a 1-3 finish in the Clásico Chacabuco(G2), the conditioner achieved a tremendous 1-2-3 sweep in the Clásico Comparación (G2-2,400 m, heavy
Aug 2


Fletcher Made It Look Easy in the Cané and Will Enter the Polla as One of the Favorites
In a superb performance, bouncing back completely from his unplaced effort in the Estrellas Juvenile (G1) on the turf, the colt carrying the colors of Stud Chos Malal won effortlessly by 6 lengths Robate Un Beso (Uncle Chuck) had already flown from off the pace to capture the Clásico General Luis María Campos (G2), and Equal Mostaza (Equal Stripes) had put on a masterclass in grit to lead a 1-2-3 sweep for trainer Carlos D. Etchechoury in the Clásico Comparación (G2). Yet, as
Aug 2


Robate Un Beso Overcame Every Obstacle to Win the Campos and Head to the Polla as the Favorite
In a remarkable performance, the Stud RDI filly rallied from dead last to prevail by half a length over Look At To Me Robate Un Beso entered the Clásico General Luis María Campos (G2-1,600 m, heavy dirt) at Palermo as one of the indisputable favorites. Her towering 11-length debut victory had amply fulfilled all expectations. Yet, it was equally true that she faced numerous hurdles to overcome. Chief among them was transitioning from turf to dirt, alongside stepping up from 1
Aug 2


Campos and Cané Promise Remarkable Spectacles on the Road to the Triple Crown
Filly and colt divisions will face their final major test this Saturday at Palermo before the September Pollas The Great Terms Returns to Action in the Cané and Puts His Undefeated Record on the Line / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The weather certainly isn't helping these days. In winter, with the rain and humidity... It really makes you want to stay inside. However, the card that Hipódromo Palermo has put together for this Saturday practically forces you to forget all those minor detail
Aug 1


Moon Scenery Bided Her Time and Claimed Victory at Palermo
Rebounding from her previous setback, the Santa Fe mare narrowly edged out Seaward and Filippiada in the Handicap Bernardo A., Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti Moon Scenery (55 1/2 kg.) completely erased her previous setback in the Handicap Chapadmalal and emerged as the star of Thursday afternoon at Hipódromo Palermo with her victory in the Handicap Bernardo A., Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti, contested over 1400 meters on the fast normal dirt track. In a high-impact thril
Jul 31


Filippiada Returns to Ideal Conditions, but Faces a Tough Test in the Handicap
The daughter of Il Mercato will step out over seven furlongs on the dirt, facing several rivals loaded with credentials or high hopes The racing wheel turns back to Hipódromo Palermo, where this Thursday awaits a modest card where quality isn't exactly the hallmark. Alternative categories and conditions for veteran runners with limited future prospects dominate the day at Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego. Amidst this backdrop, the feature highlight will be provided by the H
Jul 30
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