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Sabiyano seeks a double in the San Martín, but faces El Ernesto and Storm Sound
A promising showdown on the La Plata mile, heading toward November's Clásico Joaquín V. González (G2) LA PLATA—Following the magnificent victory scored by champion Le Cornette (Emmanuel) on Monday at Hipódromo PalermoHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, top-tier action continues this Tuesday on the local strip at Hipódromo de La PlataHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, where a new renewal of the traditional Clásico Ge


Mario Bros and Sátrapa, far more than just two charming names
They took the Especial Ill Diabolo and the Especial Don Bildo on a bustling Monday afternoon in Buenos Aires Mario Bros used all his tools to win / HAPSA Out wide, Sátrapa got up in the closing stages / HAPSA In addition to the magnificent victory by Le Cornette (Emmanuel) in the Clásico Paraguay (G3) and a massive turnout, Monday’s card at Palermo Racecourse provided other compelling highlights, such as those delivered by Mario Bros and Sátrapa in the special events designat


Le Cornette and his blistering speed sealed a double in the Clásico Paraguay
The reigning Champion Sprinter captured the Palermo G3 for the second consecutive season, dominating from wire to wire What a horse Le Cornette is. At 7 years old, he continues to build a formidable career, making difficult races look easy as he marches steadily toward defending the Champion Sprinter title he has held since last April. The chestnut representing Stud Chajarí won the Clásico Paraguay (G3-1000m, fast dirt) on Monday for the second consecutive season—the featured


Le Cornette, Naranccello, and El Fortín promise a thrilling showdown
Monday's Clásico Paraguay (G3) at Palermo features a high-stakes showdown among several of the top sprinters in training today An absolute thriller awaits this afternoon on the straight course at Hipódromo de Palermo with the Clásico Paraguay (G3-1000m, dirt), headlining an entertaining card that also features a pair of specials for horses competing on the provincial circuit. Le Cornette (Emmanuel), the reigning division champion, returns to the corner of Libertador and Dorre


La Santa Cándida and a rise to the top that, for now, knows no ceiling
The filly that kicked off her career sprinting over the straight course now scored a decisive victory in the Clásico Marina Lezcano, mastering the challenging 1400 meters on the San Isidro turf At least for now, no challenge seems impossible for La Santa Cándida. The filly that began her campaign sprinting 1000 meters over the straight course and subsequently won over 1200 meters took another step forward in her upward trajectory with an authoritative victory in the Clásico M


Gota Clara Sos and the challenge of rivals aiming to move up the rankings in the Marina Lezcano
Seeking to regain her winning form, the chestnut filly drops down to 1400 meters to take on six contenders stepping up after shedding their maiden status A fine afternoon of racing awaits this Sunday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, with the turf course taking center stage anchored by the Clásico Marina Lezcano (1400m, turf). The race marks an important continuation of the juvenile fillies' turf route, serving as a key stepping stone toward the Clásico Federico de Alvear(G2) and t


Talented Hit keeps racking up wins and sets his sights on bigger targets
Owned by Haras El Angel de Venecia, secured the Clásico Reconquista for the second consecutive year SAN ISIDRO, Buenos Aires—If his comeback run had caught the eye, as clockers used to say, his performance this Friday over the turf course at Hipódromo de San Isidro confirmed those suspicions and invites big dreams for the future. Talented Hit captured the Clásico Reconquista (L-1400m) for the second consecutive season and looks primed to return to top-level mile events, where


Talented Hit seeks a repeat in the Reconquista, but Tiffony Mo poses a stern threat
The Haras El Angel de Venecia runner made a triumphant return with an outstanding victory in Palermo's Clásico Japón, and now returns to the Jockey Club stage to square off against a surging, in-form rival SAN ISIDRO—The racing wheel turns back to Hipódromo de San Isidro this Friday with a card comprised mostly of low-level condition races. Aside from a pair of 3-year-old events on the dirt and the featured Clásico Reconquista (L), the day offers limited excitement. The featu


Don Zahir shines wire-to-wire in the Especial Haras Vadarkblar
The Stud El Basti runner drew off to defeat Envidioso Frank—who stumbled at the break—by 3 lengths, starring as Thursday's highlight at La Plata LA PLATA—Combining his own speed with a disastrous start for race favorite Envidioso Frank (Gidu, 52 kg), Don Zahir (54 kg) scored a decisive victory in the Especial Haras Vadarkblar (1400m, fast track), the feature event of Thursday's card at the local track. Showing absolute composure and leading from gate to wire, the son of Daddy


Envidioso Frank faces graded stakes winners in the Especial Haras Vadarkblar
Fresh off a third-place effort in Palermo's Clásico Japón (L), he locks horns with Don Zahir, Liberto, and Norte, among other formidable rivals LA PLATA—Argentine racing has devolved into a showcase of mediocre cards, barely punctuated by an occasional decent feature. Following lackluster programs at Palermo and San Isidro, it is now the Bosque track's turn to offer a bargain-basement card, driving the sport further into the ground. At some point, racing executives will have


Don Pichi prevailed in the head-to-head battle against Fantasy Rim
Following a wire-to-wire duel, the son of Qué Vida Buena held on by a half-length to take the Handicap Academia Nacional de Agronomía y Veterinaria at San Isidro In a thrilling head-to-head duel that unfolded from the moment the gates opened, Don Pichi (Qué Vida Buena, 54 1/2) found just a bit more to edge past Fantasy Rim (Remote, 54 1/2), earning the biggest victory of his career in the Handicap Academia Nacional de Agronomía y Veterinaria, run over 1,200 meters on the dirt


Flaminius looks to repeat, but without the element of surprise
The son of Hi Happy enters off a 4-length victory over Despacito and stands out in the Clásico Academia Nacional de Agronomía y Veterinaria It is a typical Wednesday card on tap today at San Isidro Racecourse, set within a domestic racing landscape that increasingly prioritizes alternative conditions and aged-horse events over top-tier stakes competition—a flawed path charted by leadership that continues to weaken Argentina, as clearly evidenced by the ever-more sporadic triu


Cadiz gave a display of speed in the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul
The son of Strategos won wire-to-wire, cementing his status among the top young sprinters at La Plata Racecourse LA PLATA—On the strength of a standout performance, Cadiz is steadily establishing himself as the premier sprint authority among the young division racing at the local oval. Following a impressive showing nearly two months ago in a special event, the grey stepped up his game to comfortably capture Tuesday's Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L), contested over 1,100 mete


Cadiz heads south again to face a surging Joy Conquistador seeking another big score
They loom as the primary contenders for the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L), Tuesday's centerpiece event Cadiz winning the Especial Velocistas Potrillos in his final outing / HLP LA PLATA—Speed takes center stage once again at the local track, where this afternoon features a new renewal of the Clásico Jockey Club de Azul (L, 1,100 m, dirt), open to 3-year-old colts mapping out their path toward the Clásico Ciudad de La Plata (G2), set for November 19 in what promises to be a


Ask for Wild confirmed his rise, capitalized on the featherweight, and scored a dream-building victory
The Rosario native scored by a length over Lyon in the Handicap Día del Médico Veterinario and makes a compelling case for a step up to stakes company The rise of the Rosario native Ask for Wild, for the moment, has no ceiling. The Handicap Día del Médico Veterinario(1,000 m, dirt), which completed Monday's stakes double at Hipódromo Palermo, was a tough spot, but the runner for Stud Los 7 Nietos resolved it with clarity in the final stages. Of course, carrying only 52 1/2 ki


Vieja Amiga Mask repeated her triumph in a tight finish between two big-hearted mares
The daughter of Mask racing for Stud Tinta Roja edged Save Your Tears by a half-head in the 1200-meter Handicap Servicio Veterinario del Hipódromo Palermo That is how racing goes, and that is how horses are. Vieja Amiga Mask had found wins hard to come by, but less than two weeks ago at San Isidro she finally snapped her drought by taking the Handicap Fitzcarraldo. Quickly turned back around, the daughter of the proven stallion Mask returned to the track and kept her winning
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