Butterfing and Need You Tonight will have their rematch in one of the country's most prized cups, during an afternoon that will feature 6 G1 races and countless attractions for the whole family The grey Butterfing, with youth on his side / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo de Palermo, the stage where dreams gallop over the dirt and history is written with every stride, dresses in its finest attire this Friday for a celebration that transcends sport. This is no ordinary May 1st;

The daughter of Fortify will once again face Cannolina—winner of the Gilberto Lerena (G1)—and the ever-consistent Portal Maya Martana after shining in Maroñas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO No edition of the Gran Premio Criadores (G1-2000 m, dirt) fails to generate high expectations. A traditional meeting for the best staying mares at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, it returns this Friday with the added prestige of being a qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1), which will be h

Nevado Catedral, Comando Secreto, the champions Earth God and Drive Joy, Gardel Pass, Qué Tarde Gris, and Storm Sound promise a grand show on the dirt Nevado Catedral narrowly held off Comando Secreto in the Clásico Benito Villanueva / JUAN I. BOZZELLO In an afternoon of grand spectacles, the Gran Premio de las Américas - OSAF (G1-1600 m, dirt) stands as a landmark. Even with the absence of El Exito (Il Campione), winner of the last two editions who was not ratified, the race

A tremendous sprint race is on the horizon, which will also feature El Mejor Recuerdo, the winner of last year's edition Le Cornette arrives at this commitment undefeated in 3 starts this season / JUAN I. BOZZELLO What better way to close the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) meeting than with a Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1-1000 m, dirt) that promises to make history. The field confirmed for one of the season's most important speed clashes is stunning, featuring

The two colts trained by Juan Saldivia will face off against a representative of Colorado del Monte who shone in a brilliant debut Desert Voice enters the race after finishing second in the Clásico Santiago Luro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The title of the season's best 2-year-old on the dirt will be at stake this Friday in the Gran Premio Montevideo (G1-1500 m) at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, featuring several strong contenders. It could be a special day for Juan Saldivia. In

The daughters of Dabster prepared by Juan Saldivia face off against Tarea Fácil, La Agostinelli, and Embozada Rim Personal Filly seeks to remain undefeated / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Juan Saldivia aims to have an unforgettable afternoon this Friday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, where a pair of his top contenders will face off in the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1-1500 m). This is the only top-level event for fillies in the first semester and will undoubtedly crown the year'

Winning by 3 lengths in the 2,000 meters of the Clásico República Federativa del Brasil, she maintained her undefeated record at the local track LA PLATA.— Step by step, with firmness, La Watson is establishing herself among the top group of mares competing over staying distances at this city's racecourse. Following her promising victory in the Clásico Vit Reina, the gray has now secured the Clásico República Federativa del Brasil (2000 m, normal dirt). In the final stage of

In a match with Emm Yugo, the colt from Stud Pauli won by a nose in the Clásico Full Sail Maintaining a minimal advantage along the inside, Encantador Pass held on to the lead / HLP LA PLATA.— Encantador Pass returned to the racecourse of this city and did his job, although it demanded a bit more than expected to secure the Clásico Full Sail (1000 m, normal dirt), the first of the two stakes races that shaped a fairly entertaining program. It was an exciting head-to-head batt

The daughter of Hurricane Cat is coming off a very comfortable victory in the Clásico Vit Reina, and the goal is to confirm that form La Watson maintains a perfect record of two victories in as many starts at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.— Fillies and mares were the main protagonists during Tuesday’s card at the racetrack in this city, and they will take center stage once again this Thursday. While that previous occasion focused on middle-distance runners, it is now time for the s

The Triple Alliance homebred scored by an easy three lengths over heavy favorite It’s My Look LA PLATA.— There was a defining moment that allowed End of Spring to secure victory in the Clásico Miss Loren (1,600m, normal dirt), the feature race of the day at the city’s racetrack. It happened midway through the turn, when the leader Sia (Puerto Escondido) began to drift wide and carried It’s My Look (Equal Stripes) with her. This not only cost the favorite valuable meters and s

They are the standout names on the short but quality-filled card scheduled for Tuesday at La Plata It’s My Look seeks her first stakes victory in the Clásico Miss Loren / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- Another compact card awaits this Tuesday at Hipódromo de La Plata, though with the positive note that the overall quality is vastly superior to the embarrassing program staged last Saturday. Among several interesting allowance races, the highlights are the Clásico Miss Loren (1600

The Rosario based extended his unbeaten streak this season with a solid victory in Monday’s Handicap Practicante at Palermo Coming off two important victories at Hipódromo Independencia de Rosario, Hop On extended both his strong form and his unbeaten record this season on Monday, capturing the Handicap Practicante (1400m, dirt), the feature event on the card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. Carrying 58 kilos, among the highest weights in the field, the son of Endorsement p

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