The daughter of Mask, a homebred from Haras La Valkiria, won wire-to-wire and had an unbeatable stakes debut La Tasmania held Tiz Joy at bay in the final stages of the stakes race / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Taking risks paid the best dividends for Gonzalo Borda with the filly La Tasmania , who made the best possible entrance into the stakes ranks by winning this Friday in the Clásico Francia (L-1,200m, turf, diagonal) , the centerpiece of another forgettable day at San Isidro Racec

They won the Al Maktoum Challenge (G1) and the Jebel Hatta (G1); the South Americans finished in the final positions of the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) Imperial Emperor was unstoppable / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario). — Imperial Emperor managed to improve on his performance from 12 months ago and secured a spot in the Dubai World Cup (G1) after conquering the Al Maktoum Challenge (G1) , the centerpiece of Fashion Friday at Meydan Racecourse . It was a

Heredia and Caitlinhergrtness will be retired following the race, where Whiskey Decision appears as the heavy favorite Whiskey Decision targets a major victory at Gulfstream Park / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — The 10th edition of the Pegasus World Cup (G1) is more than just a showcase for fast horses and millionaires; this Saturday, the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G2) serves as a stage for farewells and

The son of Lookin At Lucky faces a field that is as competitive as it gets, this Saturday at Gulfstream Park Test Score is a candidate for the Pegasus World Cup Turf / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — This Saturday’s appointment at Gulfstream Park is not just one of the richest races of the American winter; it is the stage where history and class will shake hands. The eighth edition of the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1)

The undefeated Juddmonte runner appears as the main candidate for this Saturday's big race at Gulfstream Park, where the Argentine will try to pull off an upset in his first effort outside of California Full Serrano faces a tough challenge at Gulfstream Park / BENOIT PHOTO HALLANDALE BEACH, Miami (Special for Turf Diario). — There are horses that seem destined for greatness from the day they first step onto the training track, and Disco Time is undoubtedly one of them. But

Just days after making her return with a third-place finish in the Las Flores Stakes (G3), the daughter of Dabster will aim to become the third Argentine mare to win that competition Ooty steps up in distance in pursuit of further improvement / JUAN I. BOZZELLO ARCADIA, California (Special for Turf Diario). — Argentine and South American racing will have another focal point this Saturday at Santa Anita Park when the talented Ooty takes to the track to compete in the La Can

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

Winner of the Clásico Eliseo Ramírez (G2), she went off the scene after losing her undefeated record in the Polla de Potrancas (G1); she now faces Vieja Amiga Mask in the Clásico Francia (L) Tiz Joy, a name aimed at regaining lost ground / JUAN I. BOZZELO SAN ISIDRO. — Almost the only interesting race on this Friday's card at San Isidro will be the Clásico Francia (L) , which, contested over 1,200 meters on the turf diagonal , will test mares 3 years old and up under handic

In a nearly unanimous decision, the champion took the top honor at the end of another edition of the Eclipse Awards Sovereignty had a flawless campaign / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA PALM BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — American horse racing celebrated its gala night at the historic The Breakers Palm Beach , where the NTRA , Daily Racing Form , and NTWAB joined forces to honor the excellence of an already unforgettable 2025 season. Within the framework of the 55th Ann

The mare from Stud Tinta Roja took full advantage of the wide weight difference to achieve the best victory of her career in the Especial República de Panamá Gran Celestial secured a long-awaited winner's circle photo / HLP LA PLATA. — In an interesting head-to-head battle, Gran Celestial (52 kg) took full advantage of the wide weight allowance she received from the favorite Doña Chila (Peten Itza, 60 kg) to achieve the best victory of her career in the Especial República

The Al Maktoum Challenge and the Jebel Hatta will be contested as part of a card packed with major races, heading toward the grand Dubai World Cup meeting Walk of Stars is always a key player when he runs at Meydan / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario). — The eyes of the global racing world turn to Dubai this Friday. Under the sponsorship of Longines , the imposing Meydan racecourse presents a 9-race card that includes two G1 clashes , with the Al Mak

The daughter of Cosmic Trigger will be part of the spectacular card this Saturday at Gulfstream Park, with the Pegasus World Cup (G1) as the main attraction Ayra Stark winning on the Keeneland turf / KEENELAND HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — Saturday’s card at Gulfstream Park will offer plenty of reasons for South American—and particularly Argentine—turf fans to stay tuned to the action. One of those highlights will be the Christophe Clement Stakes - P

The Argentine colt will run this Friday at Meydan and is one of the top contenders for the first leg of the Triple Crownat Meydan, where the Uruguayan runners Namaguederaz and Don Pelícano will also compete, both trained by Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga Six Speed and Legalaized (right) face off again at Meydan / DRC The grand opening of the road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) in the Middle East will have one of its most anticipated chapters this Friday at Meydan with a ne

The son of Sunday Silence won 5 G1 races during his career and sired, among others, Serifos, Admire Mars, and Ascoli Piceno Daiwa Major was a crack on the track / SHADAI STALLION STATION HOKKAIDO, Japan (Special for Turf Diario). — Japanese turf has lost one of its most iconic figures. Daiwa Major , a five-time G1 winner and later a consecrated sire, passed away on January 20 at Shadai Stallion Station at the age of 25 due to natural causes. The news shook the Japanese raci

The daughter of Peten Itza will carry 60 kilos in the República de Panamá, which will be contested over the kilometer Doña Chila, as fast as they come / HLP LA PLATA. — Twelve races are scheduled for this Thursday at the racetrack in this city, highlighted by the Especial República de Panamá (1,000m, dirt) , open to mares 4 years old and up with three or more victories to their credit. A small group of seven participants will gather at the starting gates to compete for the $

The first one finished second in a tough allowance, the second one won at Tampa Bay Downs, and the mare ran her best race in the USA, but finished last in the Astra Stakes (L) Mrs. Astor won the Astra Stakes, with Little Hidden Port finishing 5 1/4 lengths behind / BENOIT PHOTO An upcoming weekend promises plenty of high-stakes activity for Argentine horses in the United States, but the past few days have already delivered a mix of results. Beyond the previously reported fou

The son of Manipulator achieved the best victory of his career in the Especial Parlanchín Cerrito Piñón dominated in the stretch and drew away with great ease / HSI The heavy favorite Río Felipín (Grand Reward, 58) was a shadow of his former self, opening the door for any outcome in the Especial Parlanchín (1,200m, dirt) , the feature race of another weak card at San Isidro . The one who best capitalized on the situation was Cerrito Piñón , who took the opportunity to redee

The Aga Khan's crack was crowned as the number 1 of the 2025 season by the IFHA; Obataye was the top South American with 118 points, one more than El Kodigo, the leader among the Argentines Calandagan closed out 2025 with a formidable campaign / ASCOT There are seasons that are tucked away in the chest of memories because of a single name, and 2025 will be remembered forever as the year of Calandagan . In an industry that often turns provincial, the grey defending the silks

The son of Grand Reward returns to action after a long absence in the Especial Parlanchín, where the winner will take home a pathetic 3.700.000 pesos Río Felipín, with superior credentials / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Figures in the red have been a constant lately—and for some time now—for owners, and the main racetracks do not seem overly concerned about it; quite the opposite, one might say. Programs that range mostly from weak to poor, combined with appalling purses, are a lethal mi

Mickael Barzalona, Flavien Prat, Dylan Browne McMonagle, Saffie Osborne, and Hollie Doyle will be among the major names headlining the tournament, part of the Saudi Cup meeting An exciting edition of the Jockey’s Challenge is coming to Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario). — The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has revealed the names of the protagonists who will bring the 2026 Saudi Cup International Jockeys’ Challenge to life. The event, which will take