The filly carrying the colors of Stud Carpucho comfortably outclassed Salema to spearhead a commanding 1-2 finish for trainer Marcelo Sueldo at La Plata LA PLATA.— At 4:30 PM, as the Clásico Diego White (G3-1,700m, normal dirt)—the premier event of Sunday's compelling program at the local track—got underway, she could easily have lived up to her name and taken a nice long nap in her stable at San Isidro's Campo 2. Instead, the Stud Carpucho chestnut made the trip to the city

The daughter of Lizard Island captured her fourth graded stakes victory of the season and confirmed her status as the top female sprinter The victory by Lissette Island in the Clásico México (G3-1,000m, normal dirt), Saturday's marquee event at Hipódromo Palermo, was a carbon copy of the one secured the previous Monday by Le Cornette (Emmanuel) in the Clásico Paraguay (G3), also down the capital straight. The colt broke from post 1, carved out an early advantage, drifted towa

The son of Fortify, homebred for Haras San Benito, lived up to his overwhelming favoritism over the 3,000 meters on the turf CWhen the runners in the Clásico General Pueyrredón crossed the finish line for the first time, there were more people in the stands at the Hipódromo de San Isidro than inside the betting halls. Granted, it was far from a packed house on a cold Friday up north, but the unique quirks that accompany each running of the longest race on the national calenda

A sole remnant of times past on the calendar, the longest race of the season arrives today over its 3,000 meters of turf; Don Logrado, a stanch candidate to claim the victory A thoroughly entertaining card has been prepared for this Friday by the Hipódromo de San Isidro, reaching its peak of interest with the Clásico General Pueyrredón (G3), the longest race on the calendar at 3,000 meters on the turf. The sole remnant of a bygone era in racing, it arrives at a moment when th

Following a couple of uninspiring efforts in graded company, the daughter of Fortify comfortably captured the Handicap Miss Linda Dropping down from stakes company and taking full advantage of the featherweight 53 1/2 kilos assigned to her, Class Life became the star figure of Wednesday's card at San Isidro by capturing the Handicap Miss Linda, a mile contest held on the normal auxiliary dirt track honoring the great champion from Stud Triunvirato. Exhibiting his signature pa

Julio Penna always had unwavering faith in the son of Safety Check, who delivered an unforgettable victory on Tuesday at La Plata LA PLATA.— It was a sunny morning at Training Track 2 at Hipódromo de San IsidroHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información. Julio Penna was hard at work at the fourth wire, as he is every day, when the reporter ran into him. In casual conversation, he mentioned having a juvenile about to debut that he liked very much, though t

A promising showdown on the La Plata mile, heading toward November's Clásico Joaquín V. González (G2) LA PLATA—Following the magnificent victory scored by champion Le Cornette (Emmanuel) on Monday at Hipódromo PalermoHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, top-tier action continues this Tuesday on the local strip at Hipódromo de La PlataHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, where a new renewal of the traditional Clásico Ge

The reigning Champion Sprinter captured the Palermo G3 for the second consecutive season, dominating from wire to wire What a horse Le Cornette is. At 7 years old, he continues to build a formidable career, making difficult races look easy as he marches steadily toward defending the Champion Sprinter title he has held since last April. The chestnut representing Stud Chajarí won the Clásico Paraguay (G3-1000m, fast dirt) on Monday for the second consecutive season—the featured

Monday's Clásico Paraguay (G3) at Palermo features a high-stakes showdown among several of the top sprinters in training today An absolute thriller awaits this afternoon on the straight course at Hipódromo de Palermo with the Clásico Paraguay (G3-1000m, dirt), headlining an entertaining card that also features a pair of specials for horses competing on the provincial circuit. Le Cornette (Emmanuel), the reigning division champion, returns to the corner of Libertador and Dorre

The filly that kicked off her career sprinting over the straight course now scored a decisive victory in the Clásico Marina Lezcano, mastering the challenging 1400 meters on the San Isidro turf At least for now, no challenge seems impossible for La Santa Cándida. The filly that began her campaign sprinting 1000 meters over the straight course and subsequently won over 1200 meters took another step forward in her upward trajectory with an authoritative victory in the Clásico M

Owned by Haras El Angel de Venecia, secured the Clásico Reconquista for the second consecutive year SAN ISIDRO, Buenos Aires—If his comeback run had caught the eye, as clockers used to say, his performance this Friday over the turf course at Hipódromo de San Isidro confirmed those suspicions and invites big dreams for the future. Talented Hit captured the Clásico Reconquista (L-1400m) for the second consecutive season and looks primed to return to top-level mile events, where

The Haras El Angel de Venecia runner made a triumphant return with an outstanding victory in Palermo's Clásico Japón, and now returns to the Jockey Club stage to square off against a surging, in-form rival SAN ISIDRO—The racing wheel turns back to Hipódromo de San Isidro this Friday with a card comprised mostly of low-level condition races. Aside from a pair of 3-year-old events on the dirt and the featured Clásico Reconquista (L), the day offers limited excitement. The featu

The Stud El Basti runner drew off to defeat Envidioso Frank—who stumbled at the break—by 3 lengths, starring as Thursday's highlight at La Plata LA PLATA—Combining his own speed with a disastrous start for race favorite Envidioso Frank (Gidu, 52 kg), Don Zahir (54 kg) scored a decisive victory in the Especial Haras Vadarkblar (1400m, fast track), the feature event of Thursday's card at the local track. Showing absolute composure and leading from gate to wire, the son of Daddy

Fresh off a third-place effort in Palermo's Clásico Japón (L), he locks horns with Don Zahir, Liberto, and Norte, among other formidable rivals LA PLATA—Argentine racing has devolved into a showcase of mediocre cards, barely punctuated by an occasional decent feature. Following lackluster programs at Palermo and San Isidro, it is now the Bosque track's turn to offer a bargain-basement card, driving the sport further into the ground. At some point, racing executives will have

The son of Strategos won wire-to-wire, cementing his status among the top young sprinters at La Plata Racecourse LA PLATA—On the strength of a standout performance, Cadiz is steadily establishing himself as the premier sprint authority among the young division racing at the local oval. Following a impressive showing nearly two months ago in a special event, the grey stepped up his game to comfortably capture Tuesday's Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L), contested over 1,100 mete

They loom as the primary contenders for the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L), Tuesday's centerpiece event Cadiz winning the Especial Velocistas Potrillos in his final outing / HLP LA PLATA—Speed takes center stage once again at the local track, where this afternoon features a new renewal of the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L, 1,100 m, dirt), open to 3-year-old colts mapping out their path toward the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2), set for November 19 in what promises to be a

The Rosario native scored by a length over Lyon in the Handicap Día del Médico Veterinario and makes a compelling case for a step up to stakes company The rise of the Rosario native Ask for Wild, for the moment, has no ceiling. The Handicap Día del Médico Veterinario(1,000 m, dirt), which completed Monday's stakes double at Hipódromo Palermo, was a tough spot, but the runner for Stud Los 7 Nietos resolved it with clarity in the final stages. Of course, carrying only 52 1/2 ki

The daughter of Mask racing for Stud Tinta Roja edged Save Your Tears by a half-head in the 1200-meter Handicap Servicio Veterinario del Hipódromo Palermo That is how racing goes, and that is how horses are. Vieja Amiga Mask had found wins hard to come by, but less than two weeks ago at San Isidro she finally snapped her drought by taking the Handicap Fitzcarraldo. Quickly turned back around, the daughter of the proven stallion Mask returned to the track and kept her winning

Le Cornette, El Epecuén, and Bailarín de Venecia were the last to defeat the son of Lenovo, who will shoulder top weight of 60 kilos Peso Argentino, one of the mains rivals for Lyon / JUAN I. BOZZELLO If the Handicap Servicio Veterinario del Hipódromo Palermo looks ultra-competitive, the same can certainly be said for what the Handicap Día del Médico Veterinario promises. as the afternoon's second feature on Monday at Hipódromo Palermo, this 1,000-meter dirt contest for horse

Always paying high odds, the mare from Stud Rodolfo Pedro captured the Clásico Ocurrencia (G3), bringing her tally to five stakes victories Rallied out wide, Enjoy Dancing nipped Lissette Island right at the wire / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Unbelievable as it may seem at this stage of the game, Enjoy Dancing continues to spring a surprise with every single one of her victories. Her backers, of course, are thrilled with each piece of good news, walking away with a mountain of cash, but