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

The Stud Haras El Ángel de Venecia runner heads the list of confirmed starters for Argentina’s great national race Everything is now set. The 2025 edition of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1-2400m) has its field officially confirmed. On a special national holiday card, the country’s best turf stayers will take center stage on a festive afternoon that will also feature three additional Group 1 events, with hopes that the public will respond strongly from the grandstands. Alongsi

The mile contest for fillies and mares on Monday’s card at Hipódromo de San Isidro promises a wide-open affair filled with intriguing possibilities Dream Serena enters off the best victory of her career / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With only three defections from the original entries, no fewer than 20 fillies and mares are set to line up next Monday in a new edition of the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1-1600m, turf) for fillies and mares three and up over the grass course at Hipódromo d

The major events for juveniles will play a central role on Monday’s program at Hipódromo de San Isidro Cardo Castilla returns to the track where he captured the Chevalier Stakes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The juveniles will occupy a prominent place on Monday’s Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) card at Hipódromo de San Isidro, through the Gran Premio Gran Criterium (G1-1600m, turf) and the Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1-1600m, turf), respectively for colts and fillies, and marking the first t

The Clásico Asociación de Propietarios and the Clásico México complete a strong stakes schedule for the upcoming week Storm Sound was entered for the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- An important week of racing is approaching at this racetrack, with three programs scheduled and an equal number of stakes events on tap—although, as always, final confirmations will determine whether all of them are actually run. The main attraction will come Tuesday, May 26,

The trainer will serve a 1-month suspension and the owner will be barred from the premises for 2 months, following the resolution of the Colorado del Monte case The finish of the Montevideo, with Colorado del Monte (right), Paulo Sil (center), and Emotion Rate (right) JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo announced sanctions for trainer Nicolás Martín Ferro and for Carlos Alejandro Vázquez, owner of Stud Facundito, as a consequence of the incidents occurred fo

The jockey reacted improperly toward scale personnel and received another severe penalty; provisional suspension also issued to trainer Nicolás Martín Ferro Jockey Juan Cruz Villagra received another serious suspension for inappropriate conduct, this time following an incident involving scale personnel at Hipódromo de San Isidro. The stewards ruled to suspend him for one month, from May 2 through June 1. The episode is far from isolated in the rider’s career. Villagra has alr

The sprint feature will be run Friday at San Isidro, while on Sunday Palermo will stage a low-profile turf stakes event without standout names Bailarín de Venecia was confirmed for the Clásico Santiago Lawrie / JUAN I. BOZZELLO While anticipation continues to build toward the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) meeting, Argentina’s major racetracks finalized their upcoming programs Tuesday, with a pair of stakes races emerging as the main attractions. The highlight will come Friday a

The fourth time proved the charm for the juvenile feature, which had previously been canceled on three occasions; the Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda (G3) will also be run Guadilu will run in the Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda (G3) / HLP LA PLATA.- A miracle occurred at this racetrack: the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3), a key stop on the juvenile trail that had previously been canceled three times, will finally be run. The race barely survived another cancellation, attracting six

Honest Boy, seeking back-to-back victories, heads a list of 17 nominees for the patriotic racing festival, which will also feature the Gran Criterium (G1), Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1), and Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1) Honest Boy, winner of the 2025 Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) and once again one of the main attractions JUAN I. BOZZELLO While the outstanding May 1 program at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo—with packed grandstands for the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1)

With 16 and 17 nominees, respectively, they will form part of the patriotic festival on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro Gota Clara Sos, the leader among the 2-year-old fillies on turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) card will also provide a major stage for the juveniles through the Gran Criterium (G1) and Gran Premio de Potrancas (G1), for colts and fillies respectively, marking the first top-level turf tests of the season for the youngest generation. E

The race, which will offer the same purse as the 25 de Mayo, will return to the fold after not being held during the previous season Orpen Rimout, one of the leading names among the nominees / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1-1600m, turf) for fillies and mares aged three and up, part of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) meeting, emerged as the marquee race on the card when nominations were released. No fewer than 23 possible runners were entered for the contes

The race for 2-year-olds received 11 entries this time, and it would be run on Tuesday, May 19; the Clásico Joaquín V. Maqueda (G3) will be held on Saturday, May 16 Elenika was entered for the Clásico Maqueda / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA.- Will the fourth time be the charm for the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard? After 3 cancellations, no one dares to assert that it will be so, but, at least with 11 entries in the mix, perhaps this time the traditional step of the select process

What was known behind closed doors became official this Friday, with the circus on Avenida del Libertador hosting the continental race after 12 years The official confirmation by the Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del SPC (OSAF) brought with it one of those news stories that shake the regional racing environment: the Hipódromo de Palermo will be the host of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) in 2027. The decision marks the return of the great continental event to the

The historic racecourse of the city of Buenos Aires celebrates its 150th anniversary today, surrounded by glory thanks to horse racing The history of Argentine horse racing cannot be explained without its sacred coordinates, and on this May 7, 2026, the Hipódromo de Palermo reaches a milestone that stirs the soul of any racing fan: 150 years of life. Since that distant 1876, when Buenos Aires was still a project of a metropolis and the alfalfa fields of Juan Manuel de Rosas m

Dream afternoon for the jockey at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, reaching one more milestone in his short career Smilytop gave Cristian Velázquez his 600th victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is often the case on Wednesdays, the allowance races at the Hipódromo de San Isidro flew quite low in terms of quality (reclaiming anything more already seems to be a lost battle...). However, jockey Cristian Velázquez added some color to the day, rounding out a polished hat trick that allowed h

Thanks to the victory of Los Llanos in the Clásico Propietarios (G3) this past Tuesday at La Plata, the trainer reached an impressive milestone, with nearly 2 months of activity still ahead Before the start of the season for the new generation of products, trainer Marcelo Sueldo set a specific goal: to achieve 30 victories with his 2-year-olds during the first semester. This Tuesday, with nearly two months of activity still remaining for the youngest runners, the professional

The jockey was one of the key figures during the Gran Premio República Argentina meeting, winning with Gran Gotera and Drive Joy in the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1) and the Gran Premio de las Américas - OSAF (G1), respectively Martín Valle achieved a stellar milestone by securing 2 new G1 victories, bringing his career total to 21 DF CREATIVE By Diego H. Mitagstein On a day that will be remembered as one of the most brilliant milestones of his career, Martín Valle becam

The champion has been confirmed to run this coming Sunday at San Isidro, where the Córdoba native will replace the injured Iván Monasterolo Excellent news arrived with the confirmation of the return of Colifato Novo, the 2024 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt and one of the most popular horses in the country. The son of Lenovo will compete next Sunday at the Hipódromo de San Isidroin the Clásico Southern Halo (G3-1400 m, turf), during a week that won't exactly be showered with major s

The champion is entered to run next Sunday on the San Isidro turf in the Clásico Southern Halo (G3) Colifato Novo has not raced since mid-February / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Following the great Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) card, and while awaiting the May 25 meeting, the country's main racetracks will regain their usual rhythm, offering a couple of stakes races in the coming days. The possible return of Colifato Novo (Lenovo) will be the main attraction of the period. The Cha

Featuring journalists Marcelo Durán, Diego Mitagstein, and Sebastián Heredia, the program will kick off at 1:30 PM on the network's YouTube channel The digital revolution that has transformed the way turf is felt and experienced prepares for its most ambitious chapter. Following the vibrant coverage of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) last Sunday, Global Media Turf turns its cameras back on to bring the magic of the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) to every corner of

The breeder and owner holds enviable cards such as Need You Tonight and Portal Maya in the Gran Premio República Argentina and the Gran Premio Criadores By Simón Mitagstein The dream of major racing events is often built on the foundation of passion, and for Endrigo Gennoni, this Friday's meeting at the Hipódromo de Palermo represents the climax of a process that combines breeding with the excitement of ownership. In a session where the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) an

The Hipódromo de Palermo has prepared a wide variety of shows and attractions for the whole family, including a performance by La T y la M The countdown has begun for the day that will bring Argentine racing to a standstill. In just a couple of days, the gates of the Hipódromo de Palermo will open wide for a new edition of the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) meeting, an essential appointment that blends history, selection, and a social display that transcends the track a

After several weeks, the colts will face a new stakes challenge, while the fillies head out in search of a new leader Chichipío headlines the Propietarios field / HLP LA PLATA.— After several weeks and multiple cancellations, the racetrack in this city has confirmed a stakes race for colts. With the Luis María Doyhenard (G3) out of the picture, Tuesday, May 5, will feature the Asociación de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera de Buenos Aires (G3-1,400m, dirt), where victory w

It will share the billing this coming Saturday with the Clásico Doria, while Palermo will also host the Clásico España (L) Siete Lagos will headline the Clásico Velocidad / HSI The Hipódromo de San Isidro has assembled an engaging 15-race card for this coming Saturday, featuring several events for 2-year-olds and a pair of graded stakes. The afternoon’s highlight is the Clásico Velocidad (G3), contested over 1000 meters on the turf. Restricted to 2-year-olds, the event offers

The juveniles will take center stage this Friday with their only Group 1 races of the first half of the season on the dirt at Palermo Live Your Life, one of the leading names for the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The juveniles will also play a major role during the outstanding May 1 card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. As every season, the undercard to the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) will feature the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1) and the Gran P

The mile and sprint features on May 1 promise top-class spectacles; El Exito has been withdrawn and will not attempt the three-peat Le Cornette enters unbeaten in 2026 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) festival will feature two outstanding races in the Gran Premio de las Américas – OSAF (G1-1600m, dirt) and the Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1-1000m, dirt), bringing together the vast majority of the division leaders at a mile and in sprinting,

Martana, Cannolina, and Portal Maya headline the confirmed field for the prestigious staying test for mares Cannolina, winner of the Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As expected, Monday also finalized the fields for the other Group 1 races that will shape next Friday’s Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) card at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, celebrating the track’s 150th anniversary. Always one of the meeting’s major attractions, the Gran Premio Criadores (G1

With the withdrawal of Unico Happy, the field is set for the May 1 feature at Palermo; a rematch between Butterfingand Need You Tonight awaits Need You Tonight seeks back-to-back victories in the Gran Premio República Argentina / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The field was finalized Monday for the 2026 edition of the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1-2000m, dirt), the premier race of the season for older dirt stayers at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, scheduled to be run Friday, May 1,

On its biggest revenue day, it will offer nine low-quality allowance races; was the date rotation requested for this?; both scheduled stakes races were canceled LA PLATA.- More and more voices are reaching a troubling conclusion: far from offering solutions, racing authorities seem determined to go the other way—down a path that leads directly toward the destruction of the sport in Argentina. A few years ago, Hipódromo de La Plata managed to secure an agreement with Hipódromo

The racing commission has decided to change a long-standing practice, and La Plata will no longer require mandatory numbered silks Transit colors will no longer be mandatory at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- The racing commission at this venue has announced that, starting with the July 2 meeting, owners will be allowed to compete with their own silks, in a historic decision that will put an end to the long-standing use of traditional numbered or “transit” colors. La Plata was the

Argentine jockey holds a leading chance in the 2026 edition of the race, where he will ride local runner Khamal, with whom he has already won the Derby Nacional (G1) and the Ortíz de Zevallos (G2) at Monterrico By Diego H. Mitagstein That image of Tetaze (Equal Stripes) standing in the irons, with Gustavo Calvente celebrating the colt’s victory and the Argentine flag in the background in the 2020 Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) at Hipódromo de San Isidro, has become one of t

Surprisingly, Hipódromo de San Isidro has matched the purses of one of its flagship races and its newest G1 event Honest Boy won the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) in 2025 and will be aiming for a repeat / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo de San Isidro has announced the purses for the series of G1 races that will be part of the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo meeting and, surprisingly, has equalized the rewards for its flagship national race and the Gran Premio Copa Diamante (G1), its newest t

The renowned owner, former owner of La Serenísima, enjoyed racing and many emblematic horses; Fort de France, Babor, Octante, El Moisés, and For the Top filled his trophy case José Mastellone (center), after winning the 2018 Gran Premio Nacional (G1) with For the Top / HAPSA To such an extent was José Mastellone a lover of racehorses and horse racing that, when mainstream media reported his passing, nearly every piece used a photograph taken of him during a trophy presentatio

It will take place next Friday, when the Clásico José B. Zubiaurre (in two divisions) and the Clásico Juan S. Boucau will also be run Vundu has not raced since the 2025 Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1)/ JUAN I. BOZZELLO Friday’s card at Hipódromo de San Isidro will feature the best races of the upcoming week. Headlined by the Clásico Macon (L-1800m, turf), the program will also include both divisions of the Clásico José B. Zubiaurre (1500m, turf)and the Clásico Juan S. Boucau

Fillies and colts take center stage May 1 in the only first-half dirt G1s for the new generation Muy Macho Win Winning the Luro Stakes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The major May 1 program at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will also shine a strong spotlight on the 2-year-olds, with the next leaders of the division set to emerge in two key events. Fillies will clash in the G1 Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha, while colts will meet in the G1 Gran Premio Montevideo, both contested over 1500 me

El Exito Eyes Third Straight in de las Américas Amid Clash of Champions;Earth God, Drive Joy, Gardel Pass and others set up a loaded field with multiple compelling rematches El Exito, Winner of the OSAF in 2024 and 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) meeting is shaping up to bring many of the sport’s top stars to the track, and few races promise as much as the G1 Gran Premio de las Américas – OSAF. No horse has ever won this race three consecutiv

El Epecuén and El Mejor Recuerdo add further depth to a must-watch May 1 sprint at Palermo Labrado, a Modern-Day Icon of Speed / JUAN I. BOZZELLO One of the marquee attractions on May 1 at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo will be the G1 Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (1000m, dirt), where all eyes will be on the highly anticipated clash between Le Cornette (Emmanuel) and Labrado (Le Blues). It’s a meeting of the newly crowned Champion Sprinter and the former king of the d

With Charm absent, Cannolina returns to dirt off Lerena win, while Martana and Portal Maya headline key threats Martana, a Constant Benchmark on Palermo Dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO One of the standout attractions each year during the Gran Premio República Argentina (G1) meeting is the G1 Gran Premio Criadores, a 2000-meter dirt test for fillies and mares that carries an added incentive: the winner earns an automatic berth into the GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff as part of the “Win and

Flagship race for older horses a Palermo on May 1 shapes up around much-anticipated rematch—and more Butterfing Comes Off Gran Premio de Honor Victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The 2026 renewal of the G1 Gran Premio República Argentina (2000m, dirt) will feature one of its smallest fields in recent years, with just eight runners entered for Palermo’s most important race of the season for older horses, to be run—as tradition dictates—on May 1, Labor Day. With a winner’s purse of ARS

La Plata Lines Up Five Stakes This Week—But Questions Remain Over Their Fate Maylena Set for Clásico Wanna Dance Entry / HLP LA PLATA.- If no races are called off, the upcoming week at La Plata will feature no fewer than five stakes events spread across three race meetings, shaping up as one of the busiest and most ambitious programs of the current season. The series is set to kick off Saturday, April 25, with the Clásico Wanna Dance (1100m) and the Clásico Colombia (1400m)

Racing Commission Ruling Awards Victory to Notable Despacito; José Luis Morales Banned 9 Months, Miguel Cafere and Daniel Pollian 6 Months Each Bluclette Rim Crossing the Wire First in the Fomento Equino / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The positive test returned by Bluclette Rim ( Remote ) following his victory in the Mar. 8 Clásico Asociación Argentina de Fomento Equino (L) at San Isidro has now been officially confirmed, prompting his disqualification from the race. According to the

Crossed Results and Questionable Criteria Mark Controversial Pellegrini Awards Night; Diffuse standards and debatable decisions fueled one of the most disputed editions in recent years, with Juan Carlos Bagó a deserving Pellegrini of the Year honoree Obataye and Joao Moreira After Their Landmark Pellegrini Victory / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein Was winning a single race enough to be named Horse of the Year? That was the lingering question Thursday night following

The regular rider of the Mootasadir colt suffered a serious accident Tuesday morning, while the Argentine runners are set to ship this thursday Iván Monasterolo to Miss Latino; Facing Months on the Sidelines / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Iván Monasterolo escaped what could have been a far more serious incident. The jockey sustained a fracture to his right wrist following a training accident Tuesday morning at Campo 2, but initial reports suggest the injury, while significant, avoided

Carlos Pellegrini Awards Set for Tonight; Charm Controversially Left Out of the Running; The 47th edition of Argentina’s top honors will be presented this evening, with debate sparked by the surprising omission of a leading contender Obataye Emerges as Leading Horse of the Year Candidate / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The day has arrived. Tonight, Argentine racing will honor its 2025 champions at the 47th edition of the Carlos Pellegrini Awards , scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on the f

International regulations expressly prohibit the rescheduling or cancellation of black-type races LA PLATA.— At this city’s racetrack, the cancellation or rescheduling of stakes races has, for many years now, become routine, spanning multiple administrations and different racing commissions. However, there is a critical detail: the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) —the global governing body of the sport—does not allow the alteration (whether by resch

Highlighted by the Porteño (G3) and Omega (G2) at San Isidro, the week will also feature the Propietarios Stakes at Palermo Orpen Rimout to Contest the Omega Stakes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Entries were finalized this Tuesday for the upcoming programs at San Isidro and Palermo , setting the stage for a stakes-packed week featuring three graded events that will serve as stepping stones toward the next major targets on the calendar. The spotlight will fall on Saturday at San Isidro