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Aires de Gloria won as he pleased in the Handicap Easing Along
With Gustavo Calvente in the irons, he dominated from start to finish and was the standout figure this Saturday at Palermo Aires de Gloria's victory was celebrated in grand fashion / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After five and a half months, Aires de Gloria returned to the winner's circle, and he certainly did so in fine form. Carrying one of the top weights, the bay from Stud La Familia Ingalls destroyed the five rivals that crossed his path in the Handicap Easing Along , the feature
Jan 25


La Tasmania grows at an accelerated pace: she outperformed Tiz Joy in the Clásico Francia
The daughter of Mask, a homebred from Haras La Valkiria, won wire-to-wire and had an unbeatable stakes debut La Tasmania held Tiz Joy at bay in the final stages of the stakes race / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Taking risks paid the best dividends for Gonzalo Borda with the filly La Tasmania , who made the best possible entrance into the stakes ranks by winning this Friday in the Clásico Francia (L-1,200m, turf, diagonal) , the centerpiece of another forgettable day at San Isidro Racec
Jan 24


Tiz Joy returns to the track with the intention of regaining the form that led her to shine in 2025
Winner of the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez (G2), she went off the scene after losing her undefeated record in the Polla de Potrancas (G1); she now faces Vieja Amiga Mask in the Clásico Francia (L) Tiz Joy, a name aimed at regaining lost ground / JUAN I. BOZZELO SAN ISIDRO. — Almost the only interesting race on this Friday's card at San Isidro will be the Clásico Francia (L) , which, contested over 1,200 meters on the turf diagonal , will test mares 3 years old and up under handic
Jan 23


Gran Celestial defeated Doña Chila in a great head-to-head battle
The mare from Stud Tinta Roja took full advantage of the wide weight difference to achieve the best victory of her career in the Especial República de Panamá Gran Celestial secured a long-awaited winner's circle photo / HLP LA PLATA. — In an interesting head-to-head battle, Gran Celestial (52 kg) took full advantage of the wide weight allowance she received from the favorite Doña Chila (Peten Itza, 60 kg) to achieve the best victory of her career in the Especial República
Jan 23


Cerrito Piñón did not miss the opportunity and put on a show
The son of Manipulator achieved the best victory of his career in the Especial Parlanchín Cerrito Piñón dominated in the stretch and drew away with great ease / HSI The heavy favorite Río Felipín (Grand Reward, 58) was a shadow of his former self, opening the door for any outcome in the Especial Parlanchín (1,200m, dirt) , the feature race of another weak card at San Isidro . The one who best capitalized on the situation was Cerrito Piñón , who took the opportunity to redee
Jan 22


Melancólica was alert, made her move at the right time, and Guadilu was never able to catch her
The mare from Stud-Haras Doña Pancha took the Clásico Luis Monteverde (L), dominating early after stalking the bold pacesetter Vida Bohemia from the start Melancólica built an advantage and then had no trouble holding off the favorite's late charge / HLP LA PLATA. — Although she was bet as the second choice, the victory achieved by Melancólica in the Clásico Luis Monteverde (L-1,400m, normal dirt) —the featured event of Tuesday's program at this city's racetrack—came as som
Jan 21


Victoria Bayern surged late to defeat Blessed Shine in the Handicap Rafale
The Stud Rubio B. mare achieved the best victory of her campaign this Monday, defeating the favorite by 1 1/2 lengths Victoria Bayern drew clear of Blessed Shine in the final furlong / HAPSA Victoria Bayern finally got it done. After several attempts and a string of solid placings, the Stud Rubio B. mare secured a victory above the standard level. It happened this Monday, during a lackluster card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , where she prevailed in the final stages to
Jan 20


Enjoy Dancing flew from the 300-meter mark to the wire to add another valuable victory to her campaign
With a great ride by Francisco Lavigna, the Stud Rodolfo Pedro mare claimed victory in the Clásico General Francisco B. Bosch (G3), contested over the 1,000-meter straight at Palermo Enjoy Dancing swept past her rivals on the outside in the closing stages / HAPSA Jockey Francisco Lavigna’s celebration after crossing the wire in front was well-deserved in Sunday's Clásico General Francisco B. Bosch (G3 - 1,000m, fast dirt) at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . Beyond the signi
Jan 19


Hit Colchonero made up 12 lengths on El Darwin to claim victory in the Clásico Uruguay
The son of Hit It a Bomb, who was coming off a 9-length defeat behind El Darwin in the Clásico Clausura (G2), has now defeated him by 3 lengths Hit Colchonero crossed the wire in a gallop / HLP LA PLATA. — The absence of El Bolivariano (Il Campione) , the heavy favorite, opened the doors for the remaining contenders in the Clásico Uruguay (2,000m, fast dirt) , the feature race of Saturday’s card at the local racecourse . The one who best seized the opportunity was Hit Colcho
Jan 18


Enter the Club, for the unique undefeated record of the stallion The Great Day in the Clásico Congreve
Just like The Great Cash in 2025, another son of the Firmamento horse claimed the first stakes challenge of the generation Enter the Club proved strong in the final 100 meters / HSI The class of 2023 now has its first standout name. It is Enter the Club , the colt who maintained his undefeated record this Friday by winning the Clásico Congreve (L) over 1,000 meters on the turf at San Isidro . Following a solid debut on the dirt at Palermo , the change of surface was no is
Jan 16


The Juvenile Stakes Road Begins in the Congreve, Part of a Stellar card
Contested over the turf kilometer, this event marks the first stakes test for the new crop, serving as the centerpiece of a must-watch card Sixties Pen Puts Undefeated Record on the Line in the Congreve / JUAN I. BOZZELLO This is more like it. A superb program has been prepared for this Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, featuring turf, quality, an almost ideal number of races, and a better-positioned schedule, as it kicks off at 2 PM (a bit later would be ideal, but it’s a
Jan 16


Herd Immunity Digs Deep in Comeback Victory, Eyes Stakes Return
Top-Weight Daughter of Forge Takes Handicap Lombardo Gate-to-Wire Herd Immunity Holds Firm Along the Rail as Gigantografía Surges Wide / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The return of Herd Immunity could not have been more encouraging. Carrying the top weight of 58 1/2 kilos (approx. 129 lbs) , the high-quality daughter of Forge captured Wednesday’s Handicap Lombardo (1800m, dirt) , the feature race at San Isidro . In doing so, she justified the top pick from Turf Diario and returned a g
Jan 15


Herd Immunity Returns Carrying High Weight Against Tough Field
The daughter of Forge will carry 58 1/2 kilos in the Handicap Lombardo, where she is set to face South Briole, Gigantografía, and others Herd Immunity Aims to Regain Top Form for Stakes Return / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Racing returns to Hipódromo de San Isidro this Wednesday with a card that steps up slightly in quality, though it remains far from a blockbuster event. Among the 14 scheduled races, the feature is the Handicap Lombardo , contested over 1800 meters on the dirt . Open
Jan 14


Ataka Returns to Palermo with a Dominant Victory in Handicap El Centauro
The mare representing Stud Puey launched a sustained rally to reel in the runaway Legítima Blan in the final strides Ataka rallied from the back of the pack to secure her sixth career victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After nearly 6 months without crossing the wire first, the talented Ataka (58 1/2 kg.) found her way back to the winner's circle this Monday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo . She was unstoppable, unleashing a powerful rally in the Handicap El Centauro , the feature
Jan 13


El Resero Con Capa coasted to victory, reaffirming his status as the undisputed boss of the sprinting division on the turn
In a standout performance marking his return to La Plata, the Tres Jotas colt romped by 9 lengths in the Clásico Emilio Casares (L) El Resero Con Capa made it look easy / HLP The return of El Resero Con Capa to his home track could not have been more spectacular. After a stumble on the San Isidro turf in the Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1) , the Stud-Haras Tres Jotas homebred put on a show this Sunday, coasting to victory in the Clásico Emilio Casares (L-1200m, dirt
Jan 12


Pecado Original and Chelato delivered a stellar performance, finishing in a dead heat in the Clásico Botafogo
For both runners, the result signaled a significant move up the rankings within the turf stayers' division; unfortunately, Jazz Seiver sustained an injury and was pulled up On the outside, Pecado Original caught Chelato right at the wire to force a dead heat / HSI The turf stayer division is currently in a rebuilding phase following the shockwaves sent by the victory of the Brazilian-bred Obataye (Courtier) in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) . Along that path, Saturd
Jan 11


G1 Winner Jazz Seiver Makes Highly Anticipated Return in Saturday’s Clasico Botafogo
Sidelined since the 2024 G1 Carlos Pellegrini, the two-time G1 winner will face five rivals; the Clasico Aníbal Etchart, held over the straight turf, is the day’s other stakes feature Jazz Seiver, a standout stayer seeking a return to top form / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The year is gaining momentum, and for this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro , several interesting races are scheduled, including the Clasico Botafogo (G3-2000m, turf) and the Clasico Aníbal D. Etchart (1000m, turf
Jan 10


Calle de Tierra Dominant, Maintains Grip on La Plata Sprint Division
The daughter of Strategos romped by six lengths in the Clásico Santiago Luro, finding her way back to the winner’s circle following a pair of recent defeats Calle de Tierra proved rock-solid through the final furlongs / HLP LA PLATA.- LA PLATA, ARG – Calle de Tierra (Strategos) couldn't have asked for a better start to her campaign. Despite a brief moment of uncertainty at the top of the lane, Stud El Gruñón’s bay filly delivered a clinical performance Tuesday to capture t
Jan 9


Bachata Queen proved a pleasant surprise in the Clásico Lucio Taborda
The daughter of Storm Embrujado drew off in style from La Meninha and Elenika to land the fourth—and finest—victory of her career Bachata Queen sacó adelante un desafío complicado, y se afianza / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— A major upset highlighted Tuesday’s curtain-raiser to the 2026 season at this venue, as Bachata Queen delivered a commanding performance to capture the G3 Clásico Lucio Taborda, the centerpiece of the afternoon. Making just her se
Jan 8


Elenika and La Meninha top a promising line-up for the Lucio Taborda
Top-class fillies will clash this Tuesday in the G3 that headlines La Plata’s first meeting of 2026, while the 2-year-old fillies take center stage in the Especial Apertura Elenika returns to the track she knows best / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- El Clásico Lucio Taborda (G3-1400 m, arena) y el Especial Apertura (800 m, arena) serán las pruebas principales de la entretenida carrera que abrirá este martes la temporada 2026 en el hipódromo de esta ciudad. Para yeguas desde los
Jan 6
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