The Brazilian rider returns to the international stage at Monterrico aboard Olympic Oman, marking a story of perseverance at the center of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano Altair Domingos winning at Palermo; an exceptional jockey / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario)— Some comebacks are explained by results. And there are others, much deeper,that are understood from the soul. Altair Domingos’ return clearly belongs to this second group

The centerpiece race will carry a purse of 213,000,000 pesos, with 100,000,000 pesos reserved for the winner BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario)— Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo released the purse structures on Thursday for the upcoming República Argentina meeting. Scheduled for May 1, the card features six Grade 1 events on the dirt with total prize money reaching $564,450,000 pesos . The afternoon’s signature event, the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) , w

The trainer secured the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) and the Clásico Raúl y Raúl E. Chevalier (G2) and holds two strong hands for upcoming top-level action Juan Saldivia stands alone at the top, in more ways than one / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagtein Juan Saldivia’s season has been phenomenal, with 40 victories already, ranking second in the general standings behind Marcelo Sueldo (47) and also in the statistics for Palermo and San Isidro, trailing Gerardo Alteño and Car

Once again, a key juvenile stakes has been sidelined; the Clásico Mesa del Senado (L) and the Clásico Eduardo Jarafill out the remaining stakes schedule Pretoriana set to contest the Clásico Olavarría / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Tuesday's confirmation stage brought disappointing news as Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo announced the cancellation of the Clásico Carlos Pezoa (1000 m) . The juvenile contest, which was intended to be the centerfold of the program scheduled for Friday, Apr

The feature is set for this Saturday over the San Isidro straight turf course, on a program that also includes the Clásico Mesa del Senado (L) Gardel Pass has been entered for the Clásico Mesa del Senado / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Saturday’s program at San Isidro stands out as the centerpiece of the upcoming racing week, featuring a stakes doubleheader on the grass. The card is headlined by the Clásico Olavarría (G3) , a 1,000-meter turf sprint for fillies and mares 3-year-olds and

Nicknamed "The Poet of the Whip," the legendary jockey passed away Saturday at 72, leaving behind a thousand stories and a rare, masterful talent Rubén Galloso and Ganem celebrate their iconic victory in the Clásico 9 de Julio, in 1992 / FACEBOOK SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY (Special to Turf Diario)— Rubén Darío Galloso has passed away. And with him, one of those voices that didn’t need to shout to be heard during the run has been extinguished. The "Poeta de la Fusta" (Poet of the

They will join the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) and the Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena (G1) on this week's schedule, all with an eye on May 1st Comando Secreto will be part of the Villanueva / JUAN I. BOZZELLO While the fields for the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) and Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena (G1) were set on Monday, the remaining stakes for the week at Palermo were finalized this Tuesday. This Saturday, the opening legs of the Campeonato Palermo de Oro will share the spotli

The first major stakes for 2-year-olds on the San Isidro turf confirmed a trend: small fields. The Clásico Islas Malvinas (L), also for juveniles, was confirmed with only 4 runners Deep Feeling, one of the 6 fillies confirmed for the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The majority of juvenile stakes held this season in Argentina have featured small fields, a trend that has now reached a definitive turning point. San Isidro confirmed this Tuesday that only 4 colts wil

The horse has been provisionally suspended, along with Néstor Bello, who was responsible for presenting the runner. Additionally, Fantoche Pass also failed post-race testing following the Clásico Criadores Argentinos del Sangre Pura de Carrera (L) Bluclette Rim surged to a clear victory in the Clásico Fomento Equino / JUAN I. BOZZELLO On March 8th, Bluclette Rim grabbed headlines across all major media outlets after defeating Despacito (Sabayón) in the Clásico Asociación A

Part of the juvenile selection process for 2-year-old males, the stakes was slated for Thursday, the 9th, but officials have rescheduled the event for Sunday, the 12th Escape Room is set to compete in the Clásico Carlos Spegazzini / HLP Once again, a stakes race part of the juvenile selection process at the forest circuit has been canceled. Following the previous cancellation of the Gambier, authorities have now scrapped the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3, 1300m, dirt) an

San Isidro kicks off its premier juvenile series this Sunday, with the turf season’s first major tests for the incoming crop of colts and fillies Mask May confirmed for Sunday’s G2 Chevalier at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO An elite weekend of racing is on the horizon. Adding to the high-caliber outlook at Palermo on Saturday featuring two Grade 1s, Hipódromo de San Isidro will offer an equally compelling Sunday program. The card is anchored by the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez (G

Need You Tonight, Gordianus, Butterfing, and El Emporio head a deep field in the opening G1 event; Charm rates the one to beat among the mares; Villanueva and Estados Unidos de América stakes also featured on the blockbuster program Gordianus, hero of the 2025 Argentine Derby, makes his highly anticipated return in the G1 Honor JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo is gearing up for a formidable Saturday of racing, continuing its Gold

Entries were taken for both momentous clashes, to be held on Tuesday, April 6, and Thursday, April 9, respectively Gota Clara Sos, the leading 2-year-old filly at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.— Continuity is the keyword for the selective process at the racetrack in this city, where entries were taken this Friday for the Clásico Fortunato Damiani (G3-1,300m, dirt) and the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3-1,300m, dirt), for fillies and colts, respectively. The first of these tests

Connection with the Gran Premio Montevideo and the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha, it will be the best race of the week in Argentina The Great Terms, one of those confirmed for the Crespo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Finally, the Clasico Pedro E. y Manuel A. Crespo (G3-1400 m, dirt), for 2-year-olds and connecting with the Gran Premio Montevideo (G1) and Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1), had no scratches from its original list of entries, so 5 colts will meet next Sunday at the Hipodr

The Jockey Club Argentino announced the nominees for the 2025 Carlos Pellegrini Awards with gross errors; Charmis incredibly absent from the top prize El Exito, nominated for 2025 Horse of the Year / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Last Saturday, the Jockey Club Argentino announced the nominees for the upcoming Distinciones Carlos Pellegrini , where Argentine racing will crown its 2025 champions. Amid surprises, absences, and categories bordering on the ridiculous, many wonder if those wi

Only 5 colts were entered for a stakes race that serves as a bridge toward the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1) and the Gran Premio Montevideo (G1) Desert Voice (Seahenge), one of the 5 entries in the Clásico Crespo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A week of rather limited action is ahead regarding stakes races at the country's central tracks. With several handicaps in the mix, the main highlight will be brought by Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo on Sunday, the 29th, with the Clásico Pedr

The Grandes Premios de Honor (G1) and Gilberto Lerena (G1), to be run on April 4, have their entries, with top-class fields Need You Tonight could make his return in the Honor / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Due to the holidays next week, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo moved up the entries for its upcoming meetings, and among the races to come are the Grandes Premios de Honor (G1-2,000 m, dirt) and Gilberto Lerena (G1-2,200 m, turf), intermediate steps in the Campeonatos de Oro , for

A formidable race is set for this Saturday on the San Isidro turf mile, as the Clásico América (G2-1600 m) takes center stage. The program also features the Clásico Paseana (G2-1800 m) as the other standout attraction of the afternoon, while the Clásico Lord At War (L-1200 m) has been rescheduled for Wednesday the 25th. El Fortín winning the Unzué in December / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Despite the usual round of cancellations in several interesting categories, the Hipódromo de San I

These are the Mariano Moreno and the Diego M. Argüello; at Palermo, the Clásico Farnesio, scheduled for Friday, stands out Seek Wave will run in the special at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA—The racetrack in this city was set to enjoy a pair of stakes races in its upcoming cards. However, following Monday's forfeits, both the Mariano Moreno (1200m) and the Diego M. Argüello (1000m) were annulled. The former for all horses 3 years old and up and the latter for fillies and mares 3

The standout colt from Firmamento has not raced since his runner-up effort in the Polla de Potrillos (G1) at Palermo; the Clásico Paseana (G2) stands as the other major attraction this Saturday Drive Joy could return to action this Saturday at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After a week of low-profile activity, major racing returns to the premier tracks. This time it will be the turn of San Isidro , which this coming Saturday will enjoy the Clásico América (G2-1600m, turf) a