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The sprinters take center stage in the Olavarría, the marquee event of the week at the main circuits
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
Apr 7


Rubén Galloso, a phenomenal jockey and a cornerstone of a golden era in racing
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
Apr 6


The Clásico Villanueva and the Clásico Estados Unidos de América round out the stakes action at Palermo
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
Apr 2


The Clásico Chevalier will feature a compact field of only 4 runners, while 6 juvenile fillies have been confirmed to start in the Ramírez
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
Apr 1


Bluclette Rim has tested positive following her victory in the Clásico Fomento Equino
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
Apr 1


La Plata Officials Scuttle, Reschedule Clásico Doyhenard
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
Apr 1


Ramírez and Chevalier Add Even More Anticipation to the Weekend Slate
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
Mar 31


Honor and Lerena: The Unmissable Grade 1s Highlighting Saturday’s Card at Palermo
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
Mar 31


Damiani and Doyhenard will provide continuity to the selective process at La Plata
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
Mar 29


With no scratches, there will be 5 colts in the gates for the Clásico Crespo, at Palermo
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
Mar 25


El Exito, Obataye, Need You Tonight, and The Gladiator's Hat will fight for the Horse of the Year title
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
Mar 23


As always, the Clásico crespo at Palermo had a very low number of preentries
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
Mar 22


Need You Tonight, Charm, Gordianus, El Emporio, Butterfing... Palermo is getting ready
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
Mar 21


The return of Drive Joy in the Clásico América has been confirmed, setting the stage for a top-level clash against Earth God and El Fortín
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
Mar 18


La Plata has canceled the two stakes races scheduled for next week
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
Mar 17


Drive Joy could return in the Clásico América, facing Earth God and with El Fortín stepping up to the mile at San Isidro
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
Mar 17


Juan C. Noriega’s winning tour through the provinces continued with Endo Verde capturing the Clásico Vendimia
After his triumph in the Vicente Dupuy (G3) at La Punta, the jockey from Córdoba shone once again with the son of Endorsement during the festivities in Mendoza Endo Verde (left) proved to be too much for The Gun / JOSÉ MALUF By Fernando Gabrielli The San Juan representative Endo Verde was crowned as the new king of the Clásico Vendimia , defeating the local The Gun ( Asiatic Boy ) in a hard-fought finish. The competition served as the grand finale to one of the most antic
Mar 16


A couple of stakes and a special on the horizon for the Hipódromo de La Plata schedule
On Thursday the 26th, the Mariano Moreno and the Diego M. Argüello are scheduled to be run, although the former has only 5 entries and is currently at risk of being canceled El Ernesto would carry the top weight in the special / HLP LA PLATA—This Friday, entries were received for the next two meetings at the local track, scheduled for Tuesday the 24th and Thursday the 26th of this month. The outlook includes three races above the common level, although one is at risk of bein
Mar 14


A handicap will be the highlight of a dull week at Palermo
The Handicap Equal Stripes will be held this Saturday, framed by maiden claiming races; meanwhile, the Especial Jardy stands as the main event for Monday's meeting Rugiente will shoulder a demanding 62 kilos in the Handicap Equal Stripes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo finalized its next two programs this Tuesday for Saturday the 14th and Monday the 16th , neither of which will feature a stakes race. As reported yesterday, most of the interesting cond
Mar 11


Lebrón Blues, winner of the Kemmis and a top candidate for the Luro, has died
The son of Le Blues was at Palermo and dropped dead minutes after his final workout Lebrón Blues when he won the Kemmis by several lengths / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Lebrón Blues , who appeared as the heavy favorite for this Saturday's Clásico Santiago Luro (G2) —part of the upcoming festival at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo —died last Tuesday following his final workout. While the news has been confirmed, the exact cause of death remains unverified, though unofficial reports s
Mar 6
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