Following a spectacular winning debut at Santa Anita, the Doug O'Neill trainee will face his first graded stakes challenge, where his primary rivals will include Waggley, Booked, and Ashcroft Lane Waggley Faces Males in the Sanford Stakes / KEENELAND SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).— Following a highly impressive winning debut, Pocket Listing will attempt to confirm his status among the elite of the juvenile crop this Saturday when he lines up for the trad

The Victory of Benvenuto Cellini in the Irish Derby (G1) and a Special Link to the Unforgettable Haras Ojo de Agua By Carlo Zuccoli We can talk and write about Benvenuto Cellini (IRE) (ch. c. 2023 Frankel – Newspaperofrecord (Lope De vega) who, on Sunday June 28th 2026, at The Curragh, won the Dubai Duty Fre Irish Derby in great style, for the simple reason that many years ago a certain Senor Pedro Luro, precisely in 1868, bought the Haras Ojo de Agua from the Argentine Rural

A Significant Shift in Plans for the Leading Jockey, Who Secures a Fresh Three-Month License Effective this August TOKYO, Japan—A significant shift in plans has altered the immediate professional future of Brazilian rider Francisco Leandro. Following the conclusion of his initial short-term license with the Japan Racing Association (JRA), his highly successful results in the saddle have cleared the path for a fresh contract, this time granted by the National Association of Ra

German 2,000 Guineas Winner Title Role Headlines Deep International Contingent in Highly Demanding G1 Belmont Derby SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—Trainers Simon and Ed Crisford will look to secure a third Belmont Derby victory for the powerhouse Coolmore partnership this Saturday at Saratoga, saddling the highly regarded Title Role {Ire}(Too Darn Hot {GB}—[Dam], by [Broodmare Sire]) as one of the definitive choices in the prestigious $750,000 G1 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes

The legendary Italian jockey, now retired from competitive riding, suffered multiple fractured ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a motor vehicle accident in Newmarket Frankie Dettori during his last visit to Argentina, in December / HSI NEWMARKET, England—Frankie Dettori remains hospitalized following a major motor vehicle accident on Wednesday evening, when the vehicle he was operating was struck by another automobile and subsequently overturned. According to a

Elite Stars Ombudsman and Calandagan Aim for Spectacular Ebor Festival Showcase in August YORK, England—The Ebor Festival has begun to take shape, and there is no shortage of enthusiasm at York. With the release of the initial entries for its prestigious G1 fixtures, the upcoming August meeting on the Knavesmire promises to assemble an elite roster of equine stars, with Ombudsman (GB), Calandagan (Ire), and Bacio headlining the initial marquee nominations. William Derby, the

Argentine-Bred Eyes G1 Glory this Saturday at Saratoga Following Strong Third-Place U.S. Debut SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—The step up in class will be monumental, but it also represents the kind of rare opportunity that seldom comes along. Argentine-bred Carmensita (Arg) (Treasure Beach {GB}—[Dam], by [Broodmare Sire]) faces the ultimate test of her career this Saturday as she targets the prestigious G1 Belmont Oaks Invitation Stakes. The historic nine-furlong turf feature, b

Maroñas Champion Obstacle Faces Stiff Test in G2 Suburban at Saratoga, this saturday SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—The steady pipeline of elite talent transmitting from South America's premier racing hubs to the ultra-competitive North American circuit adds another high-stakes chapter this Saturday. Rioplatense racing enthusiasts will have their eyes firmly fixed on the Saratoga main track, where Maroñas dual classic winner Obstacle (Brz) (Hofburg—[Dam], by [Broodmare Sire]) is

The Coolmore supremo questioned France Galop’s landmark decision to lift the restrictions and permit geldings to contest the ParisLongchamp showpiece starting in 2027 LONDON, England—The ongoing debate surrounding the future inclusion of geldings in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe has gained a powerful and influential new voice. John Magnier, the patriarch of Coolmore, voiced his staunch opposition to the recent policy shift by France Galop, warning that the monumental turf

Connections of the brilliant sprinter have confirmed that the upcoming renewal of the mega-rich event this October at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia, has been firmly established as the next primary objective on the global superstar's calendar SHA TIN, Hong Kong—Following a flawless campaign that cemented his status as the world's premier sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}—Peridot {NZ}, by Green Perfume) has officially launched his roadmap toward his nex

The daughter of Lucullan surged to the forefront of the Uruguayan juvenile division with her classic triumph, while Es Patriarca dominated the male counterpart in the companion feature for colts MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— Anchoring a high-profile card of stakes racing, the Argentine-bred filly Sweet Feelemerged as a rising star within the juvenile division at Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas, delivering a authoritative performance to capture the Gran Premio Criterium Potrancas (G2) ov

The ultra-consistent mare extended her spectacular dominance with a gate-to-wire victory in the Clásico Ernesto Ayulo Pardo (L), while her high-class stablemate firmly re-established his elite form in the Clásico Pedro García Miró (G3), capping off a dream afternoon in Lima for the powerhouse Stud Jet Set Se Va Colando returned to winning ways on the Monterrico turf / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA, Perú (Special to Turf Diario).- LIMA, Peru— There are race days that write thems

In an afternoon charged with deep emotion, thousands of passionate racing fans gathered to say a final, poignant farewell to the historic New York centerpiece, which had served as the theater for countless legendary turf achievements since its doors first opened in 1894 SOUTH OZONE PARK, New York— If anyone had closed their eyes for just a moment on Sunday afternoon, they might have easily believed that the clock had rolled back more than half a century. While on a scale natu

he David O’Meara trainee clearly dominated the prestigious Pretty Polly Stakes at The Curragh to secure the most significant victory of her career, and she now points directly toward the primary objective of her season COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland— The elusive, top-level breakthrough that had continuously slipped through her grasp finally arrived in spectacular fashion for Estrange (Night of Thunder). The David O’Meara-trained five-year-old mare produced a definitive career-best p

The brilliant son of Frankel, who had been one of the primary casualties of the demanding, rain-softened ground at Epsom, relished a return to a sound surface, putting on a spectacular display over the firm turf at The Curragh COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland— If any sophomore in Europe had unfinished business with the classic generation, it was undoubtedly Benvenuto Cellini (Frankel). Three weeks after seeing his classic aspirations thoroughly compromised in the deep Epsom mud, the b

he brilliant son of Not This Time dictated terms from gate to wire to dominate the prestigious Grade 1 fixture at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Kentucky— Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has a well-known penchant for stepping away from the pre-race hustle and bustle before major events, preferring to watch intently from a quiet distance. This Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs, that calm demeanor stood in stark contrast to the absolute electricity generated on the track b

Scheduled for November 13, the race has reached top-level status and will see its purse increased to $1.5 million The Bahrain International Trophy will achieve in 2026 the definitive milestone for which it was conceived just seven years ago: becoming the first Group 1 race in the nation’s history. The flagship event of the Bahraini racing calendar, scheduled for November 13 over 2,000 meters on the Sakhir Racecourse turf, received its official promotion to the highest interna

The Argentine-bred and the Brazilian-bred—who developed her early career in Uruguay—will spice up the third race on the card at Horseshoe Indianapolis, an Allowance Optional Claiming event contested over a distance of one mile on the turf course INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (Special to Turf Diario).- There will be plenty of reasons for South American racing fans to keep a close eye on this afternoon’s third race at Horseshoe Indianapolis. A $50,000 Allowance Optional Claiming event

The measure adopted by France Galop, which is set to take effect starting in 2027, has already met with its first opposing voices PARIS, France— While France Galop moves forward with its project to open the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) to geldings starting in 2027, one of the most authoritative voices in European racing has publicly expressed his opposition to the measure. None other than André Fabre, the most successful trainer in the history of the race with eight v

Sovereignty, Magnitude, Baeza, and White Abarrio line up in a dream race; this Saturday features a formidable renewal of the classic, a "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) boasting a $2 million purse LOUISVILLE, KY— Next Saturday’s Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs promises to be one of the most significant races of the U.S. season, featuring a clash of titans that could shape the older dirt male division and ignite the Horse of the Ye