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Robate un Beso beat everything—even adversity
Robate un Beso was on the verge of being scratched due to a physical issue, but she made it to the starting gate in time to score by a neck over Look At To Me in a tremendous duel and capture the Gran Premio Selección (G1). The heavy track once again proved to be her ally, and she now sets her sights on the Copa de Plata By Diego H. Mitagstein Until the very last moment, Robate un Beso's participation in the Gran Premio Selección (G1) remained in doubt. A physical issue in on
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Cool Bro stepped up and now dreams of the Gran Premio Nacional
The son of Pneumatic solidified his form over 2200 meters in the Clásico Eduardo Casey (G2), defeating Pancho Gio by 2 lengths to establish himself as one of the new benchmarks of his generation. Nicolás Martín Ferro and Gustavo Calvente will now seek what slipped away from them in 2025 with Blue Caviar By Diego H. Mitagstein The Gran Premio Nacional (G1) already has a new heavyweight contender. His name is Cool Bro, he carries in his veins genetics specifically tuned for lon
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Look At To Me facing the challenge of becoming the queen of Palermo
The brilliant winner of the Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) stands as the heavy favorite for the Gran Premio Selección (G1), which will be contested this Saturday over 2000 meters. Robate Un Beso will seek revenge in the third installment of their rivalry, while five other ambitious contenders aim to pull off the upset The authoritative manner in which Look At To Me (Dabster) put away the Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) established her at the very top of her division.
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The Clásico Eduardo Casey, a golden opportunity to reach the Gran Premio Nacional
With Paulo Sil seeking his first victory, the returns of El Gibson and Pancho Gio, and several rising 3-year-olds on the sharp upgrade, the G2 over 2200 meters promises to be a revealing contest at Palermo as part of the blockbuster Gran Premio Selección card Paulo Sil (center) finishes second to Emotion Rate (right) with Colorado del Monte (left) in the Montevideo The road to the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) will reach its final major stepping stone this Saturday at Hipódromo d
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El Ernesto, a model of consistency who unleashed a formidable stretch run to win the Orange once again
The son of Señor Candy repeated his triumph of twelve months ago in the San Isidro stakes event, coming from well off the pace to score an authoritative victory; his extraordinary consistency projects him as one of the prime contenders for the Clásico Joaquín V. González (G1) at La Plata El Ernesto (left) surged past his rivals to seal a dominant victory in the Clásico Orange / JUAN I. BOZZELLO When El Ernesto (59 1/2 kg) began making up ground down the home straight in the C
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Carrying a demanding top weight of 62 kilos, Talented Hit stands as the marquee figure of the Clásico Orange
The son of Hit It a Bomb stands out among the 8 runners in the 1400-meter Listed stakes over the San Isidro dirt track, with El Ernesto, Concord, and Yak Sport looming as his primary rivals SAN ISIDRO, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— The 62 kilos that Talented Hit must carry are an open invitation for his opponents, but also a measure of the respect he has earned on the racetrack. The dark bay from Stud El Ángel de Venecia will be the main attraction of Friday's Clásico
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Payucano returned to sprinting and rediscovered his finest form
he heavy favorite delivered on expectations with a dominant 4-length victory in the Especial Arrayán over a heavy track at Hipódromo de La Plata, carrying 58 kilos. The son of Mask once again found the 1200 meters to be the ideal stage to showcase his full potential LA PLATA.- Sprinting is his domain, and Payucano made that abundantly clear once again. Following an outing over the mile in which he acquitted himself well, the son of Mask returned to the 1200 meters and redisco
3 days ago


Opinium got her revenge and handed King Guillermo his first stakes winner
The colt racing for Stud Vintage defeated Negro de Pergamino by 221 lengths in the Clásico Candy Ride, over a heavy turf track at San Isidro; Rodrigo Bascuñán guided the pupil trained by Elvio Bortulé Negro de Pergamino (Hi Happy) saw his hopes of repeating short-lived. He had barely broken the resistance of Cautivador (Pneumatic) when Opinium emerged with a sweeping stretch run that instantly altered the outcome of the Clásico Candy Ride (L-1400m). What had been a three-qua
4 days ago


Negro de Pergamino and Opinium, a rematch that lights up the afternoon
The Clásico Candy Ride (L) brings together six 3-year-old colts over 1400 meters on the diagonal turf course; Lunfardobrings stakes experience, while Listen tests himself over a longer distance Negro de Pergamino seeks a repeat performance of his Clásico Vilmar Sanguinetti victory/ JUAN I. BOZZELLO A mere three-quarters of a length separated Negro de Pergamino (Hi Happy) from Opinium (King Guillermo) in the Clásico Vilmar Sanguinetti. Almost 40 days later, that margin is bac
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Franta stuck her nose out in a spectacular duel with Cancha Rayada
The defender of Stud Ex Libris took the Handicap Haras Don Florentino after battling her main rival all through the homestretch; a fine ride by apprentice Leo Acuña provided another celebration for trainer Guillermo Frenkel Santillán LA PLATA, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— Cancha Rayada (Strategos, 56 kg) had the entire homestretch to try to pass Franta (57 kg). The defender of Stud Ex Libris was joined side-by-side as soon as she left Luna Gitana(Le Blues, 56 1/2 kg)
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Franta seeks to extend her strong form in the handicap feature at Hipódromo de La Plata
The daughter of Fortify will make her local debut at Hipódromo de La Plata carrying 57 kilograms, backed by a recent victory at San Isidro; Hi Crystal brings genuine black-type credentials that demand plenty of respect The great current form of trainer Guillermo Frenkel Santillán's stable will have a new opportunity to continue this Tuesday. Now it will be Franta (Fortify, 57 kg) in charge of defending it when she takes on the Handicap Haras Don Florentino, the most important
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Lonely Boy made a emphatic return to the winner's circle
Following an absence of more than six months, the son of Remote made full use of his light 52.5-kilo assignment to score by six lengths at Hipódromo de Palermo, marking another victory for the tandem of Frankel Santillán and Martín Valle Carrying 52.5 kilograms looked like an open invitation for Lonely Boy, though capitalizing on it meant overcoming significant challenges: returning from a layoff of more than six months and tackling rivals with far superior credentials. The r
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Rugiente and Guadilu stand out as top contenders in Monday's handicaps
The colt (photo) will contest the Handicap Asociación Personal Hipódromos del Agencia República Argentina(APHARA), locking horns with Despacito and Lyon; meanwhile, the mare steps into the Handicap Star and Stripescarrying a featherweight assignment on the scales Weight assignments will have plenty to say this Monday on the main dirt track at Hipódromo de Palermo. Highlights on the 14-race program include the Handicap Asociación Personal Hipódromos del Agencia República Argen
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Mayan Goddess amplió diferencias y sigue invicta en La Plata
The daughter of Made You Look defeated Temper Bomb once again, this time by 2 1/2 lengths in the Clásico Eusonio C. Boni (L); it was the third consecutive victory at El Bosque for the Pauli filly LA PLATA.- Revenge came swiftly for Marcelo Sueldo and Gonzalo Borda. Following the defeat of Hi Pocho (Hi Happy) in the Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1), Sunday restored their smiles courtesy of Mayan Goddess, who handled the Clásico Eusonio C. Boni (L-1,100 m, fast track) with complete
7 days ago


Stay Tune and a monumental victory: ten for Dany, four for Stud Las Monjitas
The son of Fortify captured the Gran Premio Jockey Club with a formidable late rally, further amplifying the monumental record of Carlos Daniel Etchechoury and the stable of Camilo Bautista; Hi Pocho proved a gallant second, while Linguado was eliminated from the hunt for the Triple Crown Ten times the Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1). Ten times the satisfaction of having conditioned the 3-year-old colt capable of conquering the oldest Classic in the country. Carlos Daniel Etchec
Oct 4


Colifato Novo, the master of the mile and recipient of the grandest ovation
The son of Lenovo scored wire-to-wire in the Gran Premio San Isidro (G1), defeating Vundú by 4 lengths; he secured his third victory at the top level and ignited the crowd's enthusiasm Vundú (Suggestive Boy) went after him earlier this time, determined not to grant him the same leeway he enjoyed in the Clásico Ecuador (G2). But Colifato Novo had plenty more in the tank. When the moment came to settle the Gran Premio San Isidro - Copa Melchor Ángel Posse (G1), the pacesetter d
Oct 4


Es por Amor found her true calling in the sprint ranks and shocked the Suipacha
The son of Strategos closed wide out to defeat Claro Bombón at odds of 30.95-1 at San Isidro; Pablo Damián Carrizoguided the Stud La Palmera homebred, who secured his first Group 1 victory over 1,000 meters The sprint division appeared to have its leading hierarchy firmly in place, but Es por Amor took it upon himself to reshape the entire landscape. On the afternoon of the Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1), the representative of Stud La Palmera pulled off one of the biggest upset
Oct 4


Honest Boy showed tremendous heart to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in an impossible finish
Rallying from the tail of the field, the Stud El Ángel de Venecia runner charged late to nip Cazador de Areco by a head on the line in the Clásico Yatasto (G3); returning to the 2,400-meter distance, the 2025 Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) winner displayed all his class There are victories that can be explained by a simple result, and others that demand to be watched over and over again. The performance of Honest Boy in the Clásico Yatasto (G3) belongs squarely to the latter cat
Oct 4


Hi Pocho puts his sharp trajectory to the ultimate test, while Linguado carries the ultimate dream of sweeping the Triple Crown
The Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1) will assemble a field of 14 3-year-olds over 2,000 meters on the turf; Stay Tunelooms as a formidable threat in the country's oldest Classic The Triple Crown once again has a contender, though the road that led him there came via a stewards' ruling rather than crossing the wire first. Linguado (Cosmic Trigger) will enter this Saturday's Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1) as the official winner of the Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos (G1), following th
Oct 3


Colifato Novo and Vundú set the stage for a high-stakes rematch in the mile
The champion and his runner-up from the Clásico Ecuador (G2) square off once again in the Gran Premio San Isidro (G1); What a Man defends his title and looms as a top-tier threat Barely half a head separated them a month ago. Just enough to crown the courage of one and leave the other envisioning a rematch. Colifato Novo (Lenovo) and Vundú (Suggestive Boy) will cross paths once again this Saturday in the Gran Premio San Isidro (G1), over 1,600 meters on the turf, in one of th
Oct 3
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