Carrying the top weights, they meet in the Clásico Carlos A. Zarlengo, Sunday’s feature at Palermo, where the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) will be shown as part of the program Rollanda brings two straight wins at this level / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Sunday brings action at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, along with the appealing chance to follow live the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) from Hipódromo de Monterrico, which will be part of the program. Beyond the expected support

The son of Daddy Long Legs completed San Benito’s notable stakes double on the turf at San Isidro Don Machete eclipsed Vundu in the final stretch / HSI Friday afternoon proved perfect at Hipódromo de San Isidro for the team of Stud-Haras San Benito, led by Andrés Basombrío, with the entire family pushing behind. As if the promising debut win by Don Pacto (Pneumatic) in the Clásico José B. Zubiaurre wasn’t enough, the stable quickly doubled up at a higher level with another vi

The very good horse from Stud Gran Ascochinga takes on the role of leading contender in the Clásico Macon (L), a race he already won in 2024 Vundu returns, one of the best horses in the country. It will be this afternoon, on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro, aiming to claim victory in the Clásico Macon (L-1800m), a race he already won in its 2024 edition. Quality and ability are trademarks of the son of Suggestive Boy, whose career has been interrupted by recurring health

The son of Remote stands out in the Handicap Haras Abolengo, Thursday’s feature at La Plata Glorioso Rim is in good form / HLP LA PLATA.- The Handicap Haras Abolengo will take center stage this Thursday at this venue. Run over 1200 meters for 3-year-olds and up with at least three wins, it finds its main contender in Glorioso Rim (Remote, 58), though within a very competitive group. Winner here in late November of the Handicap Haras Dilú, the Omar Labanca trainee has since po

Daughter of Qué Vida Buena justifies favoritism, reels in Beauty Check on testing track at La Plata Qué Buena B Extends Her Red-Hot Form / HLP LA PLATA.- When it looked as though the early effort would be enough for Beauty Check (Safety Check), the favorite Qué Buena Bcame flying late to leave her rival empty-handed and capture the Clásico Curtida Nistel (1200m, heavy dirt), Tuesday’s feature at La Plata run over a near-unraceable surface. Ridden by Lucas Guida, the daughter

Daughter of Angiolo was boxed in early, rallied strongly and denied Jugadoraza at the wire A La Vista and a Hard-Earned Victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO In the final jump—just as supporters of Jugadoraza (Winning Prize, 52) were ready to celebrate— A La Vista (54 1/2) lowered her head, spoiled the party, and claimed the Handicap Con Brio (1000m, dirt) in the most dramatic fashion at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. The daughter of Angiolo had not been in top form recently, but

Lucullan filly surged late to deny Victoria Bayern in the final strides after her rival briefly took command If a horse from Gerardo Alteño lines up in a stakes race at Palermo, it almost feels inevitable: they either win—or come very close. The trainer’s remarkable run continued Sunday as Adi Shakti unleashed a powerful late surge to land the G3 Clásico Asociación de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (1400m, turf). Following recent victories by Ninguneando (Bodemeister)

Top Stayer Leads trainer Carlos D. Etchechoury 1-2-3 Sweep in G3 Porteño Honest Boy Delivers a Strong Return / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Honest Boy delivered a statement performance in his return, asserting his class over his rivals in the Clásico Porteño (G3, 2400m, soft turf) and immediately reviving hopes of becoming just the fifth horse in history to win the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) twice. The son of Heliostatic , one of the top turf performers of his generation, had raced on

After 232-Day Layoff, the son of Heliostatic Begins Bid for Repeat in G1 Gran Premio 25 de Mayo Honest Boy: Proven Class and Experience / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Clásico Porteño (G3, 2400m, turf), one of the two feature events on Saturday’s card at San Isidro , offers stayers one of their final opportunities to secure a spot in the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1), the most prestigious race of the season for the division at the northern venue after the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini

The El Cárcara runner led every step of the way, spearheading a 1-2 finish for trainer Omar Labanca and sire Tetaze Sono Perfetto won on a wire-to-wire fashion / HLP LA PLATA.— Hugging the rail from the break and never relinquishing the lead, Sono Perfetto delivered a superb performance over a rain-ravaged track to capture the Comparación Stakes (L, 2200m) , Thursday’s feature at this venue. Returning to his home base after finishing fourth in the Clásico Otoño (G2) at Pal

Last Year’s Top Colt at La Plata heads back to his favorite track to take on Mannarino, Endo Verde, El Darwin and other formidable challengers Sono Perfetto Has Already Captured Three Graded Stakes at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.— Staying horses will take center stage this Thursday at the city’s racetrack, where the Comparación Stakes (L, 2200m) promises a high-quality contest along the road toward December’s Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1) . Open to horses three and up under weig

The Santa Inés mare, a half-sister to champions Nanda Dea, Nanabish, and Eliitas, got her most important victory, at San Isidro Naimabad Thrived Over Sloppy Going at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Naimabad (53 kg) found the formula to stop Despacito ( Sabayón , 64 kg) and defeated the heavy favorite in the Eduardo Jara Stakes (1100m, sloppy dirt), the feature race of a long program at San Isidro , preventing him from reaching his milestone 20th career victory. The only mar

The surface and track configuration proved irrelevant for the Bodemeister colt, the newest winner of the Jockey Club de Venezuela (L) Deep on the track, El Gazpacho managed to overhaul Colour Vision in the final strides / HLP LA PLATA.- El Gazpacho is a horse of remarkable quality. Adaptable to any surface and effective across any track layout, he is sound and consistent. This Thursday at this city’s racetrack, he confirmed that his tenacity in a finish is yet another elite

The daughter of Forge took the lead early, fought hard, and managed to pull away in the stretch to claim the Handicap Juan Carlos Noriega, carrying the top weight of 58 1/2 kilos Beyond her inconsistency, no one can deny that Herd Immunity is a high-quality runner. Following a disappointing effort a few weeks ago in the Clásico Bullrich (G2) against the division's top stayers, the daughter of Forge found a path to redemption this Monday. Blending speed, courage, and stamina

The Lizard Islands filly makes a triumphant return to grass with a courageous win in the Clásico Olavarría The stellar form of the Córdoba-based Lissette Island continues to reach new heights. To her impressive string of performances on the Palermo dirt, she has now added a layer of versatility, shining just as brightly on the grass at San Isidro to capture Saturday’s Clásico Olavarría (G3) , the afternoon's featured sprint over 1,000 meters. Her performance came as no surpr

The mare returns to the turf and stands out in the Olavarría (G3), while the colt seeks victory in the Mesa del Senado (L) Lissette Island switches from dirt to turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The turf at San Isidro takes center stage this afternoon with an engaging program highlighted by the Clásico Olavarría (G3) and the Clásico Mesa del Senado (L) . In the Olavarría (G3), a 1,000-meter sprint for fillies and mares, Lissette Island ventures away from her familiar dirt surface a

Coming off a layoff, the Cosmic Trigger filly turned in a spectacular performance, scoring by multiple lengths under a hand ride LA PLATA.- Spectacular. That single word describes Emprestada’s performance in the Clásico Federico Plowes (1200m, heavy dirt) , the feature race of Thursday’s card at the city's racetrack. Over a track in shameful condition—dangerous for all involved—that failed to drain despite two days without rain, the daughter of Cosmic Trigger brushed off a

The Asiatic Boy veteran, approaching age seven, returned to peak form with a dominant score in stakes company Quality Boy and his comfortable closing, at San Isidro / HSI It is the season of the veterans on the Argentine racing circuit. Defying the calendar and finding new life in maturity, the nearly 7-year-old Quality Boy turned back the clock on Wednesday at San Isidro , emerging as the standout figure of the program with a dominant victory in the Especial Rico . Contest

In the absence of Gota Clara Sos and Mayan Goddess, the Señor Candy filly dug deep on the front end to claim her biggest win to date Candy Unica dueled for the lead and showed plenty of resolve to stay on for the win / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario)— With the scratches of Gota Clara Sos (Made You Look) and Mayan Goddess (Made You Look) , the two standout names in the build-up to the Clásico Fortunato Damiani (G3-1300 m) ,the field was left wide open for a

The top sprinter in the division today delivered another stunning performance at Palermo, winning the Clásico Estados Unidos de América (G3) in a gallop. He is now set to target the Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1) Le Cornette left his rivals in the dust / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Le Cornette is currently in sublime form. Approaching 7 years of age, he possesses the firmness of a youngster, a fact he has proven in every start this season. As he awaits next week’s potential c