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Martana Was Poetry in Motion, Romping by 15 Lengths in the Clásico Ignacio Correas
In a breathtaking showcase of absolute superiority, the ultra-talented daughter of Fortify left her rivals far behind with a devastating performance, drawing away from Portal Maya to secure a commanding victory It is difficult to find a single word that truly does justice to the breathtaking exhibition displayed by Martana as night fell over Hipódromo de Palermo this Friday. In an era defined by competitive parity, witnessing such absolute and uncontested dominance is a rare
Jul 11


The Clásico Epecuén, or When Class Is Simply Too Much for the Opposition...
In a clear demonstration of absolute superiority, the talented son of Il Campione dominated his rivals to capture the Clásico Diamond Jubilee (L) The pre-race analysis for Friday's Clásico Diamond Jubilee (L-1,000m, dirt) suggested that it would take something truly extraordinary to deny El Epecuén the victory. Either one of his rivals would have to deliver a completely unforeseen, superlative performance, or the dark bay himself would have to run well below his established l
Jul 11


Martana Seeks Further Glory, Stepping Up to 2,500 Meters with the Clásico Correas in Her Sights
The daughter of Fortify stretches out further than ever before in terms of distance, aiming to secure another high-profile triumph on a card at Hipódromo de Palermo that boasts multiple feature attractions Making the most of the bridge holiday Friday, Hipódromo de Palermo has structured a highly enticing card, featuring several closely watched allowance races, attractive wagering incentives with guaranteed pools, and a stakes tripleheader that promises plenty of action. Amids
Jul 10


A Beautiful Paradox: Sabiyano Made History in the Clásico 9 de Julio
In the La Plata edition of the race, he became the first horse in 15 years to capture back-to-back victories in consecutive renewals LA PLATA, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— For the first time in 15 years, a horse has captured back-to-back editions of the Clásico 9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (G3-1600m, dirt), one of the most prestigious events on the racing calendar at the local racetrack. The feat belongs to Sabiyano, who achieved the milestone with a highly p
Jul 10


El Ernesto Aims for Back-to-Back "patriotic" Victories
Following his brilliant triumph in the Clásico 25 de Mayo, the evergreen 7-year-old son of Señor Candy is primed to capture another historic patriotic prize as he headlines a deeply competitive renewal of the Clásico 9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (G3) The afternoon centerpiece at the racetrack in this city will feature a high-quality renewal of the Clásico 9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (G3), contested over 1,600 meters on the dirt. Renowned as one of the most co
Jul 9


Verenna Restores Jockey Iván Monasterolo to the Winner's Circle in Record-Breaking Fashion
In a highly impressive performance, and while carrying the demanding top weight of 59 1/2 kilos, the daughter of Cosmic Trigger captured the Handicap Petite Ecurie with absolute authority The Handicap Petite Ecurie, the centerpiece of Wednesday's racing card at Hipódromo de San Isidro, delivered a compelling tapestry of notable storylines over its 1,300-meter journey on the fast dirt. Foremost was the authoritative performance by the highly talented Verenna, who recorded her
Jul 9


Joy Conquistador Handled Jockey Darío Lencinas His First Career Stakes Victory
Returning to Sprint Action, the Son of Roman Joy Wire-to-Wire in the Clásico Club Hípico de Tandil (L) LA PLATA.- With racing fans still catching their breath following the agonizing but unforgettable victory of the Argentine national football team over Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, the focus shifted back to the track this Tuesday afternoon at the forest oval. While the football pitch ultimately delivered the expected result despite the high drama, the racet
Jul 8


International Look Showed Tremendous Grit to Secure Her Highly Anticipated Stakes Breakthrough
Following a series of frustrating minor placings, and relishing her return to the familiar dirt strip at Libertador and Dorrego , the courageous filly dug deep to finally secure her elusive black-type breakthrough in the Clásico Inés Victorica Roca (G3) at Palermo PALERMO, Buenos Aires (Special for Turf Diario).— Very few elite fillies currently competing in Argentina boast the spectacular genetic pedigree of International Look. A half-sister to Grade 1 winners Intense for Me
Jul 7


Filippiada Returns to the Mile and Faces a Competitive Lineup in the Clásico Inés Victorica Roca
A specialist over the 1,400-meter trip, the talented daughter of Il Mercato stretches out in distance this afternoon in search of a valuable graded stakes victory on the Palermo dirt track Maintaining the relentless momentum of the local stakes calendar, Monday's racing action at Palermo Racecourse will find its competitive highlight in the Clásico Inés Victorica Roca (G3). The 1,600-meter dirt feature is restricted to fillies and mares four years old and upward under weight-
Jul 6


Los Llanos Had Swift Redemption in the Aramburu and Looks Ahead to the Polla Full of Confidence
The talented son of Le Blues secured a commanding three-length victory in the Clásico Isidoro Aramburu (G3), firmly cementing his status as one of the definitive leading contenders for the upcoming opening leg of the local Triple Crown LA PLATA.— It did not take Los Llanos long to exact sweet revenge for his defeat a few weeks ago at the hands of Fletcher (Gershwin) in the Clásico Pedro Goenaga (G2). The talented son of Le Blues swiftly reclaimed his leadership status within
Jul 5


The Timeless Riding Art of Rodrigo Blanco Returns to Center Stage with Out of the Blue
The veteran jockey, who launched a successful career comeback just a few weeks ago, delivered a masterpiece aboard the Stud El Basti chestnut, engineering a thrilling, tight victory over Acento Final and Equal Mostaza in the Clásico Chacabuco (G2) at Palermo Out of the Blue (center) dug deep to deny Acento Final (right) and Equal Mostaza (left) in a thrilling, blanket finish at Palermo/ HAPSA For jockey Rodrigo Blanco, this Saturday's victory aboard Out of the Blue in the Clá
Jul 5


Acento Final Returns to the Fray and Looks to Leverage His Class in the Clásico Chacabuco
The triple Grade 1 winner returns to the turf course and distance where he secured his brilliant triumph in the 2025 Gran Premio General San Martín (G1) For some time now, Argentina’s turf stayers division has lacked a consistent superstar. Finding a runner capable of stacking consecutive victories and solidifying their status has proven difficult, with the most recent examples being the wide-open results in the Grand Prix season, where Magnum Fifth (Daniel Boone) and Neat Co
Jul 4


Juan Saldivia Holds a Strong Hand with Lunfardo and Desert Voice in the Clásico Old Man
The colts stand out as top contenders against a field of rising challengers arriving in peak form from the allowance ranks, eager to step up in class Lunfardo defeated Fletcher when breaking his maiden / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The final component of this Saturday’s high-stakes feature menu at the Hipódromo de Palermo comes courtesy of the traditional Clásico Old Man (G3), a 1,400-meter test on the dirt track that carries massive expectations. Serving as the opening stepping stone f
Jul 4


Personal Filly Goes for the Güiraldes, Launching the Road to the Polla de Potrancas
After finishing runner-up to Gran Gotera in the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1), the daughter of Dabster returns to the fray in search of her maiden stakes victory The final road leading to the Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) on the Palermo dirt track kicks off this Saturday with the running of the traditional Clásico Manuel J. Güiraldes (G3) over 1,400 meters. While many might not know it, this race was strictly reserved for colts until 1994. Slava (Bold Second), with H
Jul 4


Forever Rim Seeks a Repeated Triumph in the Producción Nacional on a World Cup-Scheduled Card
Due to the Argentine National Team's Match, the San Isidro Card Will Conclude Early at 5:30 p.m.; Haras Firmamento's Mare Looms as the Choice on the Straight Course Anticipating the highly awaited 2026 World Cup matchup where the Argentine national football team is set to face Cape Verde today at 7:00 p.m., the management at Hipódromo de San Isidro has wisely adjusted its schedule. This Friday's 11-race card has been shifted to run from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., ensuring turf
Jul 3


Carrying a Featherweight Assignment, Escape Room Strolls to an Effortless Stakes Victory
Carrying an incredibly favorable assignment of 55 1/2 kg., the son of Il Campione drawing away to a three-length victory over Colour Vision to complete the feature-race double for conditioner Marcelo Sueldo and jockey Gonzalo Borda LA PLATA.- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina— The intricate methodology utilized by Argentine handicappers when distributing weight assignments remains a perplexing puzzle for local turf observers, and Tuesday’s Handicap Haras La Providencia going 1,200 mete
Jul 1


Doña Súper captured the especial, initiating a nice double for Marcelo Sueldo and Gonzalo Borda
The Stud Yabroud colorbearer dug in determinedly to defeat Beauty de Triomphe by a mere nose, capturing the Doctrinaria Slew in a thrilling finish Dipping inside, Doña Súper secured the victory / HLP LA PLATA.- The Especial Doctrinaria Slew going 1,700 meters over a fast dirt track, the first of two feature events on Tuesday's program at the local oval, shaped up on paper as a highly competitive affair. That pre-race analysis materialized into a thrilling reality deep in the
Jul 1


Neat Colt pulled off a surprise upset in the Estrellas Classic, rising to the top of the division
The talented son of Treasure Beach outfinished Hit Colchonero to secure a thrilling victory, triggering a highly unexpected result in the shadow of the wire over the turf course at San Isidro Racecourse The Gran Premio Estrellas Classic (G1) over 2,000 meters on the turf always seems to have a golden chapter reserved for racing’s most compelling narratives, and the 2026 renewal proved to be no exception. On a marquee afternoon that captivated the entire South American turf in
Jun 28


Indiana Candy won the Distaff, and William Pereyra captured his fifth Estrellas victory of 2026
The brilliant bay mare definitively solidified her status as the undisputed number one among turf distaffers, guided by a jockey who enjoyed a truly monumental performance throughout the championship series There are unique moments in racing where a thoroughbred’s pristine physical health and supreme confidence blend so perfectly that their potential seems completely limitless. The spectacular ascent of Indiana Candy (Señor Candy) has officially transcended the realm of a one
Jun 28


Qué Tarde Gris conquered champions and Grade 1 winners in the Gran Premio Estrellas Mile
Sustaining a powerful late rally over a turf course that heavily favored front-runners throughout Friday and Saturday, the brilliant runner campaigned by the Tres Jotas partnership closed resolutely down the center of the track to defeat Bronx by a hard-fought neck Surrounded by a stellar cast of generational champions and proven top-level titans, it was La Plata-based raider Qué Tarde Gris (Il Campione) who took absolute center stage to command the spotlight in the Gran Prem
Jun 28
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