A son of Pioneerof the Nile, a stakes winner in the U.S. with a sensational female family, he is clear proof that strong, consistent genetics significantly reduce the margin for error Courtier winning in the United States / JUDDMONTE By Diego H. Mitagstein Genetics often travel through labyrinths that remain an enigma. Nothing guarantees success, although there are many factors that can significantly reduce risk. Around the world, there are breeding operations that rely on t

The colt’s victory in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs allowed the stallion to break through a major milestone with remarkable speed Gun Runner, the premier heir to Candy Ride / THREE CHIMNEYS FARM By Diego H. Mitagstein Gun Runner’s genetic machinery added yet another milestone on Saturday, further cementing his status as one of the premier stallions standing in the United States—and, unmistakably, as the most powerful torchbearer of Candy Ride’s sire

Trained by Aidan O’Brien, he captured the National Stakes (G1), the Coral Eclipse Stakes (G1) and the Lockinge Stakes (G1) Hawk Wing Winning the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury by 11 Lengths / COOLMORE The international racing community has lost one of the great milers of the early 2000s. Hawk Wing , the outstanding Kentucky-bred son of Woodman , has died at age 26 due to complications from colic, according to reports from Japan. A key member of a golden Ballydoyle generation,

A son of Into Mischief and one of the standout colts of his generation, his arrival ranks among the most significant for the country in recent years Rocket Can winning the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park / ADAM COGLIANESE MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special to Turf Diario) —Uruguayan breeding will add a high-caliber stallion prospect for the upcoming season. Rocket Can , a son of Into Mischief , dual Grade 3 winner and one of the standout 3-year-olds of his generation, has alrea

Hero of the Irish Champion Stakes and one of the best 3-year-olds of 2024, the son of Night of Thunder has been acquired by Poonawalla Stud Farms Economics was one of the leading European stayers over the past two seasons NEWMARKET, England (Turf Diario Special).- The high-class Economics , one of the standout performers of the 2024 European season, has been sold and will commence his stud career at Poonawalla Stud Farms in India. The transaction was brokered by Ajay Anne

Coolmore announced the news on Monday. The daughter of A.P. Indy was 21 years old, and her son  Never So Few  now stands in Argentina Rags to Riches Was a Filly Like No Other / COOLMORE LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).-  The global turf world said farewell yesterday to a true legend.  Rags to Riches , the exceptional daughter of  A.P. Indy  who in 2007 broke more than a century of history by becoming the first filly in 102 years to win the  Belmont Stakes (G1) ,

The son of Cozzene was 27 and sired 11 G1 winners, among them Full Mast—now a leading stallion—as well as Gran Muñeca, and he also produced Full Serrano, Giustino and the champion Tan Gritona Mizzen Mast, a standard-bearer of the Caro line / JUDDMONTE FARMS LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for  Turf Diario )  – The international breeding world said goodbye a few weeks ago to  Mizzen Mast  ( Cozzene ), one of those stallions whose impact was quiet yet profound, both on the racetra

Sire of this season’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Daryz, he has long ranked among the most expensive stallions in the world Sea The Stars, a phenomenal racehorse and a stallion operating on an entirely different level / AGA KHAN STUDS Aga Khan Studs released its 2026 stallion fees, an annual announcement closely watched across Europe, and this year’s edition arrives with a headline change:  Sea The Stars  will top the roster at a  record €300,000 , the highest price of

The Deputy Minister son had been living in retirement at Old Friends in Kentucky, where he was humanely euthanized due to complications associated with advanced age Touch Gold at Old Friends, where he spent a happy decade in retirement / OLD FRIENDS LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario) —U.S. racing bid farewell over the weekend to one of the most recognizable names of the 1990s.  Touch Gold  ( Deputy Minister ), the 1997 GI Belmont Stakes winner, was euthanized at ag

The outstanding son of Shamardal will stand for €200,000 in 2026, positioning him among the most expensive stallions in the world Lope de Vega will command a higher valuation in 2026 than ever before / BALLYLINCH STUD KILKENNY, Ireland (Special to Turf Diario) —The rise of  Lope de Vega  shows no signs of slowing. The outstanding son of  Shamardal  will once again headline Europe’s stallion ranks with a  €200,000 stud fee for 2026  at  Ballylinch Stud —the highest of his car

A sire and grandsire of multiple Group 1 winners, Lizard Island had arrived at Haras Ojos Azules in 2024, following successful stints at Haras Abolengo and Haras La Pasión Lizard Island, a stallion of remarkable generosity and lasting influence / HARAS ABOLENGO Argentine breeding has lost one of its most  consistent and generous stallions  of recent times.  Lizard Island  ( Danehill Dancer–Add, by Spectacular Bid ) passed away at  Haras Ojos Azules  in Entre Ríos, where he h

Ashford Stud Shakes Up the Stallion Market With the Arrival of Three of the Most Promising New Sires Sierra Leone, a Physically Striking Specimen / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA MIDWAY, Kentucky (Special to Thoroughbred Daily News)  — The 2025 Breeders’ Cup not only brought the curtain down on a memorable season, but also marked the transition of three standout performers from the racetrack to the breeding shed.  Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) ,  Fierceness (City of Light)  and  Citizen

His Sons Valiant Minister and Gun Runner Produced Bentornato and Super Corredor, Winners of the Sprint (G1) and Juvenile Fillies (G1), Respectively, Last Saturday at Del Mar Valiant Minister, Undefeated—Just Like His Sire / BRIDLEWOOD FARM By Diego H. Mitagstein The 2025 season once again underlined that  Candy Ride  is no relic of the past, but a living pillar of modern breeding. With two Breeders’ Cup winners produced by his sons, the Argentine-bred phenomenon continues to

With the Final Two Months of 2025 Ahead, Familiar Names Sit Atop the Various Rankings Il Campione Remains on Top Among Stallions / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As the tenth month of the Argentine racing season comes to a close, the latest statistics released by the  Stud Book Argentino  reveal familiar leaders strengthening their dominance as the year enters its final stretch. While several of the country’s richest and most prestigious races remain to be run, the numbers confirm that  I

A Group 1 winner at both two and three, the son of Wootton Bassett will begin his new life at stud following a career defined by brilliance, consistency, and elegance Henri Matisse: Pedigree, Physique and Performance of a Stallion Dream / COOLMORE COUNTY KILDARE, Inglaterra (Special for Turf Diario).- European racing bids farewell to one of the most talented and complete colts in recent memory.  Henri Matisse , a true embodiment of speed, class, and consistency, will enter s

The Triple Crown winner will lead Ashford Stud’s powerful 2026 roster, standing for US$200,000, while Sierra Leone, Fierceness, Citizen Bull, and Journalism are expected to join the lineup following the Breeders’ Cup Justify at Ashford Stud, where he stands as the leading stallion / COOLMORE VERSAILLES, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- Coolmore America  announced on Friday the  2026 stud fees  for its powerful roster at  Ashford Stud  in  Versailles, Kentucky , with unde

The Darley superstar added another golden chapter to his legacy, as his influence continues to spread across the globe Dubawi, one of the greatest stallions in the history of world racing / DARLEY NEWMARKET, Inglaterra (Special for Turf Diario).- The  story of Dubawi  continues to be written in bold letters. On  Tuesday, October 21 , the phenomenal  Darley stallion became only the  third sire in history  to reach the milestone of  200 Group winners —joining the legendary  Ga

A 10-time Group 1 winner during his spectacular career, he passed away last weekend at Coolmore Australia So You Think defined an era on the racetrack / COOLMORE NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia (Special for Turf Diario).- The racing world bid farewell this past weekend to a true legend.  So You Think , the superstar who dazzled in both hemispheres before establishing himself as one of  Coolmore’s  elite stallions, has died at the age of  19  after a short illness while being trea

A three-time G1 winner and Champion 2-year-old, he will join Coolmore America’s stallion roster in Kentucky Fierceness, a mare of quality and class / BENOIT PHOTO MIDWAY, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario)—  Champion  Fierceness , pride of  Mike Repole  and one of the standout performers in U.S. racing in recent years, will retire following his run in this year’s  Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)  to begin his stud career at  Ashford Stud ,  Coolmore America’s  base in Kentucky, s

A dual Group 1 winner this season, the colt wraps up his racing career at just three years old and will now head to stud Delacroix, un pedigree espectacular, para un prospecto de padrillo formidable / COOLMORE COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland (Special to Turf Diario) —European racing bids farewell to one of its most talented 3-year-olds, as dual  Group 1  winner  Delacroix  has been retired from racing to take up stud duties at  Coolmore Stud  in Ireland beginning next season. His int