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Quality Road joined the select group of stallions with 100 stakes winners worldwide
The victory of Marjoram in the Senorita Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park made the son of Elusive Quality one of the few active stallions to reach the milestone, further cementing the enduring influence of one of modern racing’s most important sire lines At a time when the stallion market seems to revolve almost exclusively around names such as Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday), Tapit (Pulpit), and Curlin (Smart Strike), another quiet giant has just reached a milestone that firm
May 16


Super Corinto, the Argentine champion, has been retired and will enter stud duty
Winner of the Gran Premio Hipódromo Chile (G1) and the owner of an outstanding racing career, he will stand at Haras Jet Set in Peru By Néstor Obregón Rossi (El Crack Perú) LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario).- A new chapter is beginning in the story of Super Corinto. The outstanding Argentine runner, winner of the Gran Premio Hipódromo Chile (G1) in 2022, has officially been retired from racing and is already settled at Haras Jet Set - Pope, in Chincha, where he will begin h
May 15


Laurel River will shuttle to Australia: arriving at Woodside Park Stud
The notable winner of the 2024 Dubai World Cup (G1) will travel from Japan in the second half of the season The thoroughbred industry in Oceania received a news story of global impact with the confirmation that Laurel River, the extraordinary son of Into Mischief, will travel under the shuttle system to Australia for the breeding season of the second half of 2026. The agreement will allow the hero of the 2024 Dubai World Cup (G1) to stand at Woodside Park Stud, owned by Eddie
May 9


Made You Look leads the 2-year-old sire standings as of April 30
The sire from Gran Muñeca makes headlines; Firmamento, Key Deputy, and Pauli lead in the other categories Early speed is one of the most precious assets in the world of horse racing, which is why so much interest is given to everything that happens during the first semester. Well, in that arena, and at the end of the fourth month of activity, the stallion Made You Look makes headlines with his first generation on the tracks, leading in his category. By More Than Ready, and th
May 7


The leaders are strengthening their positions in the standings, waiting for the best
Il Campione, El Paraíso, Orpen, and Stud Pauli appear at the top of the different rankings at the end of April Gota Clara Sos, the main contribution to the Stud Pauli account / JUAN I. BOZZELLO At the end of the first four-month period, the Stud Book Argentino statistics show solid leaders in each category. While it is early to draw conclusions, Haras El Paraíso, the stallion Il Campione (Scat Daddy), Orpen (Lure) among broodmare sires, and the Pauli stable appear at the fron
May 6


Manipulator, a notable sire and father of seven G1 winners, has died at the age of 25
After 20 seasons at stud, he had been retired in 2025; his passing occurred this Thursday due to natural causes At the age of 25, notable stallion Manipulator died this Thursday at Haras Don Arcángel, as confirmed by sources close to the farm, from natural causes. The bay had already been retired from stud duty after the most recent breeding season. A son of Unbridled and sire of seven G1 winners, he had returned to the farm that imported him from the United States in 2005 af
Apr 24


Global concern: Curlin stops covering due to a fertility issue
The outstanding stallion, a pillar of modern breeding, was withdrawn from stud duty mid-season in a decision as difficult as it was necessary PARIS, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- The news shook the global breeding industry: Curlin, one of the most influential stallions of the 21st century, has been withdrawn from stud duty for the remainder of the season after a fertility issue was detected. The decision was made by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa after a noticeable drop
Apr 23


Frosted, Record-Setting Met Mile Winner, Dies
The son of Tapit was euthanized at age 14 at Jonabell Farm following an acute bout of laminitis Frosted and an Iconic Snapshot of His Met Mile Triumph / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Especial para Turf Diario).- El turf internacional despidió a una de sus figuras más impactantes de los últimos tiempos. Frosted , protagonista de una de las actuaciones más memorables del siglo, fue sacrificado este miércoles en Jonabell Farm , víctima de un cuadro agudo de lamini
Apr 16


Just Steel Provides Major Boost to Argentine Breeding
The Justify colt, runner-up in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Southwest Stakes (G3) and Smarty Jones Stakes (L), also captured the Ed Brown Stakes (L) at Churchill Downs at two; Firmamento and La Nora are the majority partners By Diego H. Mitagstein These are far from easy times. The broader economy remains under pressure, and the racing industry is no exception. Still, Argentine breeders continue to invest, to dream, and to bring in new stallions with an eye firmly on the future.
Apr 15


Beyond the numbers: How Safety Check built a bond that transcended the track
A prolific son of Dubawi, died Saturday following complications from colic at age 15. Though a successful stallion with over 120 winners and multiple black-type runners to his credit, he will be remembered most for the lasting bonds he forged among those in the industry There are pieces of news that feel like a sharp blow to the chest, the kind that leaves you breathless. On Saturday, while the industry’s daily routine moved forward as usual, a treacherous bout of colic—that
Apr 13


Candy Ride reaches pinnacle of breeding: Argentina gains another Chef-de-Race
The Haras Abolengo standout earns Chef-de-Race honors from Dr. Steven Roman, cementing a remarkable legacy defined by speed, stamina, and international influence By Diego H. Mitagstein The legacy of Candy Ride (ARG) has long been beyond dispute based on his racetrack performance and commercial success. However, the Haras Abolengo -bred superstar has now received the ultimate genetic validation: he has been formally inducted into the elite group of Chefs-de-Race . According t
Apr 8


Remote leads the graded stakes sires' standings by just a few pesos
The son of Dansili leads Il Campione by a narrow margin; Orpen, El Paraíso, and Pauli are at the top in the other categories Remote leads the way in the stakes sires' rankings / HARAS VACACIÓN The graded stakes statistics compiled by the Stud Book Argentino show a minimal difference in leaders when comparing general standings to the strictly graded circuit. This narrow margin is most evident in the stallion ranks, where Remote ( Dansili ) leads Il Campione ( Scat Daddy ) b
Apr 4


Il Campione, Orpen, Haras El Paraíso, and Pauli lead the seasonal statistics
At the conclusion of the year's first quarter, the standings are taking shape with defined leaders; Thor Medina leads on the runners ranking Il Campione, the leading sire for several years now / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With the first quarter of 2026 in the books, the Stud Book Argentino has released its seasonal statistics, confirming established leaders across the major divisions. Il Campione ( Scat Daddy ) continues his reign as the leading sire, while Haras El Paraíso leads t
Apr 3


The talented Malibu Spring, 2022 Horse of the Year in Argentina, has died at Haras Vikeda
The son of Greenspring, who was also Champion Miler and Champion Older Horse, could not overcome an episode of colic; he left 30 mares in foal from his only breeding season Malibu Spring imponiéndose en el Estrellas Mile / JUAN I. BOZZELLO If there was one thing Malibu Spring never had, it was health. Owner of a brilliant campaign despite recurring physical problems, he found no peace when retired to stud either. He missed his first two seasons due to those issues at the Est
Mar 24


The Aga Khan Studs and the luxury of choosing stallions for their formidable mares
The traditional French stud has announced its matings for the current season, featuring the best genetics in the world Sea the Stars, one of the jewels of the Aga Khan Studs / AGA KHAN STUDS PARIS, France (Special to Turf Diario )—In a breeding season that reflects both planning and adaptation, the Aga Khan Studs once again positions itself at the forefront of European breeding, combining the best of its roster with strategic decisions forced by unexpected circumstances. At
Mar 21


Argentine champion Didia has become a mother! A filly by Nyquist was born, and she will now be bred to Not This Time
The formidable daughter of Orpen produced her first foal at Kentucky's Resolute Farm, and it is impossible not to dream... Didia and her Nyquist filly, at Resolute Farm / RESOLUTE RACING LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)—In a corner of Kentucky where excellence is the only spoken language, the history of Argentine breeding has added a chapter that invites one to dream with open eyes. Didia , the mare who dazzled on the tracks of San Isidro before conquering the m
Mar 19


Stormy Atlantic, the generous stallion who left an indelible mark on the international Thoroughbred industry, has passed away
A key figure in international breeding, the son of Storm Cat produced more than 100 stakes winners and had a memorable tenure at Haras La Pasión Stormy Atlantic was in Argentina during the 2011 season / HILL'N'DALE'FARM The international racing community bid farewell in recent hours to one of those stallions that define an era. At 32 years of age, and as a result of the ailments typical of his advanced years, Stormy Atlantic has passed away—a sire of global impact who left
Mar 18


Farewell to Serena’s Song, a queen who defined an era in world horse racing
3-year-old champion in 1995, winner of 11 G1 races, and later an influential matriarch in breeding, she died at 34 years old at Denali Stud; her legacy also reached Argentina through her son Grand Reward, a prominent stallion at Haras La Quebrada who also passed away recently Thanks for everything, Serena's Song... / DENALI STUD By Diego H. Mitagstein For nearly three decades at Denali Stud , Kentucky, there was a figure that was impossible not to recognize. She walked with
Mar 13


The consistent stallion Daniel Boone is set to stand at Haras La Fortaleza beginning in 2026
Following his standout tenure at Santa María de Araras, the son of Wild Event moves to the Córdoba-based nursery to join Endorsement, another sire of remarkable efficiency Tropeadora, one of the three Grade 1 winners sired by Daniel Boone / JUAN I. BOZZELLO CÓRDOBA, Córdoba—The consistent stallion Daniel Boone has a new home and, beginning in 2026, will stand at Haras La Fortaleza , the thriving operation of Marcela Andrenacci in this province. Born in Brazil, he arrives a
Mar 12


Laurel River, sensational winner of the Dubai World Cup, has been retired from and will begin his career as a stallion at Big Red Farm
Plagued by recurring physical issues and unable to go for another DWC, the son of Into Mischief will not return to the races. His breathtaking 024 performance at Meydan is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest displays in the history of the sport Laurel River leaves a lasting legacy following his formidable victory in the 2024 Dubai World Cup / DRC The international racing community says farewell to a horse that, at his peak, seemed capable of defying the laws of
Mar 12
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