Colorado del Monte leads a strong entry list for the first major second-half showdown for 3-year-olds, set for this coming Saturday on the turf at Hipódromo de San Isidro Roi du Monde Seeks Redemption in the Guineas / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Following four scratches from its original nomination list, eight 3-year-old colts were officially declared on Monday to compete this coming Saturday at Hipódromo de San Isidro in the Gran Premio 2000 Guineas (G1), the first major second-half sh

The historic Group 1 contest will see another significant purse increase next year, reaching a record figure for British racing and taking a major step toward parity with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1). The decision comes on the back of the racecourse's robust financial health BERKSHIRE, England (Special to Turf Diario).- Ascot Racecourse’s ambition to keep the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) ranked among the world's most prestigious events will receive ano

Lead the list of 10 entries for next week's top race at Palermo, set to take place on Monday the 27th. Drive Joy won 2 G1's at Palermo's dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hipódromo Palermo has begun assembling its upcoming three racecards, scheduled for Friday the 24th, Monday the 27th, and Thursday the 30th of this month. The headline event will arrive on the second day when a new edition of the Clásico Perú (G2-1800m, dirt) takes center stage—one of the premier second-half contests f

The Los Bayitos mare wired the field in the Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias Continuing her strong run of form, Sir Brave made headlines on Monday at Hipódromo Palermo, taking the Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias, the feature race of the card contested over 1800 meters on a wet dirt track. It was a very impressive performance by the Los Bayitos homebred, who battled for the lead from the break with Always Funny (Fortify, 52 1/2), shook free slightly entering the stretch, and then showed

The daughter of Fortify drops down from G1 company seeking to regain the brilliance of her debut, while the Stud Paulientry chases her third consecutive victory LA PLATA.- On the verge of entries closing for the Polla de Potrancas (G2), this afternoon will feature the Clásico Miguel Luis Morales (G2-1600m, dirt), the final prep toward the start of the Filly Triple Crown that was postponed a couple of weeks ago due to a low number of entries. Strikingly, none of the key leader

The Juddmonte mare will be one of the star attractions in next week's grand showdown at Ascot BERKSHIRE, England (Special to Turf Diario).- If the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) already promised an exceptional lineup, the latest confirmations for next Saturday's edition sealed the deal, ensuring Ascot's traditional showcase will once again assemble many of the world's finest stayers. Headlining the cast is Kalpana, who will seek revenge against Calandagan (Gle

Argentine-bred horses once again featured among the standout performers over the weekend at Hipódromo de Maroñas MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special to Turf Diario).- At Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas, Argentine-bred runners continued their strong run of results this weekend, led by the 1-2 finish achieved by Siempre Happy (Hi Happy, 52) and Osmidas (Il Campione, 59 1/2) in the Handicap Pastor Victorica, Sunday's featured event contested over 1600 meters on the dirt. Coming off a run

The Godolphin horse delivered an impressive performance in the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G2), winning by 10 1/4 lengths OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- While inevitably overshadowed by the headline-making victory of Baby Vino (Vino Rosso) in the Haskell Stakes (G1), Saturday's stakes program at Monmouth Park delivered high-caliber performances, headlined by a runner who likely made his definitive leap into the division's elite. That distinction belonged to Knights

The daughter of Equal Stripes locks horns with Reina Casada over 1800 meters on the dirt in what shapes up as a competitive field The Handicap Jorge H. Iglesias will headline Monday's card at Hipódromo de Palermo. With the World Cup now in the rearview mirror following Spain's impressive victory over Argentina, things return to a far more familiar rhythm across the country, where the economic crisis continues to play out both broadly and locally as betting handles have remain

The mare captured the Diana Stakes (G1), delivering a eleventh victory in the race for trainer Chad Brown SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).- Some races seem to belong to a single name, and for years now, the Diana Stakes (G1) has been the exclusive domain of Chad Brown. The trainer reasserted his extraordinary dominance in one of Saratoga's premier turf events for fillies and mares on Saturday, capturing his eleventh victory in the $500,000 contest while le

Sono Perfetto (photo), Amuni, Nassau, El Darwin, and Don Champagne were entered for the Clásico Federación Argentina de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos LA PLATA.- The road toward the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1) will continue at this city's racetrack on Sunday, July 26, with a new renewal of the Clásico Federación Argentina de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos scheduled over 2200 metros, for which entries were taken this Friday. A tremendous spectacle is in the making based on the list o

The son of Curlin put on his finest display on the Del Mar dirt, in a race that ultimately did not feature the Argentine Full Serrano DEL MAR, California (Special to Turf Diario).- What promised to be one of the summer's premier attractions at Del Mar lost a great deal of its intrigue just hours before the gates opened. The Argentine standout Full Serrano (Full Mast), who was set to return to the track where he captured glory in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) and later fini

The son of Vino Rosso pulled off a stunning upset at odds of 28-1 in the 3-year-old showpiece, delivering a breakthrough first G1 victory for trainer Lindsay Schultz and jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. while securing his automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Classic Along the inside, Baby Vino dug deep down the entire stretch to fend off Napoleon Solo / MONMOUTH PARK The greatest stories in racing are often born when nobody expects them. And the 2026 Haskell Stakes (G1) delivered on

After a long absence, the colt racing for Stud Haras El Angel de Venecia returned with a dominant victory on the Palermo turf Following a 216-day layoff, Talented Hit made a highly promising return, stealing the spotlight this Saturday at the Hipódromo de Palermo by capturing the Clásico Japón (L), the featured event of a long and entertaining program, contested over 1400 meters on a firm turf course. The colt racing for Stud-Haras El Angel de Venecia had last been seen finis

The Joseph O'Brien's trainee inherited the spotlight following the unexpected scratch of the Epsom Oaks winner and responded with an outstanding performance at The Curragh, where she secured her first G1 victory. COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland (Special to Turf Diario).- Destiny opened a door, and Johanna Walsh wasted no time stepping through it. Following the unexpected eleventh-hour scratch of Epsom Oaks (G1) heroine Thundering On(Night of Thunder), the daughter of Sea The Stars as

In the divisions of the Especial Encuentro Provincial Invierno, the colt barely held on at the wire, while the older horse proved completely dominant Law and Order (up) y Chuck Spring shone at Palermo / HAPSA Horses with racing experience in the provinces once again enjoyed a prominent showcase within the Hipódromo de Palermo racing calendar. It happened this Saturday with the runnings of the Especial Encuentro Provincial Invierno (1000m, dirt), split into one division for 3-

The trainer will make his debut in Monmouth Park's signature race with the Preakness Stakes hero, a horse he discovered himself as a yearling, symbolizing the long road traveled to reach the elite level. On the other side stands Brad Cox with the favorite, Further Ado OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- For Chad Summers, this Saturday's Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park will be much more than a race for a million dollars. It will be the culmination of a journe

The outstanding Claiborne Farm stallion has sired 121 stakes winners to date; he began his stud career commanding a fee of $12,500 and saw his service peak at $250,000; the decision was made to prevent health issues at 24 years of age From a modest initial stud fee of $12,500 to becoming a coveted stallion commanding $250,000 per season. Few stories better reflect the value of genetic excellence than that of War Front, whose retirement from breeding brings the curtain down on

A marathon card is on tap this Saturday at the corner of Libertador and Dorrego, featuring an 18-race program and a stakes tripleheader The racing week will wrap up this Saturday at the Hipódromo de Palermo, with Sunday left vacant in anticipation of the World Cup final and the dream of another coronation for the Argentine national team. The card will feature no fewer than 18 races, highlighted by the Clásico Japón (L-1400 m, turf) and two versions of the Especial Encuentro P

The Haskell Stakes card will feature another major attraction bringing together some of the leading older horses in training today Knightbridge finished second in the Met Mile / ADAM COGLIANESE OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- While all eyes will be on the Haskell Stakes (G1), where The Puma (Essential Quality) will attempt to become the great Latin hope against Further Ado (Gun Runner) and Napoleon Solo (Liam's Map), this Saturday's card at Monmouth Park will