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Soy Isleño Pulled Off an Upset in the Clásico About Today
The son of Long Island Sound held off Oro Azteca by a nose, when on the television broadcast it looked as though he had lost It looks as though Soy Isleño (inside) is losing, but he dropped his head just in time / HLP LA PLATA.– The replay of the finish for the Clásico About Today (1000 m, normal dirt), the most important event of Tuesday's card at this city's racetrack, can be watched over and over again, and almost every time, it leaves the impression that Oro Azteca and hi
Jun 10


Vespaciano Stands Out in the Clásico About Today
The son of Daniel Boone steps up as the leading figure over the 1000 meters at La Plata, favored by the weight-for-age conditions LA PLATA.– Speed will be the main protagonist of the rather lackluster meeting to be held this Tuesday at this city's racetrack, featuring the Clásico About Today as the centerpiece event. Scheduled over 1000 meters for horses 4 years old and upward, under weight-for-age conditions, it offers Vespaciano the opportunity to add a new victory to his t
Jun 9


Amiguito Don José Finished the Strongest to Capture the Tribute to the Fiera
The son of Todo Un Amiguito closed down the outside and got the better of Príncipe Soñado and Sebi Torres in the Especial Juan Alberto Maciel In 2023, Amiguito Don José had put together a highly outstanding campaign in selective stakes. He was second in the Polla de Potrillos (G3) at La Plata, third in the Doyhenard (G3), and fourth in the Clásico Old Man (G3). However, as so often happens, early exposure to the highest level takes its toll, and his subsequent seasons were sp
Jun 9


Filippiada Relished the Mud for an Unappealable Victory in the Handicap Platería
The daughter of Il Mercato prevailed by 3 lengths over Sir Brave; Moon's Destiny failed to handle the footing and trailed the field With the switch to the main track, everything changes in the Platería. On the turf, Moon's Destiny (Orpen, 58 1/2) is almost infallible, and she will face Filippiada (Il Mercato, 57) and Splash Park (Safety Check, 53) once again, her close pursuers in the Handicap Juan Alberto Maldotti. But with the rotation to the dirt, her rivals seem to posses
Jun 9


Forli and Pippermint, headliners of a sensational program on the turf
Vundu and Thor Medina stand out in the first of those clashes; proven horses and others on the rise face off in the remainder Vundu seeks a return to victory in the Clásico Forli / JUAN I. BOZZELLO SAN ISIDRO, Buenos Aires (Special to Turf Diario).– A spectacular meeting has been prepared for this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the kind that is an absolute pleasure to enjoy. With many 2-year-old races in the mix, the highlights will be provided by the Clásico Forli (G2-
Jun 6


Free Prize managed to defeat Lissette Island and La Bella Otero in the Clásico República de Panamá
The daughter of Winning Prize fought from the start with her two rivals and at the wire ended up achieving the best victory of her campaign It was an almost relentless battle from the start among the three. For a moment, it seemed that Lissette Island (Lizard Island) was going to be able to continue her winning streak and justify her heavy favoritism of $1.50; La Bella Otero(Daddy Long Legs) also threatened for a few seconds that she could take the cup. However, in the end, t
Jun 6


Fletcher Was All Business in Defeating Los Llanos in the Pedro Goenaga
The Juan Saldivia trainee delivered a polished performance to topple the division leader and stamp himself as a major player among La Plata's juvenile colts LA PLATA.- The leadership among the juvenile colts racing at La Plata has changed hands. Displaying plenty of authority, Fletcher made a powerful statement Thursday, defeating Los Llanos (Le Blues) with complete conviction to move to the top of the local rankings and establish himself as one of the most promising youngste
Jun 4


Los Llanos Targets the Goenaga in Bid to Cement His Status as La Plata's Leading Juvenile Colt
Already the dominant force among the juvenile colts at La Plata, Los Llanos will attempt to strengthen his grip on the division in Thursday's Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2) LA PLATA.- The juvenile colt division at La Plata takes another important step forward this afternoon with the running of the Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2) over 1500 meters. Towering over the field is Los Llanos, the latest star from the highly successful partnership of trainer Marcelo Sueldo and jockey Gonzalo B
Jun 4


Tiffony Moi Took Them All the Way and Left Two G1 Winners Chasing Shadows
Coming out of allowance company, the son of El Moisés stunned the established stars by defeating El Mejor Recuerdo and El Fortín in the Clásico Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti In the buildup to Wednesday's Clásico Adolfo P. y Aníbal J. Giovanetti over 1200 meters on the dirt at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the spotlight centered almost exclusively on the appearances of Group 1 winners El Fortín (Il Campione, 61.5 kilos) and El Mejor Recuerdo (Il Campione, 61 kilos). When the gat
Jun 3


Siesta Stamped Her Authority and Landed a Breakthrough Victory in the Raúl Aristegui
Backed by the powerful team of Marcelo Sueldo and Gonzalo Borda, she led home a Cityscape exacta in the stakes feature LA PLATA.- After so much waiting and expectation surrounding Siesta, the filly finally delivered. Long held in high regard by trainer Marcelo Sueldo, the daughter of Cityscape found in La Plata the perfect stage to begin fulfilling the promise her connections always believed she possessed. Displaying complete authority and clearly relishing the 1500-meter dis
Jun 2


Siesta Heads to La Plata With Her Sights Set on the Raúl Aristegui
The daughter of Cityscape, held in high regard by her connections, looks to conquer new horizons under the Sueldo-Borda team Candy Unica, winner of the Damiani, will be among the starters / HLP LA PLATA.- First it was Gota Clara Sos (Made You Look), who departed to establish herself as a leading force on the turf at San Isidro. Then came Salema (Il Mercato), although after her performance in the Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1), she may soon return. The question now becomes: who
Jun 2


Votá Bien Has Moved Forward From His Comeback and Awaits Blue Caviar With Confidence in the Malvinas Argentinas
An intriguing showdown looms over the 2000 meters on the dirt at Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego, topping a card highlighted by three stakes events Votá Bien paid the price of a lengthy layoff with an excellent runner-up finish in the República Argentina JUAN I. BOZZELLO After a Sunday without racing, action returns this Monday to Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, where an attractive 14-race program awaits, highlighted by three stakes events. While it may be the least import
Jun 1


El Resero Con Capa can roll up his sleeves, too, when a stakes victory is on the line
The favorite delivered and preserved his unbeaten record around La Plata’s one-turn course, though he had to work harder than expected to get the job done LA PLATA.- It took a little more effort than expected, but El Resero Con Capa once again confirmed his supremacy among La Plata’s one-turn sprinters on Thursday. Displaying both class and courage, the son of Angiolo captured the Clásico Asociación Bonaerense de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) over 1200 meters on a
May 30


Partícula and Anasagasti Headline a Terrific Saturday card
Cannolina and Future Mind headline the stakes features on a program overflowing with quality Cannolina one step ahead in the Partícula / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A spectacular day of racing awaits this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, with a high-class program highlighted by a pair of stakes events. Amid a card loaded with promising allowance races, the staying fillies and mares will square off in the Clásico Partícula (G2) over 2200 meters, while the Clásico Manuel Anasagasti ov
May 30


El Resero Con Capa seeks another stakes victory around La Plata’s one-turn speed course
The colt from Stud Tres Jotas stands out in the Asociación Bonaerense de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) LA PLATA.- One-turn sprint racing finds some of its most important events of the season at this track, with the ultimate highlight coming every November 19 when the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2) is contested, a race that once held Group 1 status. That is why following the division’s progression throughout the year is always fascinating. Another chapter will be w
May 29


Isolation, the little sister of Irwin, flew down the stretch and captured the Clásico Vale Dori
With apprentice jockey Maximiliano Machado in her irons, she defeated the favorite Naimabad by 1 length on the dirt The adage that the last shall be first made headlines once again on the dirt of San Isidro Racecourse this Wednesday, as Isolation caused an upset and flew down the stretch to capture the Clásico Vale Dori (1200 m, normal dirt), the centerpiece of a different kind of Wednesday afternoon. With patience, apprentice jockey Maximiliano Machado kept the daughter of S
May 28


Having moved forward from her comeback effort, Amonet appears ready to return to winning ways in the Clásico Vale Dori
The daughter of Mask, one of the standout fillies of 2025, faces a dangerous group of rivals over the dirt Believe it or not, dear reader, there will be only one alternate-level race this Wednesday at Hipódromo de San Isidro. Benefiting from several races moved from Monday’s card, today’s program will feature a considerably stronger level than usual, highlighted by the Clásico Vale Dori. Scheduled over 1200 meters on the dirt for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up under han
May 27


El Ernesto unleashed a devastating late rally to capture the Clásico 25 de Mayo
The son of Señor Candy came from far back, unleashed a powerful stretch rally, and swept past Don Zahir to secure the tenth—and most important—victory of his career LA PLATA.- The outstanding form of El Ernesto carried him Tuesday to the most important victory of his career over the local track. Fresh off a runner-up effort behind champion Colifato Novo (Lenovo) in the Clásico Southern Halo (G2) over the San Isidro turf, the son of Señor Candy delivered a completely dominant
May 27


Magnum Fifth, the horse who took his time to debut but is wasting none of it now
The son of Daniel Boone, who did not make his debut until late last January, preserved his unbeaten record by capturing the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo History will say that on May 25, 2026, Hipódromo de San Isidro shined in a way it had not for quite some time, beyond the usual oasis represented by the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1), of course. As a continuation of what had already happened on May 1 at Palermo, the grandstands were once again packed with people, bringing the
May 26


Indiana Candy shocked them all and captured the Copa Diamante
In a field of 19 runners, the daughter of Señor Candy took a major leap forward in her campaign, defeating Samba do Brazil It had been said beforehand that the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1-1600m, firm turf) was one of those races where absolutely anything could happen. And that proved entirely true, with Indiana Candy delivering a major upset to secure the most important victory of her still-young career. The picture already appeared wide open beforehand, even if a small gro
May 26
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