The historic racecourse of the city of Buenos Aires celebrates its 150th anniversary today, surrounded by glory thanks to horse racing The history of Argentine horse racing cannot be explained without its sacred coordinates, and on this May 7, 2026, the Hipódromo de Palermo reaches a milestone that stirs the soul of any racing fan: 150 years of life. Since that distant 1876, when Buenos Aires was still a project of a metropolis and the alfalfa fields of Juan Manuel de Rosas m

Dream afternoon for the jockey at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, reaching one more milestone in his short career Smilytop gave Cristian Velázquez his 600th victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is often the case on Wednesdays, the allowance races at the Hipódromo de San Isidro flew quite low in terms of quality (reclaiming anything more already seems to be a lost battle...). However, jockey Cristian Velázquez added some color to the day, rounding out a polished hat trick that allowed h

Thanks to the victory of Los Llanos in the Clásico Propietarios (G3) this past Tuesday at La Plata, the trainer reached an impressive milestone, with nearly 2 months of activity still ahead Before the start of the season for the new generation of products, trainer Marcelo Sueldo set a specific goal: to achieve 30 victories with his 2-year-olds during the first semester. This Tuesday, with nearly two months of activity still remaining for the youngest runners, the professional

The jockey was one of the key figures during the Gran Premio República Argentina meeting, winning with Gran Gotera and Drive Joy in the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1) and the Gran Premio de las Américas - OSAF (G1), respectively Martín Valle achieved a stellar milestone by securing 2 new G1 victories, bringing his career total to 21 DF CREATIVE By Diego H. Mitagstein On a day that will be remembered as one of the most brilliant milestones of his career, Martín Valle becam

The champion has been confirmed to run this coming Sunday at San Isidro, where the Córdoba native will replace the injured Iván Monasterolo Excellent news arrived with the confirmation of the return of Colifato Novo, the 2024 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt and one of the most popular horses in the country. The son of Lenovo will compete next Sunday at the Hipódromo de San Isidroin the Clásico Southern Halo (G3-1400 m, turf), during a week that won't exactly be showered with major s

The champion is entered to run next Sunday on the San Isidro turf in the Clásico Southern Halo (G3) Colifato Novo has not raced since mid-February / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Following the great Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) card, and while awaiting the May 25 meeting, the country's main racetracks will regain their usual rhythm, offering a couple of stakes races in the coming days. The possible return of Colifato Novo (Lenovo) will be the main attraction of the period. The Cha

Featuring journalists Marcelo Durán, Diego Mitagstein, and Sebastián Heredia, the program will kick off at 1:30 PM on the network's YouTube channel The digital revolution that has transformed the way turf is felt and experienced prepares for its most ambitious chapter. Following the vibrant coverage of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) last Sunday, Global Media Turf turns its cameras back on to bring the magic of the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) to every corner of

The breeder and owner holds enviable cards such as Need You Tonight and Portal Maya in the Gran Premio República Argentina and the Gran Premio Criadores By Simón Mitagstein The dream of major racing events is often built on the foundation of passion, and for Endrigo Gennoni, this Friday's meeting at the Hipódromo de Palermo represents the climax of a process that combines breeding with the excitement of ownership. In a session where the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) an

The Hipódromo de Palermo has prepared a wide variety of shows and attractions for the whole family, including a performance by La T y la M The countdown has begun for the day that will bring Argentine racing to a standstill. In just a couple of days, the gates of the Hipódromo de Palermo will open wide for a new edition of the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) meeting, an essential appointment that blends history, selection, and a social display that transcends the track a

After several weeks, the colts will face a new stakes challenge, while the fillies head out in search of a new leader Chichipío headlines the Propietarios field / HLP LA PLATA.— After several weeks and multiple cancellations, the racetrack in this city has confirmed a stakes race for colts. With the Luis María Doyhenard (G3) out of the picture, Tuesday, May 5, will feature the Asociación de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera de Buenos Aires (G3-1,400m, dirt), where victory w

It will share the billing this coming Saturday with the Clásico Doria, while Palermo will also host the Clásico España (L) Siete Lagos will headline the Clásico Velocidad / HSI The Hipódromo de San Isidro has assembled an engaging 15-race card for this coming Saturday, featuring several events for 2-year-olds and a pair of graded stakes. The afternoon’s highlight is the Clásico Velocidad (G3), contested over 1000 meters on the turf. Restricted to 2-year-olds, the event offers

The juveniles will take center stage this Friday with their only Group 1 races of the first half of the season on the dirt at Palermo Live Your Life, one of the leading names for the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The juveniles will also play a major role during the outstanding May 1 card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. As every season, the undercard to the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) will feature the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1) and the Gran P

The mile and sprint features on May 1 promise top-class spectacles; El Exito has been withdrawn and will not attempt the three-peat Le Cornette enters unbeaten in 2026 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) festival will feature two outstanding races in the Gran Premio de las Américas – OSAF (G1-1600m, dirt) and the Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1-1000m, dirt), bringing together the vast majority of the division leaders at a mile and in sprinting,

Martana, Cannolina, and Portal Maya headline the confirmed field for the prestigious staying test for mares Cannolina, winner of the Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As expected, Monday also finalized the fields for the other Group 1 races that will shape next Friday’s Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, celebrating the track’s 150th anniversary. Always one of the meeting’s major attractions, the Gran Premio Criadores (G1

With the withdrawal of Unico Happy, the field is set for the May 1 feature at Palermo; a rematch between Butterfingand Need You Tonight awaits Need You Tonight seeks back-to-back victories in the Gran Premio República Argentina / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The field was finalized Monday for the 2026 edition of the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1-2000m, dirt), the premier race of the season for older dirt stayers at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, scheduled to be run Friday, May 1,

On its biggest revenue day, it will offer nine low-quality allowance races; was the date rotation requested for this?; both scheduled stakes races were canceled LA PLATA.- More and more voices are reaching a troubling conclusion: far from offering solutions, racing authorities seem determined to go the other way—down a path that leads directly toward the destruction of the sport in Argentina. A few years ago, Hipódromo de La Plata managed to secure an agreement with Hipódromo

The racing commission has decided to change a long-standing practice, and La Plata will no longer require mandatory numbered silks Transit colors will no longer be mandatory at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- The racing commission at this venue has announced that, starting with the July 2 meeting, owners will be allowed to compete with their own silks, in a historic decision that will put an end to the long-standing use of traditional numbered or “transit” colors. La Plata was the

Argentine jockey holds a leading chance in the 2026 edition of the race, where he will ride local runner Khamal, with whom he has already won the Derby Nacional (G1) and the Ortíz de Zevallos (G2) at Monterrico By Diego H. Mitagstein That image of Tetaze (Equal Stripes) standing in the irons, with Gustavo Calvente celebrating the colt’s victory and the Argentine flag in the background in the 2020 Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) at Hipódromo de San Isidro, has become one of t

Surprisingly, Hipódromo de San Isidro has matched the purses of one of its flagship races and its newest G1 event Honest Boy won the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) in 2025 and will be aiming for a repeat / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo de San Isidro has announced the purses for the series of G1 races that will be part of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo meeting and, surprisingly, has equalized the rewards for its flagship national race and the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1), its newest t

The renowned owner, former owner of La Serenísima, enjoyed racing and many emblematic horses; Fort de France, Babor, Octante, El Moisés, and For the Top filled his trophy case José Mastellone (center), after winning the 2018 Gran Premio Nacional (G1) with For the Top / HAPSA To such an extent was José Mastellone a lover of racehorses and horse racing that, when mainstream media reported his passing, nearly every piece used a photograph taken of him during a trophy presentatio