The son of Le Blues was at Palermo and dropped dead minutes after his final workout Lebrón Blues when he won the Kemmis by several lengths / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Lebrón Blues , who appeared as the heavy favorite for this Saturday's Clásico Santiago Luro (G2) —part of the upcoming festival at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo —died last Tuesday following his final workout. While the news has been confirmed, the exact cause of death remains unverified, though unofficial reports s

No fewer than 7 stakes races will take place at the downtown track over its next 3 meetings, with Saturday's card standing out featuring the Otoño (G2), the Bullrich (G2), the Luro (G2), and the Unzué (G2) Martana winning the Ciudad de Montevideo, at Maroñas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO An important week of stakes races is coming to the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , the first step toward the highly anticipated May 1 meeting, headlined by the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) .

Only 6 were confirmed for the Asociación Argentina de Fomento Equino (L) and the Miss Terrible; furthermore, the Handicap Ipe and the Especial El Serrano are also on card Despacito returns to the San Isidro turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The three upcoming programs to be decided at the Hipódromo de San Isidro were confirmed this Tuesday, where the Clásico Asociación Argentina de Fomento Equino (L-1,200m, diagonal turf) for horses 3 years old and up will be the most important race

The Campeonato de Oro kicks off with the Clásico Otoño (G2) and the Clásico Arturo R. y Arturo Bullrich (G2); stars Charm and Martana make their returns; Le Cornette seeks to extend his streak, and the 2-year-olds face their first classic challenges around the turn in the Santiago Luro (G2) and the Saturnino J. Unzué (G2) - Charm would return to action in the Clásico Arturo R. and Arturo Bullrich / JUAN I. BOZZELLO PALERMO , Buenos Aires (Special for Turf Diario ).— The Hip

A step in the selective process for colts, it had been canceled on its original date; Chichipío as the main card Campo Verde could now run in the Clásico Vilas Light / HLP LA PLATA.- As is the case every Friday, the racing office at the Bosque received entries, in this case, for Wednesday the 11th and Friday the 13th of March, in a swap of dates mainly driven by the Lollapalooza festival, which will take place at the Hipódromo de San Isidro . The stakes expectation will be

The Racing Commission of San Isidro Racetrack has finally made public the resolution regarding the positive drug test of the son of Full Mast in the first G1 of the year Full Keynote has been suspended for 45 days / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Finally, the racing commission of San Isidro Racetrack decided on the positive test detected in Full Keynote on the occasion of his victory in the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz , held last February 7, the first G1 of the 2026 season in

The son of Señor Candy is already working towards his return, which could take place in the Gran Premio de Honor(G1); in an interview with Turf Diario, Hugo Pérez, his trainer, shares how he has been preparing and that the main objective is the Gran Premio República Argentina By Diego H. Mitagstein In the old times, between cold dawns and stopwatches in hand, respect for the winner of the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) was sacred. For Hugo Pérez , that Uruguayan of generous loqua

- For two-year-olds, the race will be run Sunday on the turf of the Jockey Club, with only 6 confirmed Príncipe Soñado is double-entered at the stakes level / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The racetracks of San Isidro and Palermo are preparing for a transition week, without races that draw too much attention, leaving the spotlight to La Plata , where there will be a couple of graded turns. The strongest offering in the major tracks will come from the Jockey Club Argentino 's stage, whe

Few products and many stakes are an impossible cocktail to mix; the race was rescheduled for Tuesday, March 11, but the problems are starting Calle de Tierra will run in the Clásico Bullrich / HLP LA PLATA (Special for Turf Diario ).- A bad signal, although expected, was given this Monday by the racetrack of this city with the cancellation of the Clásico Agustín B. Gambier (G3-1200 m, dirt), a step within the selective process for 2-year-old colts that was to be run on Thu

The colt who finished second in the Martínez de Hoz will travel to Lima to represent the Jockey Club Argentino in the continental race Thor Medina will be the San Isidro card at Monterrico / HSI Little by little, the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) 2026 is warming up. Although there are still two months to go before many of the best South American specimens face off on the grass of Monterrico , in Lima , Peru , the news is becoming more frequent. Last week, the locals f

After winning the Dupuy in San Luis with Tamarisco Cat, a traffic accident on the way home took the life of the notable professional Oscar Rébora, this Sunday in La Punta, after winning his fifth / HIPÓDROMO LA PUNTA / JOSÉ MALUF SAN FRANCISCO , Córdoba (Special for Turf Diario ).- Every time this chronicler crossed paths with Oscar Rébora , a greeting was inevitable. There was a great respect toward a good, polite, capable, hardworking, and gentle man. Because if there was

The entries for the new steps for fillies and colts are out at Hipódromo de La Plata; this monday, the confirmations Gota Clara Sos will attempt to maintain her undefeated record in the Derli Gómez / HLP LA PLATA .- While preparing to enjoy a new meeting this Sunday, this city's racetrack has already set course for its activity next week. The Bosque will have racing on Tuesday, March 3rd, and Thursday, March 5th, beginning to wind down the first quarter of 2026, and the foun

Three of the most outstanding colts of the last season are working on their return to competition after different injuries sidelined them during the most critical stage of 2025 By Diego H. Mitagstein When the 2025 season seemed to be finding its leading figures among the colts, a series of injuries sidelined several of the names competing for the title of the best. After winning the Clásico Miguel Cané (G2), Amor de Contramano ( Gouverneur Morris ) fractured a sesamoid whil

For fillies and mares 3-year-olds and up over 1,000 meters, the race will be held this Friday; two handicaps complete the proposal on Monday Go Clari Go returns to action in the Arenales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just like Hipodromo de San Isidro , Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo finalized the process this Tuesday to outline its upcoming programs, with dates set for Friday the 20th and Monday the 23rd of this month. The most significant event will take place on the first of those d

The Clasico Horacio Bustillo (G2), Clasico Fernandez Guerrico (G2), and Clasico General Viamonte (G3) headline a remarkable card on the turf Labrado returns to the fray in the Viamonte / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The upcoming programs for Hipodromo de San Isidro were finalized this Tuesday, bringing the excellent news that next Saturday will feature a high-level card of the kind that built the Jockey Club track’s storied reputation. The attractive schedule includes no fewer than th

The son of Full Mast, who had been nominated for the G1 Latinoamericano, will lose his spot if the result is confirmed; trainer Diego Peña under provisional suspension. Full Keynote: A fading dream / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina –  A bombshell report shook the foundations of Argentine racing this Friday, forcing a total recalibration of the international landscape. What began as a rumor quickly turned into certainty following a report by journalist Gustavo Gonzále

The Jockey Club Argentino has nominated the winner of the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz (G1) as its representative for the continental challenge, to be held Sunday, April 26, at Monterrico Full Keynote faces a daunting challenge ahead at Monterrico / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo de San Isidro  officially announced on Wednesday the nomination of Full Keynote  as its representative for the Gran Premio Latinoamericano  (G1). The race will take place on Sunday, April 26, at

Between five and six participants were confirmed for the upcoming feature races at Palermo and San Isidro El Epecuén enters following a runner-up finish in the Alzaga Unzué / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A week featuring three stakes races awaits at Hipódromo de Palermo , with racing scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Monday, Feb. 16. A stakes doubleheader is set for the weekend, featuring the Expressive Halo  (L-2200m, turf) and the Jerry Honor  (1000m, dirt). The former is open to 4-

Mares on the turf and the opening of the selective processes for 2-year-olds will be the center of the comingweek Obra Clásica will seek the "encore" in the Juárez Celman / JUAN I. BOZZELLO There will be 3 group races awaiting next Sunday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , in a meeting that will mark the start of the selective process for 2-year-olds on that track. In terms of level, the strongest element will be provided by the Clásico Miguel Angel y Tomás Juárez Celma

The Gladiator's Hat appears at the top of the list, with Acento Final as the main rival; entries were taken for the Clásico Juan Shaw (G2) Acento Final has already won 3 G1 races in her career / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Entregamos el reporte completo de la primera gran cita de 2026 en el césped de San Isidro , donde el camino hacia el Gran Premio Latinoamericano de Monterrico comienza a definirse con un lote de figuras estelares, respetando las negritas solo en los nombres propio

The Palermo race will debut its G3 status with a version that promises action; the veterans could face off in the Especial Craganour for a shameful purse Super Inter, one of the strong names heading into the Clásico Haras Argentinos / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Another week of activity has begun to take shape at the country's two main racetracks, and in terms of stakes action, Palermo will be responsible for hosting the strongest race in the near future. This Friday, the Clásico Hara

The Gladiator's Hat, Acento Final, El Encinal, and Forgging appear on the entry list for the race to be held on Saturday, February 7th, over 2,000 meters on the San Isidro turf The Gladiator's Hat, the top-ranked Argentine in the Pellegrini / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The first major spectacle of the Argentine season has begun to heat up. Entries were taken this Monday for the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz (G1-2,000 m, turf) , to be held on Saturday, February 7th. This year's

After a great campaign in Argentina, the son of Angiolo has been sold and will join the barn of Venezuelan trainer José F. D'Angelo Es Aristocrático in one of his victories at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA. — The Argentine campaign of the talented sprinter Es Aristocrático will soon come to an end. Next Tuesday at the La Plata racecourse , the son of Angiolo will run in the Clásico Eduardo Casey before traveling to the United States , where he will continue his racing career. T

A high number of horses failed their tests at the country's main racetracks between late 2025 and early 2026 It is, at the very least, strange. After a period of relative calm regarding positive results, an abnormal number of suspended trainers has come to light in recent weeks, forging one of those moments where doubts and questions begin to surface. It could be due to a cosmic coincidence, including a backlog in some resolutions, but many are already talking about other ty

Will be run on Tuesday the 27th; on Saturday the 31st, 12 allowance races will be offered, as national racing continues to give away money that should be allocated to purses, in the face of leadership passivity... Es Aristocrático will run in the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha / HLP LA PLATA. — On Monday, this city’s racetrack finalized its next three programs, scheduled for Tuesday the 27th, Thursday the 29th, and Saturday the 31st of January . Of the three stakes races originally

Reviewing the first Stakes race for 2-year-olds since 1988, colts have maintained high effectiveness; Mayan Goddess seeks to join the list of female winners this afternoon Celestial Filly, the last filly to defeat the colts in the Congreve / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Clásico Congreve (L) , which held G3 status for many years, is the traditional kickoff of the selection process on the turf at San Isidro Racecourse for 2-year-olds. It generally represents the first stakes encount

The former suffered a femur injury to his right leg, while the latter sustained an injury to his right shoulder; both are required to consult with a specialist to determine the next steps in their treatment and recovery Brian Enrique Facing Potential Surgery Following San Isidro Spill / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hearts stopped at the 150-meter mark of the Premio Sevilla Halo (1200m, dirt), the eleventh race of the day at San Isidro and one of the premier allowance races on the card.

With 39 G1 victories and nearly 2,000 career wins, the 43-year-old jockey confirmed that he will return to action in February. The battle with the scale, his physical conditioning, and the opportunity to prove to himself that he still has what it takes are the driving forces behind his return Rodrigo Blanco Capturing a G1 Victory Aboard Emotion Orpen / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein The chronicler is about to share a confidence. A few days before the Gran Premio Ca

Argentine Racing Calendars Confirmed; Quality Stakes Marred by Low Field Sizes Lissette Island Set to Contest Clásico Bosch / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is customary, the upcoming programs for Palermo and San Isidro were finalized this Tuesday. The stakes schedule features three sprint events across various categories, highlighting the summer racing calendar. The main action takes place this Sunday at Palermo with the Clásico General Francisco B. Bosch (G3) , contested over 1000

Many owners and racing professionals took to social media to express their frustration with the news. The increases range between 350,000 and 550,000 pesos, depending on the category; meanwhile, purses for handicaps remained unchanged After several months, Palermo has implemented a minuscule purse increase for its races, effective January 18 . The hike was so marginal that instead of generating positive momentum, it sparked widespread frustration among owners and racing prof

Sprint action, both on the straightaway and around the turn, will take center stage next week at Palermo and San Isidro El Fortín has been nominated for the Clásico Melchor Posse / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Sprint racing, both on the straightaway and around the turn, will dominate the stakes schedule next week at Palermo and San Isidro . At Palermo , the highlights arrive on Sunday, January 18 , featuring the Clásico General Francisco B. Bosch (G3-1000m, dirt) and the Clásico Inten

Entries were taken for the Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 22 meetings; two "especiales" complete the stakes lineup Guadilu has been entered for the Clasico Luis Monteverde / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- The racetrack in this city has set its course for its upcoming meetings, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 22 . The feature race of the period will take place on the first of those days: the Clasico Luis Monteverde (L) , set at 1400 meters for fillies an

The jockey delivered a perfectly judged ride aboard Bachata Queen in the G3 Lucio Taborda over La Plata’s dirt track Bachata Queen’s team, with Lucas González at the center of the celebration / HLP It was no ordinary victory that Bachata Queen delivered in Tuesday’s GIII Clásico Lucio Taborda at El Bosque. The filly confirmed her upward trajectory—but the spotlight also fell squarely on one of the most promising young riders in the colony, Lucas González , who read the rac

The Emilio Casares (L), the Jockey Club Argentino (L), the Uruguay and the AP Candy will all be run, each surrounded by heightened anticipation El Resero Con Capa Set to Return to La Plata for the Emilio Casares (L) / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- La Plata Racecourse completed entries on Friday for its upcoming fixtures on Sunday, January 11 , Tuesday, January 13 , and Saturday, January 17 , unveiling a classic program that has generated considerable anticipation. The first of

They were formally recognized by the top officials at La Plata for having topped the season-long owners’, jockeys’ and trainers’ standings, respectively Mauro Castellazzi, Gonzalo Borda and Juan Pablo E. Díaz pose with their awards / HLP LA PLATA.- Following its final meeting of the 2025 season on Tuesday, the Hipódromo de La Plata honored the winners of its owners’, trainers’ and jockeys’ standings in a ceremony that remains unique among Argentina’s major tracks, as neither

Trainer-Jockey Duo Caps Year in Style as Sono Perfetto Takes G2 Clausura Honors The perfect snapshot to cap a banner year for Labanca and Balmaceda / HLP LA PLATA.- The G2 Clasico Clausura , one of the most storied fixtures on the La Plata calendar, provided the perfect stage for trainer Omar Labanca and jockey Lautaro Balmaceda to put the finishing touches on an exceptional year. The formidable duo once again proved their prowess at the stakes level, secured by a professi

The Apertura (G3), Buenos Aires (G3) and Omnium (L) stand out as the highlights of the opening of the new season Monsieur Delon Set for the Buenos Aires Stakes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With schedules finalized earlier than usual due to the New Year holidays, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo and Hipódromo de San Isidro put the finishing touches on their programs on Monday for the coming week, which will officially usher in the 2026 season with an appealing stakes menu. At Palermo ,

The first two will be contested on Saturday the 3rd over the turf at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, while the latter is set for Sunday the 5th on the grass at Hipódromo de San Isidro G1 Comando Secreto was entered for the Clásico Buenos Aires / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The first stakes races of the 2026 season have begun to take shape, with potential contenders now known. The centerpiece of the opening weekend will come on Saturday, January 3 , at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , w

The jockey aptured the G3 Clásico Uberto F. Vignart aboard the bay, sealing the finest season of his career—second in the standings and a leading figure at La Plata Daniel Arias and Valdobbio After a Notable Vignart Victory / HLP LA PLATA.- The closing weeks of the season find Daniel Eduardo Arias operating at full throttle. With a composed, authoritative ride, the jockey sealed a defining 2025 by landing the G3 Clásico Uberto F. Vignart aboard Valdobbio—numbers and feel a

As the season winds down, a pair of remaining cards await at both Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo and Hipódromo de San Isidro Colifato Novo has been confirmed for the Clásico Invasor / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo and Hipódromo de San Isidro completed their final programs of 2025 on Monday, each scheduling two remaining race dates and assembling a solid stakes menu to complement La Plata’s Clausura (G2) . At Palermo, Saturday the 27th features the Clá

Led by Sono Perfetto, Billion, and Mannarino, the stayers will take on the demanding test on Dec. 30 Billion, One of the Leading Names in the Clásico Clausura / HLP LA PLATA.- The curtain will come down on Tuesday, Dec. 30—also closing the annual calendar—anchored by one of the venue’s strongest traditional fixtures: the Clásico Clausura (G2, 2000m), for horses aged three and up. The race shapes as a de facto rematch of the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha . Of the 25 originally ente

The Brazilian jockey topped Kevin Banegas and Martín Valle in the final ballot to once again lift the award presented by the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos Francisco Leandro captured the Olimpia de Plata for a fifth consecutive season / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The 2025 Olimpia de Plata for Turf once again went to Brazilian jockey Francisco Leandro , who lifted the distinction for a seventh time overall—and a remarkable fifth consecutive season—following the vote conducted by th

"The season’s final heavyweight showdown in Argentina is set for Tuesday, december 30, at La Plata Sono Perfetto is among the 25 entries for the Clásico Clausura / HLP LA PLATA.- The Hipódromo de La Plata began outlining its season finale this Friday, preparing for the final day of the 2024 Argentine racing calendar scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 30. The afternoon’s centerpiece is the G2 Clásico Clausura , a 2000-meter test for 3-year-olds and up that has long served as a defin

The rider sealed a brilliant 2025 by guiding Earth God to victory in the G1 Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena Gustavo Calvente celebrates his fifth Group 1 success of 2025 aboard Earth God / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein This was no ordinary victory. Earth God’s success in Saturday’s Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena (G1) at San Isidro, staged as part of the outstanding Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) program, carried a deeper significance. It served as the

The jockey recorded the 28th stakes victory of his outstanding year aboard Primera Plana in the GII Clásico Los Criadores José C. Blanco and Kevin Banegas pose with the trophies after Primera Fila’s major victory / HLP Not long ago, the clouds had gathered over Kevin Banegas . A poorly healed leg injury forced him into surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation, temporarily pushing him out of the spotlight. He faced the setback with maturity and resolve, setting himself a clear g

Diego Peña, Brian Enrique, Hernán Gasibe and Juan Garat joined in the celebrations, each playing their part in the victory The Knows All team touched the sky with their hands / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein The G1 Copa de Plata once again delivered one of those stories the sport cherishes in its fullest sense. Over the San Isidro turf, Knows All found her moment, sealing a long-awaited coronation that turned promise and consistency into a major victory and firmly

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

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 network will provide live coverage from 11:00 a.m. throughout the entire card, featuring a top-tier broadcast team and a direct window to the world through Breeders’ Cup Global Media Turf will once again be front and center on one of the most emblematic days of the South American racing calendar, providing comprehensive live coverage of the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) this Saturday at the Hipódromo de San Isidro . The broadcast will go live at 11:00 a.m. and run