The son of Roaring Lion held off the siege of Arabian Light throughout the entire stretch; the Argentine Giustino flew low in the closing stages Fort George, on the inside, came back on top and defeated Arabian Light / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The tenth meeting of the Dubai Racing Carnival was a true party for international visitors, on a vibrant night that had as its culminating point the victory of Fort George in the Dubai Millennium

The lists of potential participants for the races to be held between February 13 and 14 in Riyadh have been released; for now, there will be no South Americans for the first time in history Forever Young defeating Romantic Warrior in the 2025 Saudi Cup / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).- Forever Young ( Real Steel ), the defending champion, will once again be the center of all eyes when on February 13 and 14 a new edition of the Saudi Cup Meeting is hel

The silks achieved a valuable victory with the daughter of Fortify at Santa Anita Park, and this Saturday they will enjoy the performances of the miler and Nam Phrik—the latter at Jebel Ali, Emirates Queen Sienna winning last weekend at Santa Anita Park for Las Monjitas / BENOIT PHOTO By Diego H. Mitagstein For a couple of seasons now, Stud Las Monjitas has expanded its horizons, aiming to race outside of Argentina , where its home base is located and where Camilo Bautista’

The son of Il Campione faces off against Super Inter, Endor Rye, and Holy Holy Rim in the Haras Argentinos, which debuts its G3 status at Palermo El Emporio has secured 4 consecutive stakes victories at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Clásico Haras Argentinos will debut its G3 status with a must-watch edition this Friday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. Open to horses 3 years old and up over 2,000 meters , the race—which serves as a launching pad for the Palermo de Oro

At 52, and after failing to obtain a license to ride in Japan, he decided to hang up his whip; he won the 2011 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Danedream Andrasch Starke and his hour of glory, when he won the Arc with Danedream / PARISLONGCHAMP European horse racing says goodbye to one of its most iconic riders. Andrasch Starke , the most successful jockey in German history and a respected figure at the world’s major racetracks, has decided to hang up his whip at age 52 , en

Jockey Gonzalo Borda, trainer Marcelo Sueldo, and Stud Pauli celebrated once again and boast a 60 percent efficiency rate this season Talento Emergente pulled away from Notable Island in the final furlong / HLP LA PLATA.- The numbers for jockey Gonzalo Borda , trainer Marcelo Sueldo , and Stud Pauli when playing as a team are impressive, rarely seen; and if it's at this city’s racetrack, even more so. In 2026 alone, they have a 60 percent total efficiency rate , with 9 wins

The undefeated colt, who had returned to training a few weeks ago, has a bone bruise and will not make it to the opening of the Triple Crown at Churchill Downs Ted Noffey and a huge disappointment at the start of the season / KEENELAND PALM BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario).— The Triple Crown dream ended before it even began for the top-rated colt of the latest generation in the United States. Spendthrift Farm officially announced this Thursday that Ted Noffey, the re

By the Book and Arabian Light are the trainer's cards this Friday in another great day at Meydan Arabian Light (left), one of Appleby's cards in the Dubai Millennium / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario). — This Friday's card at the Dubai Carnival has a name of its own: the Dubai Millennium Stakes (G3) . Scheduled over 2,000 meters on the turf, it has historically been the playground of Charlie Appleby , who boasts a crushing record of 9 victories in

The Stud Pauli horse is a candidate for the Especial Haras Firmamento in La Plata For Talento Emergente, the chance to shine at the top level / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA. — Beating a horse owned by Stud Pauli , trained by Marcelo Sueldo , and ridden by Gonzalo Borda at this city’s racetrack is always a complicated mission. The team boasts around a 40 percent efficiency rate over the last year—truly marvelous numbers. Well, this Thursday they will attempt to strike again, t

The son of Galicado prevailed by 8 lengths in the Handicap República de Francia, gifted in the weights Billion easily cantered through the homestretch / HSI The "world-class lock" that was Billion in the Handicap República de Francia (2,400 m, dirt) , the feature race this Wednesday at San Isidro , played out with very little suspense. Carrying a permissive 58 1/2 kilos , the son of Galicado prevailed by 8 lengths , making his class and top form felt by his rivals, especial

Mother of the champions Blue Prize and Blue Stripe, she is now the granddam of Layabout, who won the William L. McKnight Stakes this Saturday Layabout was one of the stars this Saturday at Gulfstream Park / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — On a vibrant day during the tenth anniversary of the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park , Layabout proved that stamina and speed can go hand in hand. Under a masterful ride by David Egan , the Patr

The son of Galicado appears clearly above his rivals in the Handicap República de Francia this afternoon at San Isidro Billion's class should prevail / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is customary on Wednesdays, the racing program at San Isidro will be a lackluster one, filled with "alternativa" races and events for older horses. Amidst this unattractive menu, the Handicap República de Francia will provide a bit of class. With a distance of 2,400 meters on the dirt for horses 5 years

The chestnut, who was a key player in the 2025 selection process for a period, took the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L) Vampiro Zen clearly held off all closing charges / HLP LA PLATA.- After a period of being off the radar in major races, Vampiro Zen is rebuilding his image. The colt, who once showed great promise during the selection process stages here and in Palermo , returned to the winner's circle at the stakes level this Tuesday. He claimed the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L)

The son of Angiolo prevailed in the Clásico Eduardo Casey and will be shipped to the United States on February 8th to continue his career under the care of José F. D'Angelo Es Aristocrático and one last triumphal entry at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- Es Aristocrático said goodbye in the best possible way. He traveled once again to this city's racetrack, won the Clásico Eduardo Casey (1,100 m, dirt) , and is now packing his bags for his trip to the United States , departing on

The best female turf sprinter in the United States in 2025 will be one of the star attractions at the Saudi Cup meeting Shisospicy will go for her first international victory in Riyadh / BREEDERS' CUP RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario). — The desert is preparing to vibrate with pure speed. The Saudi Cup (G1) , consolidated as the richest meeting on the planet with a total purse of US$ 39.6 million , has begun to confirm its main stars for the upcoming February 14t

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

A total of 151 horses appear on the list for the big race on March 28th at Meydan, United Arab Emirates Forever Young, one of the best horses in the world / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario). — Starting the countdown for the great event in the desert,the global racing community has set its sights on Meydan . The thirtieth edition of the Dubai World Cup (G1) now has its official list of nominees, and the figures confirm that on March 28th, the turf wil

The two stakes races proposed for Tuesday's meeting at La Plata are too attractive to miss Es Aristocrático says goodbye to Argentine racing in the Eduardo Casey / HLP LA PLATA.- The Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L-1,600 m, dirt) and the Clásico Eduardo Casey (1,100 m, dirt) will provide the stakes action for this Tuesday’s program at the local racetrack. In the first of those events, open to horses 3 years old and up, a qualified field will face off, featuring both established

The daughter of Señor Candy has now taken the Carapálida, defeating Rumba Feroz by 1 1/2 lengths while carrying 60 1/2 units in the saddle Ataka and another solid victory on the Palermo dirt / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Ataka (60 1/2 kg) is a true professional in the handicap ranks, and this Monday on the dirt at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , she reaffirmed it with a convincing victory in the Carapálida (1,200 m) . This was the highlight of another forgettable meeting in a Ja