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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
3 days ago


Palermo: Everything is ready for a week with its sights set on May 1
No fewer than 7 stakes races will take place at the downtown track over its next 3 meetings, with Saturday's card standing out featuring the Otoño (G2), the Bullrich (G2), the Luro (G2), and the Unzué (G2) Martana winning the Ciudad de Montevideo, at Maroñas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO An important week of stakes races is coming to the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , the first step toward the highly anticipated May 1 meeting, headlined by the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) .
5 days ago


San Isidro awaits with two more stakes races featuring low turnouts
Only 6 were confirmed for the Asociación Argentina de Fomento Equino (L) and the Miss Terrible; furthermore, the Handicap Ipe and the Especial El Serrano are also on card Despacito returns to the San Isidro turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The three upcoming programs to be decided at the Hipódromo de San Isidro were confirmed this Tuesday, where the Clásico Asociación Argentina de Fomento Equino (L-1,200m, diagonal turf) for horses 3 years old and up will be the most important race
6 days ago


A formidable Saturday awaits at Palermo, with a high-level racing card featuring several classics for fans to enjoy
The Campeonato de Oro kicks off with the Clásico Otoño (G2) and the Clásico Arturo R. y Arturo Bullrich (G2); stars Charm and Martana make their returns; Le Cornette seeks to extend his streak, and the 2-year-olds face their first classic challenges around the turn in the Santiago Luro (G2) and the Saturnino J. Unzué (G2) - Charm would return to action in the Clásico Arturo R. and Arturo Bullrich / JUAN I. BOZZELLO PALERMO , Buenos Aires (Special for Turf Diario ).— The Hip
6 days ago


La Plata prepares a week with 3 classics in between, including the Gambier
A step in the selective process for colts, it had been canceled on its original date; Chichipío as the main card Campo Verde could now run in the Clásico Vilas Light / HLP LA PLATA.- As is the case every Friday, the racing office at the Bosque received entries, in this case, for Wednesday the 11th and Friday the 13th of March, in a swap of dates mainly driven by the Lollapalooza festival, which will take place at the Hipódromo de San Isidro . The stakes expectation will be
Mar 2


Full Keynote was disqualified from the Martínez de Hoz; 3 months for Diego Peña
The Racing Commission of San Isidro Racetrack has finally made public the resolution regarding the positive drug test of the son of Full Mast in the first G1 of the year Full Keynote has been suspended for 45 days / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Finally, the racing commission of San Isidro Racetrack decided on the positive test detected in Full Keynote on the occasion of his victory in the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz , held last February 7, the first G1 of the 2026 season in
Feb 27


Gordianus: the Derby Winner preparing his grand return
The son of Señor Candy is already working towards his return, which could take place in the Gran Premio de Honor(G1); in an interview with Turf Diario, Hugo Pérez, his trainer, shares how he has been preparing and that the main objective is the Gran Premio República Argentina By Diego H. Mitagstein In the old times, between cold dawns and stopwatches in hand, respect for the winner of the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) was sacred. For Hugo Pérez , that Uruguayan of generous loqua
Feb 26


The Antártida Argentina will be the only stakes of the week at Palermo and San Isidro
- For two-year-olds, the race will be run Sunday on the turf of the Jockey Club, with only 6 confirmed Príncipe Soñado is double-entered at the stakes level / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The racetracks of San Isidro and Palermo are preparing for a transition week, without races that draw too much attention, leaving the spotlight to La Plata , where there will be a couple of graded turns. The strongest offering in the major tracks will come from the Jockey Club Argentino 's stage, whe
Feb 26


La Plata canceled the Gambier, and the selective process for 2-year-old colts begins to wobble
Few products and many stakes are an impossible cocktail to mix; the race was rescheduled for Tuesday, March 11, but the problems are starting Calle de Tierra will run in the Clásico Bullrich / HLP LA PLATA (Special for Turf Diario ).- A bad signal, although expected, was given this Monday by the racetrack of this city with the cancellation of the Clásico Agustín B. Gambier (G3-1200 m, dirt), a step within the selective process for 2-year-old colts that was to be run on Thu
Feb 25


Thor Medina will go to the Latino for San Isidro; there are 8 extra-classified runners
The colt who finished second in the Martínez de Hoz will travel to Lima to represent the Jockey Club Argentino in the continental race Thor Medina will be the San Isidro card at Monterrico / HSI Little by little, the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) 2026 is warming up. Although there are still two months to go before many of the best South American specimens face off on the grass of Monterrico , in Lima , Peru , the news is becoming more frequent. Last week, the locals f
Feb 24


Oscar Rébora leaves his character as a legacy, the hardest one to conquer
After winning the Dupuy in San Luis with Tamarisco Cat, a traffic accident on the way home took the life of the notable professional Oscar Rébora, this Sunday in La Punta, after winning his fifth / HIPÓDROMO LA PUNTA / JOSÉ MALUF SAN FRANCISCO , Córdoba (Special for Turf Diario ).- Every time this chronicler crossed paths with Oscar Rébora , a greeting was inevitable. There was a great respect toward a good, polite, capable, hardworking, and gentle man. Because if there was
Feb 24


Derli Gómez and Agustín Gambier, new classic challenges for the 2-year-olds in El Bosque
The entries for the new steps for fillies and colts are out at Hipódromo de La Plata; this monday, the confirmations Gota Clara Sos will attempt to maintain her undefeated record in the Derli Gómez / HLP LA PLATA .- While preparing to enjoy a new meeting this Sunday, this city's racetrack has already set course for its activity next week. The Bosque will have racing on Tuesday, March 3rd, and Thursday, March 5th, beginning to wind down the first quarter of 2026, and the foun
Feb 23


Drive Joy, Gardel Pass and Amor de Contramano seek the comeback trail
Three of the most outstanding colts of the last season are working on their return to competition after different injuries sidelined them during the most critical stage of 2025 By Diego H. Mitagstein When the 2025 season seemed to be finding its leading figures among the colts, a series of injuries sidelined several of the names competing for the title of the best. After winning the Clásico Miguel Cané (G2), Amor de Contramano ( Gouverneur Morris ) fractured a sesamoid whil
Feb 20


The General Arenales will be the best race of the week on the Palermo dirt
For fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up over 1,000 meters, the race will be held this Friday; two handicaps complete the proposal on Monday Go Clari Go returns to action in the Arenales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just like Hipodromo de San Isidro , Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo finalized the process this Tuesday to outline its upcoming programs, with dates set for Friday the 20th and Monday the 23rd of this month. The most significant event will take place on the first of those d
Feb 18


An unmissable Saturday is coming up on the Hipodromo de San Isidro turf
The Clasico Horacio Bustillo (G2), Clasico Fernandez Guerrico (G2), and Clasico General Viamonte (G3) headline a remarkable card on the turf Labrado returns to the fray in the Viamonte / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The upcoming programs for Hipodromo de San Isidro were finalized this Tuesday, bringing the excellent news that next Saturday will feature a high-level card of the kind that built the Jockey Club track’s storied reputation. The attractive schedule includes no fewer than th
Feb 18


Full Keynote Tests Positive in Martínez de Hoz; Split Sample Results Awaited
The son of Full Mast, who had been nominated for the G1 Latinoamericano, will lose his spot if the result is confirmed; trainer Diego Peña under provisional suspension. Full Keynote: A fading dream / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – A bombshell report shook the foundations of Argentine racing this Friday, forcing a total recalibration of the international landscape. What began as a rumor quickly turned into certainty following a report by journalist Gustavo Gonzále
Feb 14


Full Keynote Named San Isidro’s Representative for the Latinoamericano
The Jockey Club Argentino has nominated the winner of the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz (G1) as its representative for the continental challenge, to be held Sunday, April 26, at Monterrico Full Keynote faces a daunting challenge ahead at Monterrico / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo de San Isidro officially announced on Wednesday the nomination of Full Keynote as its representative for the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1). The race will take place on Sunday, April 26, at
Feb 12


A Week with Five Stakes Races and Low Turnout Across the Board
Between five and six participants were confirmed for the upcoming feature races at Palermo and San Isidro El Epecuén enters following a runner-up finish in the Alzaga Unzué / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A week featuring three stakes races awaits at Hipódromo de Palermo , with racing scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Monday, Feb. 16. A stakes doubleheader is set for the weekend, featuring the Expressive Halo (L-2200m, turf) and the Jerry Honor (1000m, dirt). The former is open to 4-
Feb 12


Juárez Celman, Guillermo Kemmis, and Carlos Casares, the attractions in Palermo
Mares on the turf and the opening of the selective processes for 2-year-olds will be the center of the comingweek Obra Clásica will seek the "encore" in the Juárez Celman / JUAN I. BOZZELLO There will be 3 group races awaiting next Sunday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , in a meeting that will mark the start of the selective process for 2-year-olds on that track. In terms of level, the strongest element will be provided by the Clásico Miguel Angel y Tomás Juárez Celma
Feb 4


With the withdrawal of Forgging, there will be 11 runners in the Martínez de Hoz
The Gladiator's Hat appears at the top of the list, with Acento Final as the main rival; entries were taken for the Clásico Juan Shaw (G2) Acento Final has already won 3 G1 races in her career / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Entregamos el reporte completo de la primera gran cita de 2026 en el césped de San Isidro , donde el camino hacia el Gran Premio Latinoamericano de Monterrico comienza a definirse con un lote de figuras estelares, respetando las negritas solo en los nombres propio
Feb 3
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