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Vieja Amiga Mask Returned to Victory in the Handicap Fitzcarraldo
On the dirt track at the San Isidro Racetrack, the gray mare prevailed in the Handicap Fitzcarraldo and snapped a streak of three consecutive runner-up finishes After nearly 7 months, Vieja Amiga Mask achieved a well-deserved reunion with victory. It came this Wednesday over the fast normal dirt track at the San Isidro Racetrack, where she captured the Handicap Fitzcarraldo (1300 m), the feature event of a modest card. Carrying the top weight of 59 kilos, the gray mare of Stu
Jul 30


Drive Joy Claimed Another Edition of the Clásico Perú, the Race That Never Disappoints
The heavy favorite had to give everything he had to hold off the surprising Hop On by a nose, securing his fourth graded stakes victory The Clásico Perú (G2) is one of those events on the racing calendar that almost never disappoints. The 2026 edition proved no exception to the rule, treating fans to a spectacular finish in which the heavy favorite Drive Joy ultimately achieved his objective, albeit with no shortage of drama. Along the way, the Firmamento champion crossed pat
Jul 29


In Another Can't-Miss Edition of the Clásico Perú, Drive Joy Squares Off Against Earth God
The champions clash this afternoon over 1800 meters on the Palermo dirt, featuring several other heavyweights in the mix Monday's card at Hipódromo Palermo may not feature high quality overall, but the Clásico Perú (G2-1800 m, dirt) promises top-tier action that fully justifies the price of admission. A duel of champions, featuring several other high-caliber names, will star in one of the season's most anticipated races, bringing together many of the top milers along with con
Jul 27


Temper Bomb Stunned the Field in the Especial Micénida
The daughter of Hit It a Bomb secured victory in the Micénidas, keeping her jockey hard at work LA PLATA.- The sprint rankings among 3-year-old fillies at the track in this city added a new name during Thursday's card, as Temper Bomb sprung a surprise in the Especial Micénida (1100 m, dirt), the feature race of the day held over a sloppy track. Displaying a few behavioral quirks, the daughter of Hit It a Bomb managed to straighten out coming into the homestretch, rallying up
Jul 24


Tiffony Mo maintained his unstoppable streak and now boasts five consecutive victories
The son of champion El Moisés scored at San Isidro in the Clásico Gendarmería Nacional Argentina - 88vo. Aniversario, contested over the main dirt track The spiral of progress being experienced by Tiffony Mo enjoyed a new chapter this Friday on the dirt track at Hipódromo de San Isidro. Carrying 58 1/2 kg and stepping back up to 1400 meters for the first time in a long while, the son of champion El Moisés recorded his fifth consecutive victory—his third in stakes company—by c
Jul 22


Xurra Nips Tardona at the Wire to Take the Clásico Morales
The daughter of Forge climbed into the ranks of the top fillies at El Bosque with a courageous performance, and now sets her sights on the Polla... LA PLATA.- The Clásico Miguel Luis Morales (G2-1600m, heavy dirt), the final prep step toward the Clásico Polla de Potrancas (G2), delivered a thrill-packed finish where Xurra dug deep enough to run down race favorite Tardona(Gidu). It served as redemption for the daughter of the prolific Forge (Dubawi), who was coming off a fourt
Jul 22


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
Jul 21


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
Jul 20


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
Jul 19


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
Jul 18


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
Jul 18


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,
Jul 18


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
Jul 17


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
Jul 17


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
Jul 17


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
Jul 16


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
Jul 15


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


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
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