They will join the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) and the Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena (G1) on this week's schedule, all with an eye on May 1st Comando Secreto will be part of the Villanueva / JUAN I. BOZZELLO While the fields for the Gran Premio de Honor (G1) and Gran Premio Gilberto Lerena (G1) were set on Monday, the remaining stakes for the week at Palermo were finalized this Tuesday. This Saturday, the opening legs of the Campeonato Palermo de Oro will share the spotli

The first major stakes for 2-year-olds on the San Isidro turf confirmed a trend: small fields. The Clásico Islas Malvinas (L), also for juveniles, was confirmed with only 4 runners Deep Feeling, one of the 6 fillies confirmed for the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The majority of juvenile stakes held this season in Argentina have featured small fields, a trend that has now reached a definitive turning point. San Isidro confirmed this Tuesday that only 4 colts wil

The horse has been provisionally suspended, along with Néstor Bello, who was responsible for presenting the runner. Additionally, Fantoche Pass also failed post-race testing following the Clásico Criadores Argentinos del Sangre Pura de Carrera (L) Bluclette Rim surged to a clear victory in the Clásico Fomento Equino / JUAN I. BOZZELLO On March 8th, Bluclette Rim grabbed headlines across all major media outlets after defeating Despacito (Sabayón) in the Clásico Asociación A

Part of the juvenile selection process for 2-year-old males, the stakes was slated for Thursday, the 9th, but officials have rescheduled the event for Sunday, the 12th Escape Room is set to compete in the Clásico Carlos Spegazzini / HLP Once again, a stakes race part of the juvenile selection process at the forest circuit has been canceled. Following the previous cancellation of the Gambier, authorities have now scrapped the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3, 1300m, dirt) an

San Isidro kicks off its premier juvenile series this Sunday, with the turf season’s first major tests for the incoming crop of colts and fillies Mask May confirmed for Sunday’s G2 Chevalier at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO An elite weekend of racing is on the horizon. Adding to the high-caliber outlook at Palermo on Saturday featuring two Grade 1s, Hipódromo de San Isidro will offer an equally compelling Sunday program. The card is anchored by the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez (G

Need You Tonight, Gordianus, Butterfing, and El Emporio head a deep field in the opening G1 event; Charm rates the one to beat among the mares; Villanueva and Estados Unidos de América stakes also featured on the blockbuster program Gordianus, hero of the 2025 Argentine Derby, makes his highly anticipated return in the G1 Honor JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo is gearing up for a formidable Saturday of racing, continuing its Gold

Entries were taken for both momentous clashes, to be held on Tuesday, April 6, and Thursday, April 9, respectively Gota Clara Sos, the leading 2-year-old filly at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.— Continuity is the keyword for the selective process at the racetrack in this city, where entries were taken this Friday for the Clásico Fortunato Damiani (G3-1,300m, dirt) and the Clásico Luis María Doyhenard (G3-1,300m, dirt), for fillies and colts, respectively. The first of these tests

Connection with the Gran Premio Montevideo and the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha, it will be the best race of the week in Argentina The Great Terms, one of those confirmed for the Crespo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Finally, the Clasico Pedro E. y Manuel A. Crespo (G3-1400 m, dirt), for 2-year-olds and connecting with the Gran Premio Montevideo (G1) and Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1), had no scratches from its original list of entries, so 5 colts will meet next Sunday at the Hipodr

The Jockey Club Argentino announced the nominees for the 2025 Carlos Pellegrini Awards with gross errors; Charmis incredibly absent from the top prize El Exito, nominated for 2025 Horse of the Year / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Last Saturday, the Jockey Club Argentino announced the nominees for the upcoming Distinciones Carlos Pellegrini , where Argentine racing will crown its 2025 champions. Amid surprises, absences, and categories bordering on the ridiculous, many wonder if those wi

Only 5 colts were entered for a stakes race that serves as a bridge toward the Gran Premio Jorge de Atucha (G1) and the Gran Premio Montevideo (G1) Desert Voice (Seahenge), one of the 5 entries in the Clásico Crespo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO A week of rather limited action is ahead regarding stakes races at the country's central tracks. With several handicaps in the mix, the main highlight will be brought by Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo on Sunday, the 29th, with the Clásico Pedr

The Grandes Premios de Honor (G1) and Gilberto Lerena (G1), to be run on April 4, have their entries, with top-class fields Need You Tonight could make his return in the Honor / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Due to the holidays next week, Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo moved up the entries for its upcoming meetings, and among the races to come are the Grandes Premios de Honor (G1-2,000 m, dirt) and Gilberto Lerena (G1-2,200 m, turf), intermediate steps in the Campeonatos de Oro , for

A formidable race is set for this Saturday on the San Isidro turf mile, as the Clásico América (G2-1600 m) takes center stage. The program also features the Clásico Paseana (G2-1800 m) as the other standout attraction of the afternoon, while the Clásico Lord At War (L-1200 m) has been rescheduled for Wednesday the 25th. El Fortín winning the Unzué in December / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Despite the usual round of cancellations in several interesting categories, the Hipódromo de San I

These are the Mariano Moreno and the Diego M. Argüello; at Palermo, the Clásico Farnesio, scheduled for Friday, stands out Seek Wave will run in the special at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA—The racetrack in this city was set to enjoy a pair of stakes races in its upcoming cards. However, following Monday's forfeits, both the Mariano Moreno (1200m) and the Diego M. Argüello (1000m) were annulled. The former for all horses 3 years old and up and the latter for fillies and mares 3

The standout colt from Firmamento has not raced since his runner-up effort in the Polla de Potrillos (G1) at Palermo; the Clásico Paseana (G2) stands as the other major attraction this Saturday Drive Joy could return to action this Saturday at San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO After a week of low-profile activity, major racing returns to the premier tracks. This time it will be the turn of San Isidro , which this coming Saturday will enjoy the Clásico América (G2-1600m, turf) a

After his triumph in the Vicente Dupuy (G3) at La Punta, the jockey from Córdoba shone once again with the son of Endorsement during the festivities in Mendoza Endo Verde (left) proved to be too much for The Gun / JOSÉ MALUF By Fernando Gabrielli The San Juan representative Endo Verde was crowned as the new king of the Clásico Vendimia , defeating the local The Gun ( Asiatic Boy ) in a hard-fought finish. The competition served as the grand finale to one of the most antic

On Thursday the 26th, the Mariano Moreno and the Diego M. Argüello are scheduled to be run, although the former has only 5 entries and is currently at risk of being canceled El Ernesto would carry the top weight in the special / HLP LA PLATA—This Friday, entries were received for the next two meetings at the local track, scheduled for Tuesday the 24th and Thursday the 26th of this month. The outlook includes three races above the common level, although one is at risk of bein

The Handicap Equal Stripes will be held this Saturday, framed by maiden claiming races; meanwhile, the Especial Jardy stands as the main event for Monday's meeting Rugiente will shoulder a demanding 62 kilos in the Handicap Equal Stripes / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo finalized its next two programs this Tuesday for Saturday the 14th and Monday the 16th , neither of which will feature a stakes race. As reported yesterday, most of the interesting cond

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