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El Kódigo, Labrado and Intense for Me Vie for Horse of the Year Honors
The Jockey Club Argentino has announced the finalists for the 2024 Carlos Pellegrini Awards, which will be presented Tuesday, April 29...


Gran Premio República Argentina Offers $60 Million to the Winner
Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo has announced the purse structure for its upcoming major card on May 1 El Kodigo capturing the 2024...


With five confirmed runners, Chevalier and Ramírez stand out as the top contenders at San Isidro
The juvenile selection process kicks off this Friday at San Isidro, hosted by the Jockey Club, while Palermo will feature the Estados...


Cuan Chef leads a select group of confirmed runners for the Gran Premio de Honor (G1)
The latest Gran Premio Nacional (G1) winner returns to Palermo’s dirt track to face Treasure Island, Crazy Talent, and Need You Tonight;...


La Plata: Another Day of Canceled Races as the Crisis Deepens
The administration and the Asociación Unificada de Jockeys y Cuidadores fail to reach an agreement, and La Plata'sracing scene continues...


The crisis at La Plata continues, as Saturday’s card has also been canceled
The shutdown at La Plata will extend beyond two weeks, with no resolution in sight as both sides remain far apart in their demands The...


La Plata: When Embarrassment Is the Hardest Thing to Shake Off
Thursday’s card was suspended after just one race, which featured only three runners, due to a “lack of Thoroughbreds…” LA PLATA,...


Vacación aims for another shining Saturday, a stable tradition…
Pablo Zavaleta spoke with Turf Diario and highlighted his farm’s commitment to striving for excellence Pablo Zavaleta (left), celebrating...


The Peruvian champion Don Feres is back in Argentina once again
With the Gran Premio 25 de Mayo (G1) in his sights, he has settled at Juan C. Bianchi's Stud in Campo 2 at San Isidro Don Feres in Campo...


Owners Association Resigns from Position on La Plata Racing Commission
The decision was made due to the "poor and misguided management of the racetrack under Mariano Cowen" Mariano Fragueiro, President of...


Dupuy 2025: 16 confirmed runners and Colifato Novo as the special guest at the event
The big day at La Punta is coming next Sunday, with the colt confirmed for the Clásico Estrellas Puntanas (1000 meters) Colifato Novo...


The Crespo and Islas Malvinas Stakes will be the most anticipated events at Palermo and San Isidro in the upcoming week
The preparatory race for Montevideo and Atucha will take place next Monday, while the sprinting event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3...


Colts and fillies will take center stage next week at Palermo and San Isidro
With an eye on the Montevideo and Atucha, the Clásico Crespo will be held at Palermo, while the Islas Malvinas will feature a clash of...


Cuan Chef returns to Palermo’s dirt for the Gran Premio de Honor
The winner of 2024's Nacional (G1) could face Treasure Island, Crazy Talent, Need You Tonight, and Endor Rye, among others. A total of 16...


El Dupuy and the Possibility of Colifato Novo Joining the Celebration
A total of 20 horses have been entered for the big race on Sunday, March 30, at La Punta; the colt that captured hearts in 2024 is...


Training Resumes at La Plata, but No Races This Sunday
The Asociación de Vareadores has accepted the conditions set by the Administration, which are the same as those in place...


La Plata: The Conflict Persists, and There Were No Track This Friday
On Thursday, La Plata's turf community protests at Provincial Lottery office, but was not heard; owners concerned over inability to work...


The Clásico Expressive Halo has been confirmed, with 2 last-minute entries
Palermo has left the stayers race with 4 confirmed, and the Farnesio will also be run, with both races taking place on the turf Epityrum...


La Plata Faces Dispute Over Medical Care for Jockeys and Exercise Riders
Professionals and grooms have demanded private coverage in case of accidents and have declared an indefinite halt to activities; however,...


Expressive Halo and Farnesio are the only stakes races scheduled for next week
Both races will take place on the turf at Palermo, with the first one having only 2 entries and being reopened until today Amiguita Gina...


Francisco Leandro will not race at La Plata until jockeys are provided with proper coverage
The Brazilian, leader of the standings, made his decision after the troubles his colleague Juan I. Pintos suffered following a fall there...


The upcoming week at the Hipódromo de San Isidro will feature a series of exciting classic races
The América (G2), Fernández Guerrico (G2), Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo (L), and Eduardo Jara are included on the menu Obra Clásica...


Cristian Velázquez, a key figure in the outstanding form of Truly Princess
The jockey has an exceptional understanding of the Daddy Long Legs filly, whom he has ridden since she was a juvenile. “She always...


América & Fernández Guerrico: A Big Classic Double on San Isidro’s Turf
They will be run next Saturday, while the unusual Tuesday, March 18, will feature the Granaderos a Caballo and Eduardo Jara. Don...


Palermo Increases Purses by Up to 25 Percent
Palermo increases purses by up to 25 percent, with focus on 2 to 4-year-old races and a 150,000 pesos performance bonus Palermo to...


Gonzalo Borda is excited about Takeshi Frank as he leads the jockey standings
The jockey from Corrientes scored a nice double, including his victory with the colt in the Clásico Agustín B. Gambier (G3) Gonzalo Borda...


More Racing at San Isidro This Week, Though Fields Remain Small
The highlight of the week will come next saturday with the Antártida Argentina (L) and Miss Terrible Stakes, both set for the turf Eleven...


Walter Aguirre: "He makes everything very easy, despite his temperament"
The jockey of Calle de Tierra shared details about the daughter of Strategos and her brilliant victory in the Clásico Derli A. Gómez (G3)...


The Irlanda and Jamelao stakes will be the highlights to come on the dirt at Palermo
They will be the feature races of the Sunday and Monday cards; the Irlanda will be run at the unusual time of 3:00 PM Vida Amorosa will...


The Gran Premio Vicente Dupuy will offer a $15,000,000 prize to the winner
The most important race of the season in the country's provinces will take place on Sunday, March 30, at La Punta The gray colt Special...


Saturday's celebration at Palermo already has its confirmed contenders
As part of an exceptional program, the Clásicos Otoño (G2), Arturo R. and Arturo Bullrich (G2), Luro (G2), and Unzué (G2) will be run....


The Palermo de Oro Kicks Off with a Powerful Saturday of Action
The Otoño (G2), Bullrich (G2), Santiago Luro (G2), and Unzué (G2) classics feature a day of top racing Endor Rye is one of the big names...


San Isidro Racecourse to Increase Purses Starting in March
The increases will range between 10% and 15%, depending on the categories, and will take effect starting with entries on the 24th of this...


Race Numbers and Field Sizes Decline in Argentina
Comparing January 2025 data with previous years, decline in activity raises another red flag By Diego H. Mitagstein January is often seen...


What Happened to the Lives of the Winners of the Martínez de Hoz Since It Became a G1
A look back at the horses who claimed glory in the first G1 of the year from 2001 to 2024 Village King kicked off his fantastic 2021...


Bustillo and Omnium to Support the Martínez de Hoz, Set for 7:25 PM
Saturday’s Card at San Isidro Finalized; Handicap Whipper In Set for Wednesday the 19th Estero de Iberá Set for the Horacio Bustillo ...


Juárez Celman, Jerry Honor, and Roberto Pellegatta Set for an Exciting week
The schedule for the next three race days at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo was finalized this Tuesday, receiving a positive response Qué...


The Race to Remember: Spiny’s Farewell Embraced by Glory
On August 11, 1991, La Quebrada’s sensational sprinter bid farewell at Palermo with the 23rd victory of her career It was August 11,...


The Criadores del SPC to Be Contested by Five Colts as Clásico Helda Is Canceled
Week after week, stakes races at La Plata are either canceled or rescheduled, highlighting the need for a thorough review of the race...


The Juárez Celman leads the leg of stakes races awaiting at Palermo
Run over a mile and for fillies and mares aged 3 and up, it will share the card with the Jerry Honor and Roberto Pellegatta Stakes during...


With 8 confirmed entries, the Gran Premio Miguel A. Martínez de Hoz kicks off the G1 season in Argentina
The race will take place next Saturday over 2000 meters on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro. The Horacio Bustillo (G2) and Omnium...


Ten horses are entered for the rescheduled Clásico Criadores Argentinos del SPC
The initial step in the selective process for the 2-year-old colts at La Plata was canceled a few days ago; in addition, the Clásico...


La Plata suspended six trainers for fixing a race
None of the trainers provided reasonable evidence for the absences of their horses in the final race on January 21 LA PLATA.- The case of...


Good Manners and Río de la Plata lead a quiet week ahead
San Isidro once again faced challenges in assembling its races, leading to the cancellation of the Tiny and Guatán Handicaps Rugiente is...


Wagers can now be placed using electronic payment methods in Buenos Aires
Racecourses, official agencies, and equine betting agencies and gaming halls across the province are included under the resolution...


Good Manners and Río de la Plata: the best is yet to come in Palermo and San Isidro
A light week on the stakes front at the central racecourses: Palermo will host two dates while San Isidro organizes three The G1 winner...


La Plata has canceled the Criadores, and the two-year-old selection process got off to a bad start
After a 2024 in which the two-year-olds endured constant reschedulings, this year's opening race will not take place on its scheduled day...


Ten horses have been declared for the Martinez de Hoz, the first Group 1 of the year in Argentina
Acento Final and Crazy Talent top the entry list for Saturday, February 15's race at San Isidro Racecourse Acento Final when he won the...


From now on, the Turf Diario website is available in English
In a tremendous effort, we have taken a significant step we had been working on for some time, continuing a 2025 that promises even more...


In La Plata, the First Stakes for Juveniles and the Fortunato Novara Await
Entries were taken this Friday for the racecards scheduled on Tuesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 13, featuring several notable...
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