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

Trainers and jockeys who left their mark on the most emblematic race in Argentine and South American racing Martín Valle captured his third Pellegrini with Intense for Me in 2024 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein The Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) is more than just a race—it is a barometer of Argentine racing history at its highest level. For more than a century, its roll of honor has told a story not only of exceptional horses, but also of trainers and jockeys w

Throughout its history, horses bred in England, France, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, and the United States have captured South America’s most important race Obataye, one of Brazil’s two major threats in the Pellegrini / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein As so often happens, the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) proved irresistible once again for some of the continent’s top horses. In 2025, Brazil sends two formidable contenders— Obataye ( Courtier ) and Havana Cigar ( Ca

A global idol, just days from turning 55 and heading into his final tour, the Italian spoke about his legacy, the accident that changed his life, El Pulque, and why he chose this part of the world for his farewell The Pellegrini Cup and Frankie Dettori, an unforgettable image / GENTILEZA HSI By Diego H. Mitagstein Not every day does Argentine racing welcome a living legend. But on Tuesday, during the post-position draw for the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) , the atmosph

The celebration is set at San Isidro, where Tuesday’s post-position draw and Lanfranco Dettori’s press conference took place The post-position draw for the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini / HSI The Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) —along with the three other Group 1 races that make up its festival (the Copa de Plata, Anchorena, and Unzué)—is now fully set. With Tuesday’s post-position draw on the fourth floor of the San Isidro grandstand, everyone knows where they will break

The most important race on the continent did not suffer any withdrawals from its original list; Frankie Dettori will be aboard El Pulque, whom he worked on Tuesday morning at San Isidro The Hipódromo de San Isidro is gearing up for its biggest celebration / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the final list of participants confirmed, speculation has ended ahead of the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1–2400m, turf) , the most important race on the continent, to be run next Saturday at the

The best filly of 2025 will try to defeat the older mares and secure the Mare of the Year title Charm already owns 3 G1 victories in 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The final list of participants for the Gran Premio Copa de Plata (G1) was confirmed Monday. With the withdrawals of Martana ( Fortify ), Escolastic Girl ( Suggestive Boy ), and Pasaron Cosas ( Treasure Beach ), a field of 12 fillies and mares will go to post next Saturday over the always testing 2000 meters of turf a

What a Man and Earth God headline the list of 17 confirmed runners; the Italian jockey will ride Hi Scottish What a Man comes off a victory in the Gran Premio San Isidro / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With three withdrawals from the original entry list, a field of 17 will line up next Saturday for the Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena (G1) , the race that will decide the season’s top turf miler at the Hipódromo de San Isidro and the traditional companion to the Gran Premio Carlos Pell

The three-time sprint champion will make his fourth attempt to win the only G1 that has eluded him in the speed division Labrado, a star of the straightaway / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Can Labrado finally win the Gran Premio Félix de Alzaga Unzué (G1-1000m, turf)? The question will be answered next Saturday, when the three-time champion sprinter takes on no fewer than 23 rivals in the premier turf sprint, a cornerstone of the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) program at the Hipód

The outstanding Italian jockey is expected to arrive in Buenos Aires on Monday to take part in the Carlos Pellegrinifestivities; his South American tour would then continue in Montevideo, Uruguay, for the Ramírez, before wrapping up at Gávea in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in early February Frankie Dettori Eager Ahead of His South American Visit / ASCOT By Diego H. Mitagstein The living legend of world racing will receive the farewell he always envisioned. Frankie Dettori , the mo

The outstanding chestnut from Stud F. Enrique will face five rivals as he stretches out to 1800 meters in the Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires El Exito Looks for Another Major Victory at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Racing Department at Palermo worked intensively to finalize the structure of its next two meetings, both of which will feature a reduced number of races—and even fewer entries. The highlight will come Saturday, Dec. 6, at Avenida del Libertador and Dorreg

The chestnut is entered for Saturday’s feature at Palermo; San Isidro will stage the Latency, while La Plata hosts the República de Chile El Exito, the Benchmark at Palermo’s Middle Distances / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With all attention now squarely fixed on the upcoming Dec. 13 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) —for which entries closed Monday—the country’s major racecourses continue to shape their immediate programs in the lead-up to the marquee event. The top race of the coming

The traditional mile has drawn 20 possible starters, a group that also includes Storm Sound Kopke and Qué Tarde Gris Earth God arrives off his victory in the Gran Premio Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The turf mile in Argentina has passed through several hands throughout the 2025 season. But it certainly feels as though whatever happens on December 13 in the G1 Gran Premio Joaquín S. de Anchorena will ultimately decide who truly stands atop the division. A traditional pillar o

The standout filly of the season—and already a three-time Group 1 winner—Charm will face older mares for the first time as she steps into the spotlight of the “Pellegrini for fillies and mares" Charm already knows what it takes to win a Grade 1 over the San Isidro turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Charm , the standout filly of her generation, headlines the list of 15 entrants for the GI Gran Premio Copa de Plata (2000m, turf), one of the marquee events that will help shape the Dec. 1

The three-time sprint champion will make a fourth attempt to capture the one Grade 1 sprint still missing from his résumé Labrado goes after the one Grade 1 still missing from his résumé down the straight / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is almost always the case, the sprint race within the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) program drew the largest field of entries. No fewer than 27 runners have been nominated for the GI Félix de Alzaga Unzué (1000m, turf), and one name naturally c

The region’s most important race will be run on Saturday, Dec. 13 at San Isidro, with 500,000.000 pesos in prize money up for grabs Acento Final heads into the Pellegrini carrying back-to-back G1 victories under his belt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The GI Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (2400m, turf)—the most coveted race in South America—now has its list of potential starters for the 2025 edition , to be run on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Hipódromo de San Isidro , with a total purse of AR