A magnificent trio of stakes races awaits at the corner of Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego on the holiday, featuring the Clásico Ignacio e Ignacio F. Correas (G2), the Clásico Diamond Jubilee (L), and the Clásico Guillermo Paats (L) On the upcoming holiday Friday, Hipódromo de Palermo will offer plenty of reasons to be the center of attention, aiming to draw massive crowds to its grandstands and heavy handle through the betting windows. The racetrack will feature a magnifi

The Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi (L) and the Clásico Juan Vucetich will serve as the headline attractions on Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th, respectively End of Spring will run in the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi / HLP LA PLATA.- The upcoming two programs at the racetrack in this city have been finalized, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th. Each card will consist of 10 races, showing a slight improvement in field sizes compared to previous weeks fo

Scheduled for this coming Saturday, the feature event will anchor a weekend of exclusive racing action at Hipódromo de San Isidro The two upcoming programs for next week at Hipódromo de San Isidro have been finalized, with the track taking full ownership of the weekend by opening its doors on both Saturday and Sunday. The weekend's main attraction will be the historic Clásico 9 de Julio (G2), contested over 1,600 meters on the turf for horses 4-year-olds and upward. As has be

The traditional mile fixture will take center stage this Saturday, brilliantly supported on the card by the Clásico Espirita (L) Don Griego Looks for Another Decisive Victory in the 9 de Julio / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just as Palermo lines up a high-powered Friday card, Hipódromo de San Isidro will match that intensity on Saturday with a stellar program featuring a pair of highly competitive stakes fixtures. Everything will revolve around the historic Clásico 9 de Julio (G2), a 1,6

The afternoon will feature a prominent stakes tripleheader, spearheaded by the route feature and well supported by the Diamond Jubilee (L) and the Guillermo Paats (L) Martana Stands Out as One of the Defining Names on the Road to the Correas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo is configuring an outstanding Friday program packed with high-profile racing. Featuring a prominent stakes tripleheader, the card kicks off a highly attractive week at the metropolitan hea

During a week that once again featured rather sparse entry lists across the board, the key preparatory fixture for the prestigious Polla de Potrancas managed to attract a mere three entrants. Consequently, racetrack officials have made the decision to reschedule the stakes event, which will now be contested on Tuesday, July 21 El Resero Con Capa was entered for the Clásico Juan Vucetich / HLPL LA PLATA.— Despite announcing the suspension of the conditional alternative categor

The jockey enjoyed a sensational weekend, driving forward in top gear during the Fundación Equina Argentina’s showcase event. From the raw speed of Le Cornette to the flawless poise of Indiana Candy, we analyze a historic harvest alongside his emotional tribute on the podium honoring the mentors who guided his path By Diego H. Mitagstein There are weekends that mark a definitive turning point in a professional's career—those moments when the whip seems to transform into a mag

In a move designed to safeguard horsemen and owners, Palermo management has announced a protective measure for the upcoming month. Thoroughbreds clearing their conditions will maintain their previous purse levels—a financial cushion applied exclusively to allowance and condition races The month of July is, by definition, a time for reflection and a clean slate in Argentine racing. The turning of the calendar brings the universal birthday for both juveniles and older horses, a

That trio of stakes will shape an action-packed Saturday program; meanwhile, the cross-generational clash for female milers is slated for Monday, July 6 Personal Filly was entered for the Clásico Güiraldes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Entries were finalized this Tuesday for the upcoming back-to-back cards at the Hipódromo de Palermo, highlighted by a stellar stakes triple-header scheduled for Saturday. The newly turned 3-year-olds will launch their road toward the Argentine Triple Crow

The road to the Triple Crown officially kicks off in earnest on the main track, while the prestigious Campeonato de Oro Verde also gets underway on the lawn Acento Final returns to Palermo's turf track for the Chacabuco / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina— Following the excitement of the Carreras de las Estrellas festival, the Argentine racing calendar moves forward with another high-profile week of action, centered primarily at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. The down

The racing committee announced that for Friday’s entries, all races will offer full purses, officially canceling the alternative category Sabiyano correrá el 9 de Julio / ARCHIVO / HLP LA PLATA.- Monday’s final declaration stage at the provincial oval arrived with plenty of tactical developments for local horsemen. As widely anticipated, the widespread implementation of the alternative category (CA) format across recent racing programs—which slashes scheduled purses nearly in

La Plata Racecourse saw dismal entries on Friday for its next three meetings, reopening all carded races Los Llanos fue anotado en el Isidoro Aramburu / HLP The misguided policy of stacking nearly half of July’s racing schedule with low-level alternative conditions—slashing purse values for those events by more than half—has extracted a heavy and predictable toll on the seaside oval. The widespread rejection of this administrative measure by local owners and horsemen was laid

The three-time reigning champion sprinter will seek to carve his name permanently into the record books, aiming to become the first horse in history to register four victories within the prestigious championship series History stands on the precipice this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro as the extraordinary Labrado (Le Blues)returns to center stage in the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1). The spectacular champion enters the starting gate chasing a monumental milestone ne

Representatives from five South American nations, alongside international consultant Phil Smith, are analyzing the performances of the region's top runners to establish the official ratings for the 2025/2026 racing season Against the high-profile backdrop of the Carreras de las Estrellas festival, scheduled for this Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro, the Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del Sangre Pura de Carrera (OSAF) is conducting one of its most critical technical s

The most important event within the Estrellas series drew 9 final confirmations and will feature a spectacular total purse of 120,000,000 pesos, with the Stud-Haras El Wing representative targeting a highly anticipated repeat victory The Gladiator's Hat is coming off a third-place finish in the Latinoamericano in Peru / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Back in the late 1980s, when a group of breeders gave shape to the Carreras de las Estrellas, they introduced the last major transformation e

The outstanding Triple Alliance filly will measure forces against the top three finishers of the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1), among others Indiana Candy Winning the Copa Diamante / JUAN I. BOZZELLO It is impossible not to anticipate a high-level spectacle after the final field of runners for the Gran Premio Estrellas Distaff (G1-1800 m, turf) was announced this Monday. Serving as one of the main attractions of the 2026 Carreras de las Estrellas festival and a centerpiece f

2-year-olds and mares will square off over 1300 meters this Friday on the Hipódromo de San Isidro dirt track Emprestada, una de las candidatas para el Dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A couple of seasons ago, the Carreras de las Estrellas incorporated two non-graded stakes into their schedule that are always contested on the dirt track. The Estrellas Dirt Junior (1300 m, dirt) and the Estrellas Dirt (1300 m, dirt), each offering a purse of 20,000,000 pesos, will provide the perfect fr

A final lineup of 11 high-caliber runners was confirmed for the premier middle-distance event of the Carreras de las Estrellas series, setting the stage for a spectacular clash of talent Drive Joy won the Juvenile in 2025, at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A major highlight within the formidable menu of the Carreras de las Estrellas will undoubtedly be the Gran Premio Estrellas Mile (G1-1600 m, turf), to be run on Saturday the 27th at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, promising an un

The colts' division will see almost all the leaders of the generation face off; among the fillies, Gran Gotera is the major absentee, but Gota Clara Sos (pictured) seeks her coronation Opening the double-header of the Carreras de las Estrellas, the 2-year-olds will take center stage this Friday. Iconic events within the series organized by the Fundación Equina Argentina, the Gran Premio Estrellas Juvenile (G1-1600 m, turf) and Gran Premio Estrellas Juvenile Fillies (G1-1600 m

One of the original Carreras de las Estrellas events, the top-level clash highlights Aspiring Artist and El Rayo Pass (pictured) as the central figures of the lineup. The speed division always occupies a large part of the schedule for the Carreras de las Estrellas. The Sprint (G1) will pit established stars against each other in the older category, while the Clásico Estrellas Junior Sprint (G3-1000 m, turf), one of the original events of the series organized by the Fundación

The defection of El Epecuén was a significant blow, but the clash between the last two sprint champions is a massive attraction Labrado Has Already Won 3 Estrellas and Targets the Record / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1-1000 m, turf) is set to be one of the major attractions within the Carreras de las Estrellas series, sponsored by the Fundación Equina Argentina, as is almost always the case... The list of 16 entries was reduced to 11 confirmed runners

The jockey highlighted the colt's ability to adapt to whatever the race demands and is confident in continuing to add victories LA PLATA.– If anyone knows El Resero Con Capa, it is Adrián Giannetti. The jockey has been in the saddle for every single one of his performances and was once again tasked with guiding him this Sunday toward another demonstration of class in the Clásico General Manuel Belgrano (G3), where the son of Angiolo confirmed his status as the number one spri

The 3-year-old maidens will compete for 2,662,000 to the winner, a figure that, after deductions, will barely be enough to pay for a month's keep Siesta, one of the nominees for the Clásico Miguel Luis Morales / HLP LA PLATA.– Welcome to the era of the Alternative Category (CA) at the racecourse of this city. This Friday, entries were received for the final meeting of June and the first one of July, where the self-inflicted wound by the authorities is already clearly visible.

Contested over its traditional 2500 meters, it will be run next Saturday on the dirt at Hipódromo Palermo, featuring Blue Caviar (photo) and Sono Perfetto as the star attractions Hipódromo Palermo is set for a highly enjoyable Saturday, featuring a total of 17 races, several of which are promising conditions events, alongside an interesting stakes doubleheader, all according to the final entries received yesterday. Stayers will face one of their toughest tests of each season

The trainer highlighted the changes being shown by the son of Tetaze and the considerable improvement in his form LA PLATA.– Amuni's victory in Tuesday's Clásico Antonio Cané (G3-2100m) at Hipódromo de La Plata came as no surprise to those who live alongside him on a daily basis. Both jockey Gonzalo Borda and trainer Omar Labancaagreed that the son of Tetaze had been showing clear signs of evolution, and the triumph represented the confirmation of a potential they had always

The juveniles will have an entertaining test of speed on the Fundación Equina Argentina's card; 15 horses have been entered Aspiring Artist, undefeated, will try over turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is customary, juvenile speed will also have its place within the Carreras de las Estrellas series. It will be by way of the Clásico Estrellas Junior Sprint (G3-1000m, turf), one of the original events of the series organized by the Fundación Equina Argentina and a centerpiece of the ca

The top sprinters of the moment—barring the absence of Naranccello—will be at San Isidro on Saturday the 27th Much like the mile, the sprint division is another category that consistently generates high-flying spectacles on Argentine tracks. Hence, the very best can be expected ahead of the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (G1-1000m, turf), which will be another major attraction on the Saturday, June 27 card at Hipódromo de San Isidro. The most significant aspect will be seeing t

Among the three original races of the series, their 2026 editions promise defining duels over the San Isidro turf mile Roi du Monde Defeating Stay Tune in the Gran Criterium / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Undoubtedly, among the greatest attractions held year after year by the Carreras de las Estrellas series are the grandes premios Estrellas Juvenile (G1-1600m, turf) and Juvenile Fillies (G1-1600m, turf), which are generally defining events when the time comes to select each season's Cha

Colifato Novo (photo), Drive Joy, and Earth God appear at the top of a list of 15 entries that promises to deliver another great race over the middle distance For several months now, the middle-distance division has been providing Argentine racing with great contests; competitive, often unpredictable, and featuring top-class contenders for every taste. Well, as we head toward a new edition of the Gran Premio Estrellas Mile (G1-1600m, turf), to be run on Saturday the 27th of t

The Clásicos Estrellas Dirt Junior and Estrellas Dirt, both over 1300 meters on the dirt, attracted 12 and 18 entries, respectively Ma Porque, One of the Fillies Entered for the Dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO For the past couple of seasons, the Carreras de las Estrellas series has included a pair of minor, non-graded events that help flesh out the racing schedule. These are the Clásicos Estrellas Dirt Junior (1300m, dirt) and Estrellas Dirt (1300m, dirt), both boasting a 20,000,000

Winner of Last Season's Juvenile Fillies (G1), She Will Attempt to Secure Her Second Victory in the Series; 15 Entries in Total Following her unexpected defeat in the Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena (G1), and after skipping the Gran Premio Criadores (G1), Charm will return to action in the Gran Premio Estrellas Distaff (G1-1800m, turf) on June 27th.The Triple Alliance homebred will be looking to string together a victory in the Carreras de las Estrellas series for the second cons

With only 11 entries, the most important race of the Carreras de las Estrellas could also feature the presence of The Gladiator's Hat, Vundu, Honest Boy, and Real Rim Need You Tonight Will Have to Pay the Supplementary Entry Fee Again to Race / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A total of 127 horses were entered to compete between the 26th and 27th of this month in a new edition of the Carreras de las Estrellas, but only 11 of them would take part in the Gran Premio Estrellas Classic (G1). Th

Starting this Saturday, the Racehorse platform will launch the second edition of the charity stallion seasons auction to benefit the organization, an initiative that brings together the country's leading breeders behind a cause that vastly transcends racing activity Driven by Silvestre Blousson and with Haras La Nora as one of the great driving forces behind the proposal, the auction will once again count on the support of Turf Diario, Racehorse, Global Media Turf, Alma de Tu

Entries were taken this Friday at La Plata for its latest programs, and the event for sprinters will be the highlight on Sunday, June 21st El Resero Con Capa, Among the Main Names for the Belgrano / ARCHIVO / HLP LA PLATA.– After looking at the entries taken this Friday at the racetrack of this city, the question grows even louder: what is the reason behind introducing (and in such large numbers) alternative category races that will offer purses equivalent to just 45 percent

In another controversial decision, the Buenos Aires racetrack will venture into a territory it had stayed away from for 20 years, in a clear sign of having lost its way and a move that will strip quality from its races The Argentinian turf seems to be navigating a crisis with no end in sight. It is a crisis that does not respond solely to economic or circumstantial issues, but also to a succession of managerial decisions that, far from correcting the course, seem to deepen th

The event, which will be run this Sunday over the San Isidro Racetrack turf, will stand as the only stakes race on the upcoming schedule at the main venues Adi Shakti was confirmed for the Clasico Las Heras / HSI The upcoming programs at the country's main racetracks were finalized this Tuesday, with the strongest action focused on San Isidro, where this coming Sunday the Clásico General Las Heras (G3-1400 m, turf) will be contested for mares 4 years old and upward. With 4 de

It was due to the positive test of Kyprinos; Nicolás Gaitán, Edgardo Patriarca, Oscar Blanchet, and Sebastian LatofWere Also Banned Nicolás Martín Ferro, winner of the Premio Pellegrini as Best Trainer of the 2024 and 2025 seasons, received an extremely harsh penalty from the racing committee of San Isidro Racetrack after the positive test of the colt Kyprinoswas confirmed when he finished second in the third race on April 18th, naturally, at the Jockey Club venue. The son of

The Buenos Aires racetrack will host the smallest programs remembered in many years; 20 entries over 1200 meters and massive eliminations instead of dividing divisions Abrazo Al Cielo was confirmed for the Clásico Cané / ARCHIVO / HLP LA PLATA.– La Plata racing is going through one of the most delicate moments in its recent history. And what occurred this Monday, following the draw for the upcoming meetings, stands as a new alarm signal over a reality that increasingly worrie

The racetrack has filed a complaint with LOTBA alleging the existence of an organized illegal gambling network that threatens the sustainability of the entire industry The fight against illegal gambling took a significant turn Thursday after Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo announced the permanent professional suspension of jockey Ariana Ayelén Spinella while simultaneously filing a formal complaint with the Buenos Aires City Lottery (LOTBA) regarding the detection of an organi

The trainer teamed up once again with Gonzalo Borda to shine at La Plata, this time with Siesta in the Clásico Raúl Aristegui (G2) LA PLATA.- The outstanding work Marcelo Sueldo has been doing with his juveniles throughout the current season added another significant chapter on Tuesday when Siesta captured the Clásico Raúl Aristegui (G2) in commanding fashion, another key stop along the selective trail for 2-year-old fillies. In a crop where the trainer, based in Campo 2 at H

The Forli (G2) and Pippermint (G2) headline Saturday's program at San Isidro, while Friday's República de Panamá (G3) will take center stage at Palermo Bronx was entered for the Clásico Forli / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Confirmed on Tuesday, the upcoming programs at Hipódromo de San Isidro and Hipódromo Argentino de Palermopromise an appealing slate of graded stakes action featuring several high-profile performers. The most significant events will take place next Saturday at San Isidr

The first two will be contested Saturday over the San Isidro turf course, while the latter is scheduled for Friday on the dirt at Palermo Vundu was preentered for the Clásico Forli / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A busy week of stakes action is on tap at Argentina's major racetracks, with San Isidro set to host the most prestigious events on the schedule. Next Saturday, the track will stage the Forli (G2) over 1800 meters on turf and the Pippermint (G2) over 1400 meters on turf, both for

The Estrellas Classic (G1), Distaff (G1), and Sprint (G1) will be incorporated into the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s World Pool system next month The internationalization of South American racing has just received another major endorsement. World Pool, the global wagering platform operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and widely regarded as one of the most ambitious projects aimed at expanding horse racing’s worldwide reach, will once again turn its attention to the region when th

The jockey achieved the finest victory of his career in the Clásico 25 de Mayo, aboard a horse whose trainer completely turned his form around LA PLATA.— The triumph of El Ernesto this Tuesday in the Clásico 25 de Mayo de 1810 (G2), one of the central events of the patriotic celebration at La Plata Racecourse, had much more behind it than just the decisiveness of a horse in great form. It also signified the consecration of two professionals who have been building their paths

The jockey was the central figure of the day, winning both the Gran Premio Gran Criterium (G1) and the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) There are racetracks that seem to elevate certain jockeys. Places where everything appears to fit their style perfectly, where timing comes naturally, and where major races somehow always find them ready to deliver. For Adrián Giannetti, one of those places is undoubtedly Hipódromo de San Isidro. And Monday made that clearer than ever. During a gi

The daughter of Remote, who had been considered one of the leading contenders for Monday’s race, will now begin her broodmare career at Haras Firmamento Orpen Rimout, the talented mare racing for Stud Los Apóstoles, suffered a serious injury during last Monday’s Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1) at Hipódromo de San Isidro and has been retired from racing. The daughter of Remote will begin her broodmare career this season at Haras Firmamento, the nursery where she was bred and fo

The project unveiled Thursday night at Palermo features as its centerpiece 10 colts from the 2024 crop retained by the farm specifically for the initiative Max Special, one of the colts set to race for Firmamento Racing / HARAS FIRMAMENTO Many of those joining the innovative format offered by Firmamento Racing will probably know little about pedigrees, conformation, racetracks, or distances. Still, it is fascinating to understand which colts will embody the dream shared by Ju

With a spectacular launch event at Palermo, Haras Firmamento unveiled the first racing club ever created by a breeding farm in Argentina, a revolutionary initiative designed to bring new audiences into the world of Thoroughbred racing while replicating a model that has become hugely successful in the United States, Europe, and Australia Juan Carlos Bagó and Aníbal Cabrera, one of Firmamento’s jockeys, during the presentation ARIEL FITZSIMONS By Diego H. Mitagstein The thir

The Clásico 25 de Mayo (G2), Asociación Bonaerense de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3), and Clásico México were officially confirmed, shaping an attractive upcoming stakes schedule at La Plata for milers, sprinters, and staying mares alike Campo Verde stretches out to the mile for the upcoming Clásico 25 de Mayo (G2) at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- The next three race programs at this racetrack were officially confirmed Monday, each one headed by a featured stakes event.

Hipódromo Palermo once again beats to the rhythm of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano, as the famed Buenos Aires track will host South America’s most important race in 2027, in a special edition celebrating its 150th anniversary and with the promise of an event built on a truly international scale El Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) already had its destination confirmed several weeks ago. Hipódromo Palermohad been selected to host the traveling championship, one of the most imp