The Gran Premio Nacional (G1) will assemble eight 3-year-old colts over 2500 meters this Sunday; the Clásico Carlos Pellegrini (G3) and the Clásico Storace round out a high-caliber program in Montevideo Abrileño Fever comes off a Jockey Club (G1) victory and now targets the Nacional at Maroñas / MAROÑAS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special for Turf Diario).— The final chapter of the Uruguayan Triple Crown promises an open finish. This Sunday at Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas, eight 3-

Yoshito Yahagi confirmed that the Japanese champion is targeting the December 29 Grade 1 feature at Oi to conclude his career. The appearance will hinge on his recovery following the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) before he officially enters stud duty TOKYO, Japan (Special for Turf Diario).— A return home will also serve as a grand farewell. Forever Young, the horse that carried Japanese racing into an unprecedented dimension on international dirt tracks, has targeted December 29

The dam of Grade 1 winner U. S. S. Valor, offered in foal to Tiz the Law, became the first hip to hit seven figures during this stage of the auction. Cumulative gross surpassed $217 million as the sale continues to outpace 2025 numbers LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— A 15-year-old mare accomplished what no other hip had ever achieved in the history of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale: hitting the $1 million mark during the auction's fifth session. Sp

The La Providencia homebred dictated terms from gate to wire to capture the Gran Premio Enrique Acebal (G1) by 4 lengths in a blazing 1:58.69, completing a top-level double for trainer Carlos Daniel Etchechoury From a maiden with stakes aspirations to establishing herself as a headline reference of her generation: that is the course traversed by Gunakali (King Guillermo), reaching its pinnacle this Saturday at San Isidro with an authoritative gate-to-wire victory in the Gran

Powered by a spectacular late rally, the son of Heliostatic captured the Gran Premio Copa de Oro (G1) to confirm his top form. Haras El Ángel de Venecia, winner of the Carlos Pellegrini in 2021 and 2022, dares to dream once again of South America's ultimate racing prize Honest Boy served a serious warning ahead of the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1). In the final prep for older stayers before December's marquee fixture, the son of Heliostatic proved once again that he is e

he gray colt overcame a trouble-plagued trip to score a 4-length victory in the Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires (G3) over 2400 meters at San Isidro. Juan Pablo Paoloni exercised patience and found the opening just in time A small field of just five runners rarely promises high drama, but the Clásico Provincia de Buenos Aires (G3)—the final local prep for sophomores targeting the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1)—delivered a trip packed with intrigue. The 2400-meter test fe

The runner representing the South American team of Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga captured victory on the opening day of the Dubai Racing Carnival, shouldering a formidable assignment of 64.5 kilograms (142 lbs). Partnered by Danny Tudhope, he gamely held on through a punishing stretch duel to secure his breakthrough victory in the United Arab Emirates DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).— The South American flag enjoyed a moment of triumph on the openin

The daughter of Not This Time reached $750,000 during Day 4 of the November Breeding Stock Sale. Although the daily gross declined once again, the cumulative total maintains a 3.59% advantage over the 2025 figures LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— The Keeneland market continues to reflect two distinct dynamics: sustained demand for top-tier pedigrees alongside increasing selectivity as the catalog progresses. Day 4 of the November Breeding Stock Sale reaffirmed

La Plata’s premier festival on November 19 drew 17 entries for its centerpiece feature, led by defending champion The Gladiator's Hat alongside a compelling lineup of stayers. Four additional stakes features round out a stellar program of major racing action LA PLATA.— El Bosque has begun to dress for the occasion. Though November 19 remains on the horizon, the initial entry list for the Gran Premio Dardo Rocha (G1-2400m, dirt) promises an edition capable of restoring full sp

The 2025 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner will join the roster at Lane's End Farm for an introductory fee of $10,000. He retires with 12 victories, over $9.5 million in earnings, and the distinction of defeating Forever Young at Meydan LEXINGTON, Kentucky (By a special correspondent).— The Argentine bloodline of Candy Ride continues to write major chapters in American thoroughbred breeding. This time, the news comes by way of Hit Show, one of his standout racing sons, who will ret

Darley has announced the pensioning of two stallions who left a profound mark on international thoroughbred breeding.The sire of Wootton Bassett and the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) hero will remain at Dalham Hall Stud and Kildangan Stud, respectively, enjoying a well-deserved retirement NEWMARKET, England (By a special correspondent).— Two names that defined an era in European bloodstock will step away from breeding duties. Iffraaj and Raven's Pass have been officially pension

The post-position draw was conducted Friday at Palermo, brought forward due to the papal visit. The Gran Premio Maipú (G1) confirmed 20 runners, while the Gran Premio Palermo (G1) secured a nine-horse field for the trio of Group 1 features on Saturday, November 14 Cool Bro, winning the Eduardo Casey / JUAN I. BOZZELLO From the initial entry list to the final field, the Gran Premio Nacional (G1) lost only a single runner. On Friday,Hipódromo de Palermo finalized starting field

Honest Boy headlines a formidable six-horse entry for trainer Dany Etchechoury, who sends out half of the 12-runner field. Acento Final returns to defend his title, while Gordianus makes his long-awaited return in one of Saturday’s highlight features at San Isidro Six on one side, six on the other. In a rare quirk of entry lists, trainer Carlos Daniel Etchechoury will send out half the field in Saturday's Gran Premio Copa de Oro (G1), the final major prep for older stayers ta

At just 20 years old and freshly crowned Champion Jockey in Great Britain, he has been signed by Sheikh Mohammed’s powerhouse operation. Starting in December, he will share riding duties with William Buick, marking another extraordinary milestone in his meteoric career NEWMARKET, England.— At just 20 years old, Billy Loughnane has already achieved what many jockeys spend an entire career pursuing. He was crowned British Champion Jockey, secured victories in top-level Group 1

The Polla de Potrancas (G1) winner switches surfaces to clash with a field of exceptional depth over 2000 meters in San Isidro's G1 showpiece Everything Look At To Me built on the Palermo dirt must now be defended over a surface she has yet to experience.The daughter of Dabster serves as the centerpiece of Saturday's Gran Premio Enrique Acebal (G1-2000m, turf) at San Isidro, the premier feature tasked with crowning the season's top 3-year-old filly on the grass. Class she has

The Gran Premio Provincia de Buenos Aires (G3) will feature just five runners over 2400 meters on the San Isidroturf. Absent the traditional division leaders, a fresh lineup of hopefuls will vie for a breakthrough victory to punch their ticket toward the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) SAN ISIDRO, Buenos Aires.— The low turnout is, once again, a red flag. The shortage of runners in juvenile and 3-year-old classic events has become a recurring pattern this season, and not e

Carrying a lightweight assignment of just 53.6 kilos, the daughter of Todo Un Amiguito made full use of the race setup to capture the sprint handicap at Palermo, drawing away to defeat Emma Linda by 2 1/2 lengths PALERMO, Buenos Aires.— Four victories in her last seven starts provided a clear signal that Todo Toda was enjoying the finest form of her career. The remaining question was whether the momentum built through allowance company could seamlessly translate into handicap

The betting company has decided not to renew its three-year agreement following the tax increase on gaming machines.The Derby, the Guineas, the Oaks, and the St Leger will now have to seek new sponsors, dealing another economic blow to British racing LONDON, England.— British horse racing has received news that raises serious alarms regarding its long-term financial sustainability. Betfred, one of the country's leading bookmaking firms, announced it will cease sponsoring Grea

With an flawless ride from Lautaro Balmaceda, the Omar Labanca trainee pulled off a major upset in the Clásico Irineo Leguisamo (L) at Palermo, holding off the favorite's late charge by a half-head. El Emporio finished third, 4 lengths back The upset was monumental. While most expected Butterfing (Angiolo) or El Emporio (Il Campione) to decide the Clásico Irineo Leguisamo (L-2000m, dirt), Hi Dolfi had other plans—and executed them flawlessly. Driven by a mix of determination,

The victory of Godolphin's champion at Keeneland achieved the highest television audience for the Breeders' Cup Classic since 2018. The race's return as the card's finale and the presence of two Kentucky Derby winners boosted interest LEXINGTON, Kentucky.— The formidable victory of Sovereignty (Into Mischief) in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) not only delivered one of the standout athletic moments of the American season. It also represented a television success, with figures