Twenty-four years after her lone previous G1, she wrote one of the most emotional chapters in recent Argentine racing history, capturing the international sprint and sharing the moment of glory with her daughter Lucrecia Carabajal and Nina experienced a truly special afternoon / HSI By Diego H. Mitagstein In an afternoon already steeped in symbolism, the Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1) delivered one of those moments that transcend the result and settle deep into the e

The final top-level action before Christmas will unfold on the straight courses at Palermo and San Isidro, with the Listed General Alvear headlining at the city track and the Potri Pe taking center stage at the northern venue Enjoy Dancing shapes up as one of the leading contenders for the Alvear / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is usually the case on Tuesdays, the country’s main racecourses have finalized their programs, the last ones of a season marked by a clear lack of standout sta

Litmus Test headed the barn’s trifecta, underlining Baffert’s absolute dominance of the G2 and of the Los Alamitos season Litmus Test finished with authority / BENOIT PHOTO CYPRESS, California (Special to Turf Diario).- With graded stakes experience already on his résumé and carrying the unmistakable Bob Baffert stamp, Litmus Test did exactly what was expected of him, delivering a polished victory in Saturday’s Los Alamitos Futurity (GII) over 1700 meters. The 1 1/4-lengt

The world’s top sprinter stretched his winning streak to 16 straight with a devastating display in the Hong Kong Sprint Ka Ying Rising Continues to Make History in the Sprinting Ranks / HKJC SHA TIN, Hong Kong (Special to Turf Diario).- Some performances transcend the result and become a message for history. Ka Ying Rising , already crowned the world’s leading sprinter, delivered a breathtaking display on Sunday as he powered home in the Longines Hong Kong Sprint (G1-1200m)

An entertaining spectacle is on tap with the Listed Tresiete, to be contested over 2000 meters on turf Forgging captured the Ensayo earlier this season / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A compelling spectacle is on tap in the Listed Clásico Tresiete (2000m, turf), the feature event on Wednesday’s card at San Isidro , a race that shapes up as a fascinating tactical puzzle with runners stretching out from shorter trips and others cutting back from longer distances. Forgging (Forge) was amo

With 274 victories overall, he moved one clear of Francisco Leandro and is virtually assured of the title Qué Perfil Took Kevin Banegas to the Top of the Jockey Standings / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the double he posted during Monday’s card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , jockey Kevin Banegas finally reached his goal, overtaking Francisco Leandro to move to the top of the national standings, 274 wins to 273 for the Brazilian. While a check of the Stud Book Argentino lists

The son of Mask prevailed by one length in the Hipódromo de San Isidro Handicap, contested over 1200 meters Once he took command, Payucano proved thoroughly solid and saw the job through with authority / HLP LA PLATA, Argentina (Special to Turf Diario).— A patient, well-judged ride from Gonzalo Borda allowed Payucano ( Mask , 59.5kg) to gain revenge on Glorioso Rim ( Remote , 57.5kg) and land the Handicap Hipódromo de San Isidro , the feature event on Tuesday’s card at La

At Palermo, the Listed General Alvear will be contested, while San Isidro stages the Potri Pe—both run over a sharp 1000 meters Sarzana Pass has been entered for the Listed General Alvear / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As the Argentine racing season heads into its final stretch, the country’s two premier venues began shaping their upcoming programs on Monday—and with a notable twist. Both Palermo and San Isidro will stage their feature races over 1000 meters and for fillies and mares a

The daughter of Fortify landed the Consejo Distrital de Santiago de Surco, contested over 1500 meters on the dirt, to register her first stakes victory Forty Estrella Delivers Another Major Argentine Success at Monterrico / JCP LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario).- With a convincing and professionally managed performance, Forty Estrella stood out once again on Sunday at Hipódromo de Monterrico, where she captured the Clásico Concejo Distrital de Santiago de Surco , a race r

The son of Sea The Stars sparkled at Sha Tin, confirming an outstanding season under the guidance of the brilliant trainer Sosie lands his fourth Group 1 of the season, this time in Hong Kong / HKJC SHA TIN, Hong Kong (Special to Turf Diario).- There are figures who defy the passage of time, turning every victory into a reaffirmation of their legacy. André Fabre did just that on Sunday—remarkably, in the week of his 80th birthday—becoming the first trainer to win the Longin

Danny Shum’s Star Shines Again at Sha Tin, Achieving an Unprecedented Milestone in One of the World’s Great Races Romantic Warrior, a Champion in Every Sense of the Word / HKJC There are exceptional champions, and then there are horses who transcend their time. Romantic Warrior unquestionably belongs to the latter. On Sunday, before a packed Sha Tin awash in his unmistakable light-blue colors, the son of Acclamation etched another golden chapter into history by capturing th

The son of Remote is a leading contender for the Handicap Hipódromo de San Isidro, Tuesday’s feature at La Plata Glorioso Rim Returns to La Plata in Search of Another Notable Victory / HLP LA PLATA.- The Handicap Hipódromo de San Isidro , Tuesday’s centerpiece at La Plata, shapes up as a tricky puzzle to solve. The 1,200-meter contest, open to horses 4 and up with at least three career wins, has drawn a full field of 12 and promises a tight finish. It feels almost mandatory

The Lenovo gelding fully justified his favoritism, drawing off by five lengths over Galán de Moda Ruler Man Went Straight to the Front from the Break / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A seasoned campaigner from Argentina’s interior and the kind of horse who commands respect whenever he appears on an entry sheet, Ruler Man (54kg) made his presence felt in emphatic fashion Monday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, rolling to an authoritative victory in the Handicap Hunter’s Moon , the f

A competitive group of seasoned sprinters lines up over 1,000 meters, with Aires de Gloria, El Fruto and Bank One among the leading contenders Aires de gloria (center) knows how to shine at Palermo / HAPSA The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will once again serve as a focal point for Argentine racing this Monday, with a 12-race program set to get underway at 3:00 p.m. local time. The featured event is the Handicap Hunter’s Moon , a 1,000-meter dash open to horses aged 5 and u

The Córdoba-based runner captured the Especial Provincias Unidas, while Rey de la Calle, Corre Caminos, Don Griego, and Sugar Miss also turned in standout performances El Mero Jefe Drew Off with Authority Late in the Provincias Unidas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Horses campaigning in Argentina’s interior enjoyed their signature annual celebration Sunday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, bringing color and character to the afternoon. A steady parade of trailers and enthusiastic r

The global icon opened his South American farewell tour, bringing his trademark charisma to the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini afternoon Lanfranco Dettori was the first jockey to arrive at the Hipódromo de San Isidro on Saturday. He went straight to the jockeys’ room, changed, and headed out to walk the course—European style—under the curious gaze of the few already on hand, surprised by his approach. That seriousness defined how the idol of the saddle embraced his role on Gra

Racing on foreign soil, he settled the region’s most important race of the year with total authority, defeating The Gladiator’s Hat, as Brazilian racing completed a 1-3 finish with Havana Cigar finishing third Obataye Matched the Feat of the Unforgettable Much Better / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein South America has a star, and his name is Obataye , who last Saturday produced a dazzling performance on the storied turf of Hipódromo de San Isidro to land the G1 Gran

The filly was scratched at the gate due to a physical issue, and the Gran Muñeca mare stole the show at San Isidro Knows All capped her season with a truly eye-catching finish / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It is often said that in horse racing everything can change in a single second—and the Gran Premio Copa de Plata (G1-2000m, turf), one of Saturday’s marquee events at San Isidro, provided a textbook example. Highly touted filly Charm (Strategos), seeking definitive coronation in her

He edged his rival by a neck, confirming that he is back at his very best; next up, he will battle for the Champion Milertitle Gustavo Calvente celebrates with heart and soul as Earth God captures the Anchorena / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The race for Champion Miler of the season is shaping up as a genuine duel. On one side stands El Exito (Il Campione) and his formidable body of work; on the other, Earth God (Cosmic Trigger), who—after toppling El Exito on his home ground in the G

After 24 years, the jockey returned to the Grade 1 winner’s circle, guiding the Il Campione colt to defeat Le Cornetteand El Epecuén Lucrecia Carabajal, an unforgettable image / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1–1000m, turf) delivered a moment of pure emotion, tears, and history. El Fortín landed the victory, underlining the huge progress he has made in recent months, getting the better of a gallant Le Cornette (Emmanuel), while triple sprint cham