Trainer and jockey shone once again with Siesta, who claimed victory in the Clásico Diego White (G3) on her road to the Gran Premio Selección de Potrancas (G1) LA PLATA.— Siesta keeps progressing, keeps delivering, and above all, continues to leave the impression that the longer the trip, the better she will look. The filly delivered another top-tier performance to capture the Clásico Diego White (G3) and stay firmly entrenched among the leading lights of her generation at El

As learned by Turf Diario, the Hipódromo de Palermo has reportedly decided against submitting its request to IRPACto shorten the Derby to 2,100 meters, following intense backlash within the industry alongside various internal and international objections; the matter, however, could be revisited for discussion ahead of 2028 By Diego H. Mitagstein Nothing is official yet, but Turf Diario is in a position to report that the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) will retain its traditional 2

The Racing Committee established a series of measures to supervise the horses remaining under its domain during the suspension imposed on him by San Isidro Gerardo Alteño (third from the left), under the spotlight at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The eight-month suspension imposed by the racing committee of Hipódromo de San Isidro on trainer Gerardo Nicolás Alteño has taken a significant step forward, after Hipódromo de Palermo resolved to establish a series of additional contro

The sanction stemmed from a medication violation detected in his charge Fuurin, following her second-place finish in the fifth race on the 18th of last month; the trainer accepted the ruling and waived his right to a split-sample test The Hipódromo de Palermo issued a one-month suspension to trainer Juan Franco Saldivia, current leader in the local standings, following a prohibited medication finding detected in his charge Fuurin after her second-place finish in the fifth rac

Julio Penna will saddle the daughter of Treasure Beach in this Friday's Clásico General Pueyrredón at San Isidro; the last female to win it was Potrigoal, under Jorge Valdivieso By Diego H. Mitagstein Some decisions stem from pure pedigree analysis, while others come from truly knowing a horse—from observing her daily and understanding what she is asking for. Julio Penna chose the latter path with Playa Chopera, and this Friday the mare will embrace a challenge that cannot go

Just a week after capturing the Polla de Potrillos (G3) with Autorretrato, the jockey celebrated once again in El BosqueHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, this time aboard the seasoned pupil of Julio Penna. "He gave everything he had, showing the heart and determination that truly good horses possess," he shared LA PLATA.— Adrián Giannetti is enjoying one of those magical runs where everything seems to click. He rides with supreme confidence, ma

Contested over a challenging 3,000 meters on the turf, the marathon test will take place this Friday at Hipódromo de San Isidro; at Palermo, top billing goes to the female sprinters in the Clásico México (G3) Don Logrado, among the confirmed runners for the Clásico General Pueyrredón / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Following the scratches of Hi Dolfi (Hi Happy) and Santo Rey (Santillano), a field of nine runners will line up this coming Friday at Hipódromo de San IsidroHacer clic para abr

This coming Friday, Hipódromo de San Isidro will host a new renewal of the longest race on the calendar, contested over 3000 meters on the turf Equal Mostaza (left) won the Pueyrredón in 2025/ HSI Racing paradoxes. At a time when tempers are flaring over Palermo's proposal to trim the distance of the historic Gran Premio Nacional (G1), this coming Friday Hipódromo de San Isidro will host a new renewal of the Clásico General Pueyrredón (G3), the longest race on the national ca

The association sent a letter to the Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires regarding the decision, protesting that it was not taken into account during the discussions The controversy surrounding Hipódromo Palermo's proposal to trim the distance of the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) from 2500 to 2100 meters starting in 2027 is far from dying down. On the contrary, as the hours pass, new voices are stepping forward, and the debate is heating up rapidly. Now it was the Asociación de

The requests were submitted by Palermo and La Punta to the Comité Fiscalizador del Calendario Clásico Argentino, while the Estrellas Dirt is set to be elevated to Listed status Blue Caviar winnint the last Casey / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The shaping of the 2027 Argentine Stakes Calendar has sparked a debate that promises to drag on for quite some time. The proposals submitted to the Comité Fiscalizador include significant distance modifications for several traditional events—most no

The racetrack made the official request during the meeting of the Comité Fiscalizador de Calidad del Calendario Clásico in Chile. It joins Uruguay, whose Derby would be run over 2200 meters starting in 2027 Gordianus crossing the wire in the Gran Premio Nacional (G1), delivering a deeply emotional victory for his connections over the classic 2500-meter test at Hipódromo de Palermo JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein It was rumored for some time, but now the intent i

Confirmed entries from standout sprinters set the stage for the week's feature race across Argentine tracks Sprint action will once again take center stage across the Argentine circuit during the upcoming racing week, highlighted by a can't-miss clash set for Monday, August 17 at Palermo Racecourse, where several of the division's top performers will face off in the Clásico Irlanda (G3-1,000m, dirt). The event brings the first matchup of 2026 between the 3-year-olds and older

The Córdoba jockey was injured while exercising a horse and was rushed to the Río Cuarto Hospital, where he remains in an induced coma; a member of a renowned horse racing family from Alcira Gigena, he had recently scored a victory at Palermo aboard Law and Order Tomás Arrieta winning at Palermo with Law and Order, last July / HAPSA RÍO CUARTO, Córdoba—An atmosphere of deep anxiety hangs over Córdoba racing as jockey Tomás Emanuel Arrieta Giovanini fights for his life. The r

No rescheduling was announced, continuing a pattern that has repeated for years at the province racecourse; the San Martín, the sole stakes event of the week there Storm Sound, one of the confirmed contenders for the San Martín / HLP LA PLATA—The local track did it again: violating international rules, La Plata Racecourse canceled—with no rescheduling announced so far—the Clásico Manuel F. y Emilio Gnecco (G3), which was scheduled for Saturday, August 15, for fillies and mare

Saturday the 15th will see the distaffers take center stage, while Tuesday the 18th features a blockbuster showdown in honor of the father of the nation Sabiyano will look to defend his title in the San Martín / HLP LA PLATA—the local track has begun mapping out its upcoming programs for Saturday, August 15, and Tuesday, August 18, featuring a solid entry list alongside the now firmly entrenched secondary category racing, where horses compete for purses that in some cases fai

Three years after the accident that changed her life forever, the native of Mendoza earned her first victory as a trainer with a horse gifted to her by Pelle; behind the success at Hipódromo de Mendoza lies a story of friendship, solidarity, and a passion for horses that proved stronger than any adversity PHOTOS by JOSÉ MALUF By Diego H. Mitagstein SOMETIMES A SINGLE PHOTOGRAPH is enough to tell a whole story. In the one left behind after the Premio Alma Burrera a few days ag

The jockey added the Polla de Potrillos at La Plata to his record and once again demonstrated the strong connection he maintains with the stable, with whom he has already celebrated major victories alongside Qué Tarde Gris and El Resero Con Capa LA PLATA.— There are moments when everything seems to go right. For Adrián Giannetti, his current form is a perfect reflection of that rhythm. Having established himself as one of the most consistent jockeys in Argentine racing, the r

The Santa Fe jockey teamed up with Personal Filly to capture the Clásico Polla de Potrancas (G2) at La Plata LA PLATA.— Well before hitting the wire, Juan Pablo Paoloni was already exuding that characteristic calm seen in jockeys when a plan comes together flawlessly. Following his victory aboard Personal Filly in the Clásico Polla de Potrancas (G2), the opening leg of the Triple Crown at El Bosque, the smile on his face had an added significance: confirming once again that h

The Clásico Ricardo P. Sauze (G3), Clásico República Federativa del Brasil (G3), Clásico Ocurrencia (G3), and Clásico Propietarios (L) highlight next week's stakes lineup at San Isidro and Palermo Forever Rim will line up in the Clásico Ocurrencia / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Action on the premier circuits is set following Tuesday's final confirmations for the upcoming cards at Palermo and San Isidro, featuring four stakes events headlined across two major racing days. The action kicks

The Clásico Ricardo P. Sauze (G3), Clásico República Federativa del Brasil (G3), Clásico Ocurrencia (G3), and Clásico Propietarios (L) make up the attractive lineup The G1 winner Comando Secreto was entered for the República Federativa del Brasil / JUAN I. BOZZELLO An extensive stakes schedule is coming together for next week at the Palermo and San Isidro racetracks. The action will kick off in high gear on Friday the 7th at the former venue, featuring the Clásico Ricardo P.