The traditional mile fixture will take center stage this Saturday, brilliantly supported on the card by the Clásico Espirita (L) Don Griego Looks for Another Decisive Victory in the 9 de Julio / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just as Palermo lines up a high-powered Friday card, Hipódromo de San Isidro will match that intensity on Saturday with a stellar program featuring a pair of highly competitive stakes fixtures. Everything will revolve around the historic Clásico 9 de Julio (G2), a 1,6

The afternoon will feature a prominent stakes tripleheader, spearheaded by the route feature and well supported by the Diamond Jubilee (L) and the Guillermo Paats (L) Martana Stands Out as One of the Defining Names on the Road to the Correas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo is configuring an outstanding Friday program packed with high-profile racing. Featuring a prominent stakes tripleheader, the card kicks off a highly attractive week at the metropolitan hea

During a week that once again featured rather sparse entry lists across the board, the key preparatory fixture for the prestigious Polla de Potrancas managed to attract a mere three entrants. Consequently, racetrack officials have made the decision to reschedule the stakes event, which will now be contested on Tuesday, July 21 El Resero Con Capa was entered for the Clásico Juan Vucetich / HLPL LA PLATA.— Despite announcing the suspension of the conditional alternative categor

The jockey enjoyed a sensational weekend, driving forward in top gear during the Fundación Equina Argentina’s showcase event. From the raw speed of Le Cornette to the flawless poise of Indiana Candy, we analyze a historic harvest alongside his emotional tribute on the podium honoring the mentors who guided his path By Diego H. Mitagstein There are weekends that mark a definitive turning point in a professional's career—those moments when the whip seems to transform into a mag

In a move designed to safeguard horsemen and owners, Palermo management has announced a protective measure for the upcoming month. Thoroughbreds clearing their conditions will maintain their previous purse levels—a financial cushion applied exclusively to allowance and condition races The month of July is, by definition, a time for reflection and a clean slate in Argentine racing. The turning of the calendar brings the universal birthday for both juveniles and older horses, a

That trio of stakes will shape an action-packed Saturday program; meanwhile, the cross-generational clash for female milers is slated for Monday, July 6 Personal Filly was entered for the Clásico Güiraldes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Entries were finalized this Tuesday for the upcoming back-to-back cards at the Hipódromo de Palermo, highlighted by a stellar stakes triple-header scheduled for Saturday. The newly turned 3-year-olds will launch their road toward the Argentine Triple Crow

The road to the Triple Crown officially kicks off in earnest on the main track, while the prestigious Campeonato de Oro Verde also gets underway on the lawn Acento Final returns to Palermo's turf track for the Chacabuco / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina— Following the excitement of the Carreras de las Estrellas festival, the Argentine racing calendar moves forward with another high-profile week of action, centered primarily at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. The down

The racing committee announced that for Friday’s entries, all races will offer full purses, officially canceling the alternative category Sabiyano correrá el 9 de Julio / ARCHIVO / HLP LA PLATA.- Monday’s final declaration stage at the provincial oval arrived with plenty of tactical developments for local horsemen. As widely anticipated, the widespread implementation of the alternative category (CA) format across recent racing programs—which slashes scheduled purses nearly in

La Plata Racecourse saw dismal entries on Friday for its next three meetings, reopening all carded races Los Llanos fue anotado en el Isidoro Aramburu / HLP The misguided policy of stacking nearly half of July’s racing schedule with low-level alternative conditions—slashing purse values for those events by more than half—has extracted a heavy and predictable toll on the seaside oval. The widespread rejection of this administrative measure by local owners and horsemen was laid

The three-time reigning champion sprinter will seek to carve his name permanently into the record books, aiming to become the first horse in history to register four victories within the prestigious championship series History stands on the precipice this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro as the extraordinary Labrado (Le Blues)returns to center stage in the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1). The spectacular champion enters the starting gate chasing a monumental milestone ne

Representatives from five South American nations, alongside international consultant Phil Smith, are analyzing the performances of the region's top runners to establish the official ratings for the 2025/2026 racing season Against the high-profile backdrop of the Carreras de las Estrellas festival, scheduled for this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del Sangre Pura de Carrera (OSAF) is conducting one of its most critical technical s

The most important event within the Estrellas series drew 9 final confirmations and will feature a spectacular total purse of 120,000,000 pesos, with the Stud-Haras El Wing representative targeting a highly anticipated repeat victory The Gladiator's Hat is coming off a third-place finish in the Latinoamericano in Peru / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Back in the late 1980s, when a group of breeders gave shape to the Carreras de las Estrellas, they introduced the last major transformation e

The outstanding Triple Alliance filly will measure forces against the top three finishers of the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1), among others Indiana Candy Winning the Copa Diamante / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It is impossible not to anticipate a high-level spectacle after the final field of runners for the Gran Premio Estrellas Distaff (G1-1800 m, turf) was announced this Monday. Serving as one of the main attractions of the 2026 Carreras de las Estrellas festival and a centerpiece f

2-year-olds and mares will square off over 1300 meters this Friday on the Hipódromo de San Isidro dirt track Emprestada, una de las candidatas para el Dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A couple of seasons ago, the Carreras de las Estrellas incorporated two non-graded stakes into their schedule that are always contested on the dirt track. The Estrellas Dirt Junior (1300 m, dirt) and the Estrellas Dirt (1300 m, dirt), each offering a purse of 20,000,000 pesos, will provide the perfect fr

A final lineup of 11 high-caliber runners was confirmed for the premier middle-distance event of the Carreras de las Estrellas series, setting the stage for a spectacular clash of talent Drive Joy won the Juvenile in 2025, at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A major highlight within the formidable menu of the Carreras de las Estrellas will undoubtedly be the Gran Premio Estrellas Mile (G1-1600 m, turf), to be run on Saturday the 27th at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, promising an un

The colts' division will see almost all the leaders of the generation face off; among the fillies, Gran Gotera is the major absentee, but Gota Clara Sos (pictured) seeks her coronation Opening the double-header of the Carreras de las Estrellas, the 2-year-olds will take center stage this Friday. Iconic events within the series organized by the Fundación Equina Argentina, the Gran Premio Estrellas Juvenile (G1-1600 m, turf) and Gran Premio Estrellas Juvenile Fillies (G1-1600 m

One of the original Carreras de las Estrellas events, the top-level clash highlights Aspiring Artist and El Rayo Pass (pictured) as the central figures of the lineup. The speed division always occupies a large part of the schedule for the Carreras de las Estrellas. The Sprint (G1) will pit established stars against each other in the older category, while the Clásico Estrellas Junior Sprint (G3-1000 m, turf), one of the original events of the series organized by the Fundación

The defection of El Epecuén was a significant blow, but the clash between the last two sprint champions is a massive attraction Labrado Has Already Won 3 Estrellas and Targets the Record / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1-1000 m, turf) is set to be one of the major attractions within the Carreras de las Estrellas series, sponsored by the Fundación Equina Argentina, as is almost always the case... The list of 16 entries was reduced to 11 confirmed runners

The jockey highlighted the colt's ability to adapt to whatever the race demands and is confident in continuing to add victories LA PLATA.– If anyone knows El Resero Con Capa, it is Adrián Giannetti. The jockey has been in the saddle for every single one of his performances and was once again tasked with guiding him this Sunday toward another demonstration of class in the Clásico General Manuel Belgrano (G3), where the son of Angiolo confirmed his status as the number one spri

The 3-year-old maidens will compete for 2,662,000 to the winner, a figure that, after deductions, will barely be enough to pay for a month's keep Siesta, one of the nominees for the Clásico Miguel Luis Morales / HLP LA PLATA.– Welcome to the era of the Alternative Category (CA) at the racecourse of this city. This Friday, entries were received for the final meeting of June and the first one of July, where the self-inflicted wound by the authorities is already clearly visible.