The top turf mare in training won the Copa Diamante (G1) and Gran Premio Estrellas Distaff (G1) That remarkable display of superiority in late June in the Gran Premio Estrellas Distaff (G1) will remain in memory as the final racetrack performance on Argentine soil for Indiana Candy. As confirmed by Turf Diario, the daughter of Señor Candy has been sold to Japan for broodmare duties. It is not yet known whether she will make a preliminary stop in the United States, as is often

From the historical result this week at San Isidro to the legendary 1944 Carter Handicap, a tour through some of the most extraordinary finishes ever known in world racing BY DIEGO H. MITAGSTEIN There are photographs that serve to clear up any doubt. And there are others that, paradoxically, are born to confirm that no doubt exists because the equality is absolute. In horse racing, where a head, a neck, or a mere nose often separates glory from defeat, the photo finish arrive

Traditional stepping stones to the start of the Triple Crown, they have lately contributed few winners to Buenos Aires' major mile events Moon Frank Won Both the Campos and the Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas in 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO This Saturday at Hipódromo Palermo, the Clásico Miguel Cané (G2) and the Clásico General Luis María Campos (G2) will be run as the final preps leading into the start of the Triple Crown next month, when the Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos (G1) an

After maintaining the same purse levels in July as in June—prior to the official birthday shift—certain categories will benefit from an increase, while others will see the opposite The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo announced Thursday adjustments to its purse structure that will take effect for August meetings, featuring increases for certain categories alongside reductions for others. The update comes after July maintained the same payout levels established in June, prior to

The stakes events will bolster Saturday's program alongside the Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1) Ruby Rose will run the Clásico Bayakoa / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo de San Isidro was also hard at work this Tuesday, as is customary, putting together its next two race cards scheduled for Saturday the 25th and Wednesday the 29th of this month. Naturally, the centerpiece is set for the weekend, featuring a must-see program led by the Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1), the traditional mi

It will be held on Monday over 1800 meters on the Palermo dirt track, featuring champions Drive Joy and Earth God as the headliners A total of 31 races will be held across the three meetings finalized this Monday by Hipódromo de Palermo for the upcoming week, with racing set for Friday the 24th, Monday the 27th, and Thursday the 30th of this month. The centerpiece will arrive on Monday with the Clásico Perú (G2-1800m, dirt), one of the strongest mid-distance races of the seco

The jockey enjoyed an ideal afternoon, headlined by Xurra's victory; he is enjoying his best season to date and already has four graded wins to his credit this year LA PLATA.- Tuesday's meeting at Hipódromo de La Plata belonged to one rider: Franco Menéndez. The jockey is currently navigating the finest spell of his career and validated that form with a standout performance, sweeping three victories and landing the featured event on the card by taking the Clásico Miguel Luis

The Clásico Federación Argentina de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos (2200m) will be run this coming Sunday at La Plata Nassau, will be one of the runners for the next Sunday stakes at La Plata / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- The next three cards to be decided at this venue are locked in, featuring the welcome news of a few extra races added to the mix. The La Plata track will open its gates on Sunday the 26th, Tuesday the 28th, and Thursday the 30th of this month. The headliner look

Colorado del Monte leads a strong entry list for the first major second-half showdown for 3-year-olds, set for this coming Saturday on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro Roi du Monde Seeks Redemption in the Guineas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Following four scratches from its original nomination list, eight 3-year-old colts were officially declared on Monday to compete this coming Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro in the Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1), the first major second-half sh

Lead the list of 10 entries for next week's top race at Palermo, set to take place on Monday the 27th. Drive Joy won 2 G1's at Palermo's dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo Palermo has begun assembling its upcoming three racecards, scheduled for Friday the 24th, Monday the 27th, and Thursday the 30th of this month. The headline event will arrive on the second day when a new edition of the Clásico Perú (G2-1800m, dirt) takes center stage—one of the premier second-half contests f

Sono Perfetto (photo), Amuni, Nassau, El Darwin, and Don Champagne were entered for the Clásico Federación Argentina de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos LA PLATA.- The road toward the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1) will continue at this city's racetrack on Sunday, July 26, with a new renewal of the Clásico Federación Argentina de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos scheduled over 2200 metros, for which entries were taken this Friday. A tremendous spectacle is in the making based on the list o

The Clásico Japón (L-1400m, turf) will headline the action this Saturday as the feature race of the week at the Hipódromo de Palermo, which will also open its gates for racing on Monday Kopke will run the Clásico Japón / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo de Palermo is set for a transitional week, featuring a brace of racing programs anchored by a solitary stakes race. The downtown track will open its gates on Saturday, July 18, and Monday, July 20, offering cards composed primarily

The key prep race on the road to the Polla de Potrancas (G2) will headline the racing program on Tuesday, July 21, at La Plata Tarea Fácil Among the Six Fillies Confirmed for the Morales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.— After being rescheduled from its original date, the Clásico Miguel Luis Morales (G2-1600m, dirt), the key three-year-old filly prep on the road to the Clásico Polla de Potrancas (G2), will finally take place on Tuesday, July 21, on the main track of this city's r

The Clásico Cocles (L) and the Clásico Necochea (L) will take place on Friday, July 17, while the Handicap Gendarmería Nacional Argentina will headline the card on Wednesday, July 22 Quality Boy will carry the top weight in the Clásico Cocles / JUAN I. BOZZELLO San Isidro officials confirmed on Tuesday the next two racing programs scheduled at the northern venue, featuring cards on Friday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 22, anchored by a solid slate of stakes. The Friday card w

Saturday's card will feature the running of the Clásico Cocles (L) and the Clásico Necochea (L), while the Clásico Gendarmería Nacional Argentina will take center stage on Wednesday Bailarín de Venecia, top weight ahead the Clasico Necochea / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— While San Isidro prepares for the highly anticipated Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1) festival, the track received entries on Monday for its next two programs. Scheduled f

Group 1 winners Colorado del Monte and Roi du Monde headline an exceptional list of entries for the upcoming classic, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown The first major milestone of the second semester is officially underway. Hipódromo de San Isidro taken entries this Monday for the Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1), and the early lineup promises an absolute spectacle. Scheduled for Saturday, July 25, the mile test on the turf for 3-year-old colts has attracted a

The jockey delivered a brilliant performance aboard the son of Fortify, who was recently acquired by Jesús Campos, a prominent Paraguayan owner LA PLATA.- There are racecourses that are never forgotten. No matter how the calendar changes, which tracks dominate the statistics, or where new opportunities arise, a special place always remains. For Eduardo Ortega Pavón, that venue is the Hipódromo de La Plata. It was there that he took his first steps as a jockey and secured his

A magnificent trio of stakes races awaits at the corner of Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego on the holiday, featuring the Clásico Ignacio e Ignacio F. Correas (G2), the Clásico Diamond Jubilee (L), and the Clásico Guillermo Paats (L) On the upcoming holiday Friday, Hipódromo de Palermo will offer plenty of reasons to be the center of attention, aiming to draw massive crowds to its grandstands and heavy handle through the betting windows. The racetrack will feature a magnifi

The Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi (L) and the Clásico Juan Vucetich will serve as the headline attractions on Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th, respectively End of Spring will run in the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi / HLP LA PLATA.- The upcoming two programs at the racetrack in this city have been finalized, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th. Each card will consist of 10 races, showing a slight improvement in field sizes compared to previous weeks fo

Scheduled for this coming Saturday, the feature event will anchor a weekend of exclusive racing action at Hipódromo de San Isidro The two upcoming programs for next week at Hipódromo de San Isidro have been finalized, with the track taking full ownership of the weekend by opening its doors on both Saturday and Sunday. The weekend's main attraction will be the historic Clásico 9 de Julio (G2), contested over 1,600 meters on the turf for horses 4-year-olds and upward. As has be