The farm offered its entire 2024 crop this Wednesday, with the daughter of Cosmic Trigger (pictured) bringing US$22,000 after being purchased by Stud Las Delicias Seeing the word “dispersal” in a sales catalog is never good news. It is another reminder that Argentine racing continues to shrink, trapped in a crisis that very few seem genuinely interested in solving, with industry leadership often more focused on survival than on the collective good. Haras La Madrina is continu

The following are the results of the 2024 Yearling Dispersal Sale of Haras La Madrina, conducted this Wednesday entirely online and organized by MZ Horse Sales Cosmic Trigger, sired the top price / HARAS ABOLENGO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare) Prize (US$ total) 11 Romana Cósmica (h., Cosmic Trigger y Splenda, por Mutakddim) 22.000 5 Le Maestro (m., Le Blues y Jugada Maestra, por Luhuk) 21.250 4 Iván (m., Ivar y Nikolayevna, por Catcher In the Rye) 19.500 10 Nonina (h.,

The brother to Kopke and Kodiak Boy (pictured) topped the sale, while the fillies by King Guillermo offered in pairs were also among the most sought-after lots at the Tattersall de San Isidro Kobuk (Hi Happy), the brother to G2 winners Kopke (Hi Happy) and Kodiak Boy (Treasure Beach), topped the Haras La Providencia Annual Yearling Sale held Tuesday at the Tattersall del Hipódromo de San Isidro, with Haras La Pasión participating as guest consignor and under the organization

The market responded strongly to the new under-tack format without official workout times, confirming that the industry is willing to prioritize horse welfare without sacrificing commercial competitiveness TIMONIUM, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- There were doubts. Plenty of doubts. Buyers, consignors, and agents arrived at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May Sale closely watching how the market would respond to one of the most revolutionary changes in recent memory for 2-yea

Offspring by Cosmic Trigger, Le Blues, and Ivar (pictured), among others, make up the group that will be auctioned online beginning at 6 p.m. The string of yearling sales will continue this Wednesday with the complete dispersal of the 2024 colts and fillies from Haras La Madrina, conducted by Martín Zubeldía Horse Sales and scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. under an online format. A total of 18 youngsters will go through the ring, including offspring by established stallions such

The following is the summary of the Haras La Providencia Annual Sale, held Tuesday, May 19, at the Tattersall de San Isidro under the organization of Blacktype Bloodstock, with Haras La Pasión participating as guest consignor Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 3 Kobuk (m., Hi Happy y Kokola) (La Providencia) 81.000 6A Indumati (h., King Guillermo e Intuicao Direta) (La Providencia) 52.000 16A Op Artbasel (h., King Guillermo y Op Art) (La Providencia)

The phenomenon surrounding champion Flightline continues to grow, and this time it was a colt offered at Timoniumwho stole the spotlight, in a sale that also debuted a revolutionary format eliminating official workout times during the under-tack previews TIMONIUM, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- The impact of Flightline as a stallion is only beginning, but the market already appears fully convinced that it is dealing with a phenomenon. After the historic colt sold at OBS

Alongside Haras La Pasión, the nursery will offer a very appealing group of 2024 yearlings beginning at 5 p.m. at the Tattersall de San Isidro The Tattersall at Hipódromo de San Isidro will host the Gran Venta Anual of Haras La Providencia this afternoon, with Haras La Pasión participating as guest consignor and offering a group of 44 yearlings, several of them to be sold under the “pick-the-winner” pairing format. The sale is scheduled for 5 p.m. —with inspections beginning

By Equal Stripes and a full sister to G1 winner Infartame and G2 winner Issa, she was purchased for US$16,500 by Gonzalo Laborde A dream pedigree carried Infanta Bonita to the top price at the Haras Abolengo Annual Broodmare Sale, conducted Tuesday in a fully online format under the organization of (Arg) Sales. By Equal Stripes out of Infanta Elena (Lizard Island), making her a full sister to G1 winner Infartame and G2 winner Issa, she was purchased for US$16,500 (10 installm

The first crop of the outstanding stallion to reach the sales ring was met with tremendous demand and produced the highest prices, led by Mad Max It had been a long time since the first crop of a stallion generated as much anticipation upon reaching the sales ring as happened Tuesday around the remarkable Maxfield during the Haras Firmamento Venta Selección. When the final balance was drawn, the expectations found a perfect reflection under the hammer of Antonio Bullrich SA.

Held entirely online, the farm will offer 28 broodmares featuring outstanding pedigrees and attractive coverings Infanta Bonita is one of the highlights of the auction / (ARG) SALES As Argentina’s busy auction season continues in full swing, Thursday will bring the Haras Abolengo Annual Broodmare Sale, where pre-bidding is already underway. Organized by (Arg) Sales and conducted entirely online, the auction features a catalog of 28 mares, with the live closing session beginni

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Selección of Haras Firmamento, held Tuesday, May 12, at the Tattersall of Hipódromo de San Isidro, organized by Antonio Bullrich SA. Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 5 Mad Max (m., Maxfield y Locasa Nistel, por Van Nistelrooy) 85.000 8 Max Wave (m., Maxfield y Reina de Mollendo, por Mastercraftsman) 82.000 18 Max Day (m., Maxfield y Day Splendid, por Harlan's Holiday) 68.000 20 Te Adora Max (m., Maxfiel

Juan Carlos Bagó’s farm will experience this Tuesday a new edition of an auction that serves as a landmark every season Maxfield, the outstanding stallion who stood for two seasons at Firmamento / DARLEY STALLIONS The Venta Selección of Haras Firmamento is a landmark event every season. The extraordinary history of Juan Carlos Bagó’s operation has made it, by its own merit, one of the most anticipated sales on the calendar—and sometimes, expectations grow even higher. That is

The breeding farm, synonymous with Candy Ride and Strategos (photo), will welcome clients and friends this Sunday at its establishment in Estancia San Ernesto, in San Basilio, Córdoba At Haras Ojos Claros, traditions are non-negotiable. Much less those linked to Candy Ride (Ride the Rails), the horse that changed the Alonso family's life forever and that, with the passing of time, ended up converted into an authentic icon of world turf. That respect for roots and for history

In the presence of a massive crowd, the pavilion that originally belonged to Haras La Pasión enjoyed a happy afternoon Years ago, the enthusiasm and drive of Ricardo Benedicto and his entire team created Haras La Pasión on a field in Solís, equipping it with formidable facilities and a level of excellence typical of horse racing powers; almost unparalleled in the world. As is known, the stud farm behind Stud Rubio B. disposed of those lands a few months ago and centered its e

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Solís of 2024 foals, held on Tuesday, May 5, at Tattersalls Solís,organized by Blacktype Bloodstock Il Campione, sire of the top price at the Tattersalls Solis / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) (consignedy by) Prize (US$ total) 6 Don Lamar (m., Il Campione y Doña Alaska, por Asiatic Boy) (San Benito) 41.000 3 Joy Eléctrica (h., Fortify y Miss Eléctrica, por Violence) (El Arroyo) 38.000 7 Pimpa (h., Cosm

The new development on the grounds that formerly belonged to La Pasión will host the second auction of the year for Blacktype Bloodstock A double dose of expectation marks this afternoon in the horse racing business world. Starting at 1:00 p.m., Blacktype Bloodstock will hold its Gran Venta Solís, debuting a new brand within the industry: Tattersalls Solís, located at the facilities that for many years belonged to Haras La Pasión. The firm will auction 63 yearlings from the 2

Stud Las Monjitas made a final bid of 80,000 dollars for the bay last Saturday, under the hammer of Sales The Great Selection Sale of Haras El Paraíso is a landmark of every season. Dominating the breeders' statistics in recent years, the farm owned by Victoria Pueyrredón and Pablo Duggan enjoyed another edition of its traditional gathering last Saturday, where expectations were met with solid prices—within a rather complicated general landscape, of course—under the organizat

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Selección of Haras El Paraíso, held last Saturday at the farm’s facilities and organized by (Arg) Sales Cat Café topped the Haras El Paraíso sale as the highest-priced offering / (ARG) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmares sire) Prize (US$ total) 3 Cat Café (m., Strategos y Ansia Eterna, por Angiolo) 80.000 1 El Arrabal (m., Il Campione y Angelain, por Angiolo) 72.000 38 Eternal Prospect (m., Il Campione y Pop Girl, por Arch

The Il Campione filly (pictured) was purchased for US$60,000 by Juan Carlos Bianchi, on commission; an excellent reception for the first crop of Capensis Strong figures were recorded at the Second Annual Yearling Sale of Haras La Leyenda, which on Thursday dispersed its entire 2024 crop at its facilities near San Antonio de Areco, drawing a packed crowd under the organization of Racehorse. At the close of proceedings, the top price was commanded by filly Fabulosa Tap, a daugh

The following is a summary of the Second Annual Sale of Haras La Leyenda, held Thursday, April 24, and organized by Racehorse Fabulosa Tap, top price of Haras La Leyenda’s sale / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 1 Fabulosa Tap (h., Il Campione y Fisher Pond, por Tapir) 60.000 4 Pan Zhanle (m., Mutasaabeq y Pleasant Legend, por Tapit) 50.400 17 Superultramega (h., Capensis y Swiss Candy, por Señor Candy) 50.400 5 Wallabie (m., Capens

Farm hosts auction Thursday in San Antonio de Areco, with debut crop of its flagship sire headlining the catalog Tanbonita (by Capensis out of G3 winner Torgau) Headlines La Leyenda Catalog / JUAN I. BOZZELLO In a season where several stallions are making their debut in the sales ring, Thursday afternoon will be different for Haras La Leyenda, which at its Second Annual Sale will offer the first crop of the well-bred Capensis, a son of Tapit with an imposing physique and the

Zedan Racing Secures Record-Breaking $10.5M Flightline Colt in Ocala Frenzy OCALA, Florida (Special).- The scene was as electric as it was unforgettable. The moment Flightline appeared in the pedigree of Hip 1056, the atmosphere inside the ring at the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale shifted dramatically. What followed was history in the making. The hammer fell at $10.5 million, with Donato Lanni prevailing after a fierce bidding duel on behalf of Zedan Racing Stable

The Ocala juvenile market remains red-hot, with the filly ranking among the most expensive ever sold OCALA, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).— The OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale continues to deliver eye-catching figures, reaching another peak Wednesday with the sale of a filly from the first crop of Jackie’s Warrior for $2.3 million—making her the second-highest-priced filly in the history of the sale and the most expensive ever sold at this venue. Consigned by Hart

The Easing Along mare, in foal to The Great Day, was purchased for $10,500 by Haras Las Retamas The Great Day covered Easytalking in 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Easytalking , a 13-year-old daughter of Easing Along in foal to The Great Day ( Harlan’s Holiday ), brought the top price at the Haras Firmamento Mixed Sale, held this Tuesday in a fully online format and organized by Antonio Bullrich SA. The final bid of $10,500 came from Haras Las Retamas , securing the chestnut mare

The Ocala sale kicked off with record-setting figures and demand that continues to surge OCALA, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).— The OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale opened in emphatic fashion, wasting no time in delivering its first major headline: a colt by Epicenter brought $1.95 million, becoming the first seven-figure juvenile of the sale and one of the highest prices recorded in its recent history. The winning bid came from agent Justin Casse , acting on behal

By The Leopard, in foal to champion Irwin and with Ketiapina ( Leofric ) at her side, she stood out as the top offering a few days ago The past week brought strong activity on the sales front, highlighted by Racehorse’s Gran Venta de Yeguas Madre y Destetes, which featured consignments from leading operations such as El Alfalfar , Garabo , Tres Jotas , Doña Pancha and Esece , among others. Topping the session was Key Secreta , a daughter of The Leopard consigned from a diver

Juan Carlos Bagó’s nursery is offering a significant lot of broodmares and 2024 fillies, featuring their most popular pedigrees Almost 50 years of genetic development at Firmamento / JUAN I. BOZZELLO For nearly 50 years, Haras Firmamento has developed an enviable genetic foundation, the kind any breeder would aspire to own. This Tuesday, the nursery owned by Juan Carlos Bagó will hold a Mixed Sale in a fully virtual format, offering the chance to acquire portions of the p

The daughter of Roman Ruler, in foal to Fortify, was acquired for 22,100 dollars by Rubén Encinas Ilusionaria, top price at the Vacación Broodmare Sale / (ARG) SALES Ever since the catalog for the Haras Vacación Annual Broodmare Sale was released, it wasn't hard to identify the likely top price. With a strong pedigree, a solid pregnancy, and already a generous producer, Ilusionaria was the heavy favorite. When the moment of truth arrived, the daughter of Roman Ruler indeed

A total of 35 broodmares will head to the digital auction block, with a catalog highlighted by daughters of Fortify, Equal Stripes, and Roman Ruler Ilusionaria, offered in-foal to Fortify / (ARG) SALES Starting at 6:00 PM this Sunday, Haras Vacación will host its Annual Broodmare Sale . Conducted by (Arg) Sales , the auction will be held exclusively online and features a high-quality selection of 35 mares from one of South America’s most prestigious nurseries. The catalog b

Cósmico, consigned by Haras El Chañar, topped the group of 2024 yearlings offered this Thursday at the San Isidro Tattersall Equal Stripes: Among the all-time legendary Argentine sires / HARAS ABOLENGO Yearlings from Haras El Chañar dominated the Copa Bullrich Abril Sale on Thursday, with the farm securing the two highest prices of the afternoon. Held at the San Isidro Tattersall under a hybrid format organized by Antonio Bullrich SA , the auction saw spirited bidding for

The following is a summary of the Copa Bullrich April Sale, held Thursday, April 9, at the San Isidro Racecourse Tattersall and organized by Antonio Bullrich SA. Equal Stripes sires the top seller at the Copa Bullrich April Sale / HARAS ABOLENGO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmae sire) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 5 Cósmico (m., Equal Stripes y La Acuariana, por Wild Event) (El Chañar) 80.000 7 Pícaro (m., Hi Happy y Burg Aniñada, por Johannesburg) (El Chañar) 60.000 2

Hamburgo hammers for $37,000 to Blacktype Bloodstock, agent; selective market leads to several RNAs First-crop yearlings by Ivar continue to impress at sales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The first crop by the standout Ivar (BRZ) continues to make waves in the sales rings. Following excellent results for his offspring at the Haras Abolengo Select Sale and the Haras La Nora Annual Sale, the stallion shone once again during the traditional Haras Santa María de Araras Annual Sale . The e

The following is a summary of the 2024 Haras Santa María de Araras Annual Yearling Sale, held Wednesday, April 8, via online format and organized by (Arg) Sales Hamburgo, by Ivar, the top lot / (ARG) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 2 Hamburgo (m., Ivar y Hony Boone, por Daniel Boone) 37.000 4 Químico (m., Capensis y Quick Eagle, por Forestry) 32.000 10 Clix (m., Cityscape y Cartomancie, por Catcher In the Rye) 26.000 3 Siete y Medio (m., Daniel B

Beginning at 2 p.m., in a combined in-person and online format, Antonio Bullrich SA. will offer a select group of 2024 yearlings A half-brother to Derby winner Niño Guapo highlights Tuesday's catalog / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just hours after the conclusion of the Haras Santa María de Araras annual sale, the local market continues its fast-paced momentum with the Copa Bullrich April Sale . Scheduled for this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the San Isidro Tattersall , the auction will be held

Camilo Bautista’s stable acquired Onerepublic and Suigeneris, sons of Ivar and Dr. Post, respectively Ivar generates high expectations with his first crop of yearlings / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Camilo Bautista’s Stud Las Monjitas appears determined to play a stronger hand than ever this sales season. At the conclusion of the Haras La Nora Annual Yearling Sale , the blue-and-orange silks were once again the center of attention, securing the two highest-priced lots of the day—both b

The Brazilian operation is set to sell 50 head this Wednesday, carrying a storied track record of marketing elite Grade 1 performers Vortice, brother to champion Village King / (ARG) SALES The string of yearling auctions continues this Wednesday with Haras Santa María de Araras taking center stage for its traditional Annual Sale . The event will offer 50 yearlings from the 2024 crop in a 100% online format, organized by the (Arg) Sales auction house. Bidding is already und

The following is a summary of the Haras La Nora Annual Yearling Sale , held via a virtual format on Monday, April 6, and organized by the Racehorse auction house Ivar, sired the top lot / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 32 Onerepublic (h., Ivar y Cloudbuster, por Empire Maker) 79.200 16 Sui Generis (m., Dr. Post y Lap of Luxury, por Galileo) 78.000 38 The Machine (h., Dr. Post y Salty Mo, por Uncle Mo) 50.400 23 Babyshambless (h.

A premier roster of producers will go under the hammer, boasting top-tier pedigrees and outstanding pregnancies Vomba, a daughter of Candy Ride (ARG), highlights the offerings at the Santa Inés sale / HARAS SANTA INÉS Boasting the quality seal that has made it a mandatory market reference, Haras Santa Inés returns to the spotlight this Tuesday for its traditional Annual Broodmare Sale , an event firmly established as a highlight of the bloodstock calendar. The logic behind

The farm will offer its entire production, featuring yearlings by Fortify, Equal Stripes, Gouverneur Morris, Mutasaabeq, Dr. Post, and Ivar Gouverneur Morris enjoyed a standout Saturday, highlighted by the gritty victory of Nevado Catedra JUAN I. BOZZELLO Haras La Nora will hold its total dispersal of the 2024 foal crop this Monday, featuring a high-impact roster. The catalog includes yearlings by established sires such as Fortify (Distorted Humor) , Equal Stripes (Candy S

Camilo Bautista’s stable secured Blomqvist, Es Lógica, and Candy Rock, paying $49,000, $42,000, and $41,000,respectively The Las Monjitas silks / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Stud Las Monjitas has been playing strong in the season's early auctions, and the Haras Rodeo Chico Total Yearling Sale was no exception, as the stable secured the three most expensive lots. Camilo Bautista’s operation added Blomqvist ( Village King ), Es Lógica ( Satono Flag ), and Candy Rock ( Capensis ) to

The following provides a summary of the Haras Rodeo Chico Total Yearling Sale, conducted virtually on Monday, March 30, under the management of Monasterio Tattersall Village King, sire of the sale topper / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 8 Blomqvist (h., Village King y Canta Bonita, por Aerosol) 49.000 4 Es Lógica (h., Satono Flag y Embrace Her, por Editor's Note) 42.000 1 Candy Rock (h., Capensis y Candy Explotion, por Equal Stri

Stud Toroquemero secured the Pneumatic colt, a half-brother to Galicado and Got Talent, with a winning bid of US$ 129,600; solid demand noted across mid-level offerings Got Skill, was bought by Stud Toroquemero / (ARG) Sales Despite the current economic climate—both domestically and globally—and the challenging math facing owners dealing with rising costs and modest purses, the season’s opening auctions continue to provide reasons for optimism, or at least help clear the dar

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Selecta of Haras Abolengo, held on Tuesday, April 31, at the Tattersall of San Isidro Racecourse, under the organization of the firm (Arg) Sales Got Skill, the top price of the Haras Abolengo sale. / (ARG) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 9 Got Skill (m., Pneumatic y Galicada, por Halo Sunshine) 129.600 10 Niña Cósmica (h., Cosmic Trigger y Stormy Niña, por Bernstein) 128.000 1 In House (h., Ivar

Il Campione colt El Duque emerged as the session topper during the Haras El Paraíso Annual Sale , hammered down for 52,000,000 pesos . The auction also featured a selection of 2025 weanlings, further highlighting the nursery's deep pipeline. Additionally, the racing prospect El Madrugador commanded the day's highest price in the horses-in-training segment, selling for 80,000,000 pesos Il Campione (CHI) continues to be the gold standard for Haras El Paraíso sales Haras El P

The following is the summary of Haras El Paraiso's Anual Sale, involving only the yearlings offered last saturday at the farm Il Campione, aires 2 of the 3 top lots / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize ($ total) 4 El Duque (m., Il Campione y Brandha, por Incurable Optimist) 52.000.000 1 Exaltation (m., Il Campione y Sweetest Dream, por Sebi Halo) 45.000.000 17 Lets Go (m., Le Blues y All Purpose, por Angiolo) 42.000.000 2 Es Reina Estratégica (h.

The legendary farm will showcase the crème de la crème of its production this afternoon at the San Isidro Tattersall, highlighted by the highly anticipated first crop of champion Ivar In House, a standout daughter of Ivar and a half-sister to G1 winners Intense for Me and In Your Honour / (ARG Sales) The Haras Abolengo Great Select Sale is traditionally a milestone of every season for several reasons. Speaking of one of the emblematic nurseries of national racing is alread

— Agustín Villamil’s stud will offer its 21 yearlings this afternoon in an online format, including several siblings of stakes winners Rodeo Chico is already working on the new generation / HARAS RODEO CHICO Horse racing and its passion are passed down through generations—several, in some cases, making them eternal. In the case of the Villamil family, from the days of La Irenita to their current stage as Rodeo Chico , through better moments and some not so much, their cont

Starting at 6:00 p.m. and held in a virtual format, the sale features daughters of intriguing stallions and pregnancies of the kind that rarely appear on the market Simplification, one of the stallions that covered the mares up for sale / ADAM COGLIANESE The auction season in Argentina shows no signs of slowing down. This Monday, the momentum continues with the Racehorse Grand Broodmare and Weanling Sale, scheduled to begin around 6:00 p.m. in an online format. Haras Doña P

The most important yearling sales of the season kicked off this Thursday at the Tattersall de San Isidro, with strong prices overall and an average exceeding US$ 40,000 Given the current expectations within a complicated moment for Argentine racing—marked by low purses, fewer races, fewer runners, and stud farms liquidating almost every week—the balance left this Wednesday by the Haras Vacacion 2024 Select Yearling Sale showed a positive leap forward. With a strong contributi