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Gran Premio Copa de Oro: 12 confirmed runners and a duel of champions on the road to the Pellegrini
Acento Final will seek to defend his title against rivals of immense quality, including Honest Boy, Neat Colt,Gordianus, and Out of the Blue. The marquee prep on Saturday at San Isidro will gather four Grade 1 winners and put a total purse of 70 million pesos on the line The countdown toward the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) will hit a fundamental landmark next Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro with the running of the Gran Premio Copa de Oro - Alfredo Lalor (G1-2400m,
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Gran Premio Nacional: 15 entries, featuring the finest of the crop in pursuit of classic glory
Stay Tune, Cool Bro, Cahuel Win, and Hi Pocho lead a compelling list of entries for the Derby on November 14 at Palermo, which will offer a total purse of $319.5 million ARS, with $150 million ARS set aside for the winner A total of 15 3-year-olds have been entered for Saturday, November 14 to contest the Gran Premio Nacional (G1-2500m, dirt) at Hipódromo Palermo, and that figure represents the first piece of great news. The second is even better: a significant portion of the
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Drive Joy stands out among a high-caliber field of 13 entries set for a feature mile at Palermo
The Firmamento champion leads the field for the Grade 1 on November 14, which also features the official Polla de Potrillos (G1) winner, Linguado, alongside standout names like Hop On, Grand Canyon, Speedmaster, and Storm Sound. It is a race that promises to deliver a grand finale to the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) festival Drive Joy (Fortify), currently one of the premier stars of Argentine racing, headlines a compelling field of 13 entries for the Gran Premio Palermo (G1-1600
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Maipú: 21 entries, the return of El Epecuén, and a courageous Lissette Island going for broke against the males
The defending champion headlines a highly compelling list of entries for the Gran Premio Maipú (G1) on November 14 at Palermo, where the standout sprinter will look to validate her extraordinary current form. Bailarín de Venecia, Claro Bombón, and Naranccello add further firepower to the lineup, while Le Cornette stands out as the major absentee due to a provisional suspension Sprint action also promises to deliver a first-class spectacle on Gran Premio Nacional (G1) day, sch
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Look At To Me and Acento Final stand out among the headliners for the Group 1 fixture at San Isidro
The Gran Premio Enrique Acebal (G1) assembled 16 3-year-old fillies, while the Gran Premio Copa de Oro - Alfredo Lalor (G1) drew 12 entries, featuring several top-flight Group 1 winners. On Saturday, November 7, a total of 170 million pesos in purse money will be up for grabs on the turf track A winner of the Polla de Potrancas (G1), the victor of the last Gran Premio Nacional (G1), and the defending champion of the Gran Premio Copa de Oro (G1) will all be in action, among ot
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San Isidro will distribute 170 million pesos between the Enrique Acebal and the Copa de Oro
The two G1 grand prix will be run on Saturday, November 7, with 100 million pesos allocated to the fillies' race and 70 million for the stayers. Entries for both contests will close this Monday at 12:00 p.m. Acento Final winning the Copa de Oro 12 month ago / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A joint purse of 170 million pesos will be put up by Hipódromo de San Isidro on Saturday, November 7, when the Gran Premio Enrique Acebal (G1) and the Gran Premio Copa de Oro - Alfredo Lalor (G1) are run
Oct 26


Le Cornette: Alteño Attributes Positive Test to Contaminated Product
The trainer assured that the Champion Sprinter was not administered any prohibited substances and linked the detected methocarbamol to a contaminated batch of electrolytes. A potential suspension could prevent the short-distance crack from completing his racing career The provisional suspension handed to Le Cornette (Emmanuel) following his fifth-place finish in the Gran Premio Suipacha (G1) has taken a new turn. Gerardo Alteño, responsible for his training, confirmed to Turf
Oct 23


Hipódromo Palermo Adjusts Purse Structure with Increases Up to 20%
The new purse scale will take effect on Saturday, October 31, following nearly three months without adjustments, while also enhancing participation bonuses for runners finishing sixth through tenth PALERMO (Special for Turf Diario).— Following nearly three months without modifications, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo announced a new purse structure on Thursday for its condition races and handicaps. The updated values will take effect starting with the card scheduled for Saturd
Oct 22


The Gran Premio Nacional (G1) Will Feature a $319.5 Million Purse, with $150 Million for the Winner
The Gran Premio Palermo (G1) and Gran Premio Maipú (G1) will feature purses of $127.8 million and $89.46 million, respectively, on the major November 14 card Gordianus, last hero of the Gran Premio Nacional / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Nacional (G1-2500m, dirt) will offer a purse fitting its grand history when the next edition is contested on Saturday, November 14, at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. The final leg of the local Colt Triple Crown will boast a massive total
Oct 22


Nassau Targets the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha for His Next Assignment
The son of Forge, fresh off his victory in the Clásico Vicente L. Casares (G3), will return to La Plata on November 19. The Maldotti stable has ruled out a start in the Gran Premio Copa de Oro (G1) to target El Bosque's marquee event, where a rematch with Sono Perfetto could be on the horizon The decision has been made. After weighing the options that opened up following his impressive victory in the Clásico Vicente L. Casares (G3), Nassau has set his sights on his next targe
Oct 22


Venezuela and Aristophanes top Palermo's Sprint Division
Both stakes events will highlight next week’s racing program at the main venues, while San Isidro features a pair of handicaps Lissette Island Featured in Palermo's Clásico Venezuela / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— Fixtures were finalized on Monday for upcoming meetings at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo and Hipódromo de San Isidro, with the former supplying the feature highlights as the build-up continues toward the marquee Gran Premio N
Oct 21


Le Cornette, the Champion Sprinter, Provisionally Suspended at San Isidro
The decision was taken following his performance in the Gran Premio Suipacha (G1), where he finished fifth as the heavy favorite. Sanctions were also handed down to trainers Enrique Martín Ferro and Norberto Ricchi, along with other runners and jockey José Maximiliano Sánchez High-impact news sent shockwaves through the racing community in recent hours following the revelation that Le Cornette, the reigning Champion Sprinter, has been provisionally suspended by the Racing Com
Oct 20


Kevin Banegas: “He Has Tremendous Quality, Great Class, and Does Everything Right”
The jockey highlighted the calm demeanor with which Teobaldo tackled the 2200 meters of the Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires (G3), noting a clear contrast with his previous performance. Furthermore, he is confident that the colt will continue to improve and will have no trouble handling even longer distances LA PLATA.— Teobaldo’s victory in the Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires (G3), which closed out the Hipódromo de La Plata Triple Crown series on Tuesday, left a thoroughly
Oct 20


At La Plata, a Week Featuring 4 Cards and a Pair of Decorative Stakes Events
El Bosque Will Open Its Doors on Saturday 24, Sunday 25, Tuesday 27, and Friday 30 of This Month; the Especial Lunasia, Especial Vitelio, and Handicap Haras Orilla del Monte Have Been Canceled Desert Voice Will Run in the Clásico Rival Dan at La Plata / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.— The racetrack in this city finalized on Monday the structure for its next four meetings, in a sequence that will begin on Saturday 24 and continue on Sunday 25, Tuesday 27, and Friday 30 of this mon
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The Top Female Sprinters Clash in the Clásico Venezuela
Nine fillies and mares have been entered for next week's feature event at the main venues, scheduled to be decided on Monday, October 26 La Bella Otero Set to Defend Title in the Clásico Venezuela / JUAN I. BOZZELLO In just a few days, the list of contenders for the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) and its spectacular festival card will be revealed. In the meantime, Hipódromo de Palermo has set its sights on organizing its next two race programs, scheduled for Monday the 26th and Th
Oct 20


Following Another Positive Test, Hipódromo de La Plata Disqualifies Trainer Angel Piana
The Racing Commission at La Plata applied the utmost regulatory severity following the test result from a sample taken from Tac-Tac, who finished second on August 27; the trainer had accumulated four prior infractions and also lost official recognition for his stable, L.C.A. LA PLATA.- Another positive case has shaken Argentine racing, this time with particularly grave consequences for trainer Ángel Alberto Piana, who was disqualified by the Racing Commission at Hipódromo de
Oct 17


The Japan Racing Association and Orbit, the Stakes Highlights for the Week Ahead
The first of them will be run on Friday at Palermo, while the latter will take place next Wednesday at San Isidro Catas Queen will run in The Japan Racing Association, at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A transitional week lies ahead on Argentina's premier racetracks, featuring just a pair of listed stakes as the week's feature events. Over at Hipódromo de Palermo, racing will take place on Friday the 16th and Monday the 19th, with the highlight set for Friday's card courtesy of t
Oct 14


Sono Perfetto was back to his best and now sets his sights on the Dardo Rocha
Lautaro Balmaceda and Omar Labanca both highlighted the ease with which the chestnut scored in the Clásico Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del Sangre Pura de Carrera (G3). Their sights are now firmly set on the major challenge coming up on November 19... LA PLATA.— The resounding victory by Sono Perfetto in the Clásico Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del Sangre Pura de Carrera (G3) left a shared sentiment among his connections: the horse has regained his finest form
Oct 14


Only 5 Confirmed for the Provincia de Buenos Aires as Another Group Race Is Canceled
The final leg of the Southern Triple Crown will feature a minuscule field; violating international regulations, the Hipódromo Independencia de Rosario (G3) was canceled and rescheduled Cadiz will run the Clásico Benito Lynch / HLP LA PLATA.- A wave of major—and mostly unwelcome—news emerged from the track this Monday following scratches, setting a troubled tone for upcoming cards. On one hand, a mere 5 runners were confirmed for the Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires (G3-2200m
Oct 13


Juan Sebastián Maldotti: “Nassau feels very comfortable at Palermo”
The trainer, who shares the conditioning of the winner of the Clásico Vicente L. Casares (G3) with his father, Juan Carlos, highlighted the horse's consistency, explained the strategy used to prevail gate-to-wire, and left several alternatives open for his future, including the Copa de Oro, the Pellegrini, and the Dardo Rocha Nassau keeps growing, and his victory in the Clásico Vicente L. Casares (G3), run on Monday over 2500 meters on the dirt track at Hipódromo Palermo, ult
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