The Argentine-bred mare is already training at Del Mar, with her sights set on next Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) Sarawak Rim is at Del Mar, fine-tuning her preparations for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) / BREEDERS' CUP DEL MAR, California (From special correspondent).- Since arriving in  California  a few days ago,  Sarawak Rim  has settled in with the poise of a seasoned traveler. On Saturday, the  Remote  filly was back out early on  Del Mar’s main track , gallopi

The champion repeated her triumph in Moonee Valley’s showpiece event, prevailing in a dramatic finish over her stablemate Buckaroo. James McDonald captured his fourth consecutive Cox Plate victory in the process Inside, Via Sistina put her head in front / MOONEE VALLEY VICTORIA, Australia (Special for Turf Diario).- Moonee Valley  said farewell to its old layout with a spectacle worthy of its storied history. In the  final Cox Plate (G1) before the track’s redevelopment, the

According to TDN, the Gun Runner colt sustained a health setback that will prevent him from running at Del Mar, and he will begin his stallion career at Gainesway in 2026 Locked has all the credentials to shine in the breeding shed / BENOIT PHOTO LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- The U.S. racing scene has lost one of its brightest older stars. A  timely illness  has ruled  Locked  out of the  Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) , and with it came the announcement of his

Also representing the region are fellow Argentine Sarawak Rim, Chileans Gran Oriente and Richi, Peruvian La Kika, and Uruguayan Touch of Destiny, all entered Wednesday to join the star-studded championship series Full Serrano will look to defend his title in the Dirt Mile / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein It will once again be time to dream for  South American racing , as the continent readies its hopes for next week’s  Breeders’ Cup World Championships , the most prest

Beyond the six South American representatives, the Classic takes center stage with standout names such as Sovereignty, Sierra Leone, Journalism, Fierceness, Forever Young, and Baeza Sierra Leone will look to defend his title in the Classic / BREEDERS' CUP DEL MAR, California (Special for Turf Diario).- The eyes of the racing world will once again turn toward  Del Mar , where, from  October 31 to November 1 , the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships —the pinnacle of the interna

The Argentine Filly Covered 1200 Meters in 1:14.4 on Keeneland Dirt and Will Ship to Del Mar This Thursday LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- Facing the immense challenge of the  Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) , Argentine filly  Sarawak Rim  wrapped up her final workout on Tuesday and is set to ship to  Del Mar, California , this Thursday, where she will make her local debut in what is widely regarded as the toughest race of the year for fillies. The  Remote  filly,

The 2024 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) winner makes his return in Saudi Arabia; he hasn’t raced since competing in the Saudi Cup Intense For Me Returns in Saudi Arabia After Disappointing Saudi Cup Run / JCSA RIYADH, Arabia Saudita (Special for Turf Diario).- Several stakes and cups will be contested this week at  King Abdulaziz Racecourse , but all eyes will be on the return of one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent runners: the Argentine  Intense For Me , winner of the 

The Triple Alliance champion finished fourth, 1¾ lengths behind Aussie Girl; the gray filly, making her U.S. debut, broke sharply but ran herself out of contention, tiring to finish last Aussie Girl notched her first stakes victory in the United States / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SOUTH OZONE PARK, New York (Special for Turf Diario)—  Argentine fillies once again made their presence felt in the U.S. This Sunday at  Belmont at the Big A , the  Noble Damsel Stakes (L)  was contest

The Gleneagles colt provided another moment of joy for the Aga Khan Studs, capturing the QIPCO Champion S. (G1)with authority, defeating a star-studded field and cementing his place among the world’s elite middle-distance performers Calandagan’s powerful finishing kick carried him to victory in the QIPCO Champion Stakes / BREEDERS' CUP BERKSHIRE, England (Special to Turf Diario) —On a thrilling  QIPCO British Champions Day  at  Ascot ,  Calandagan delivered the performance o

The announcement was made by OSAF during Friday’s conference, where Raúl Lima Neto was also introduced as the organization’s new President for a two-year term OSAF officials making the announcement of the next host venue / JOSÉ LUIS DE LA CRUZ PHOTO RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (by a special correspondent) —During the press conference held ahead of the  Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) ,  Danilo Chávez , President of the  Jockey Club del Perú , announced that  Monterrico Racecours

The Hong Kong superstar, trained by David Hayes, powered to an authoritative victory at Randwick, Australia, extending his winning streak to 14 consecutive triumphs Ka Ying Rising is a true running machine / WHR RANDWICK, Australia (Special for Turf Diario). —The global turf scene has a new king among sprinters:  Ka Ying Rising . The phenomenal  Shamexpress  colt confirmed all the expectations—and more—by capturing  The Everest (G1)  with authority, the world’s richest turf

The network will provide full coverage of the entire day from Hipódromo da Gávea, with extensive on-site reporting RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special Correspondent). —The  Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1)  will be run this Saturday, October 18, at  Hipódromo da Gávea , and for the first time, racing fans across the continent will be able to experience it live, in full, with professional coverage starting at 1:00 p.m. via  Global Media Turf (GMT) , the channel set on redefining h

The Stud Gran Ascochinga runner arrives in top form and stands as one of the leading contenders in Gávea Nicolás Martín Ferro and Vundu: Will there be a picture-perfect moment in Gávea? / JOSÉ DE LA CRUZ SALVADOR By Diego H. MItagstein (Special Correspondent to Turf Diario in Río de Janeiro, Brasil) RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special Correspondent). —Just one day remains before  Hipódromo da Gávea  opens its gates for the  41st Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) , and Argentina ar

The Emirati track will add two new races to the “Road to the Derby”, further strengthening its role as an international stepping stone on the path to Churchill Downs Forever Young captured the 2024 UAE Derby / DRC DUBAI, Emiratos Arabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario).- The dream of reaching the  Kentucky Derby  will have a broader path from  Dubai  beginning in 2026.  Meydan Racecourse  has been officially added as the host of two new qualifying races within the  “European

In his final start, Coolmore’s superstar will once again take on the world’s top-rated horse, according to the international rankings Ombudsman (left) and Delacroix (right) will face each other once again / SANDOWN PARK BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario)  – The  QIPCO British Champions Day , which will bring the European season to a close this Saturday, October 18, at  Ascot , is shaping up as one to remember. Center stage will belong to another renewal of the  G1

There’s no drama, no noise, just quiet belief as Need You Tonight and Vundu carry the sky-blue colors into Saturday’s Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) at Gávea Vundu During One of His Morning Walks at Gávea / JCB RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special to Turf Diario)—  The days keep rolling by in the Cidade Maravilhosa, and so far, no news has been good news for the 16 horses set to contest Saturday’s 41st renewal of the  Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1)  at  Hipódromo da Gávea , t

The Stud El Wing runner brings together the shared dream of trainer Roberto A. Pellegatta and breeder-owner Endrigo Gennoni Need You Tonight schooling at Gávea, where he has settled in perfectly / JOSÉ DE LA CRUZ SALVADOR By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special correspondent for Turf Diario in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special report).—  Every horse has a story, and some feel as if they were written by destiny itself.  Need You Tonight  arrives at Saturday’s  G

The 2024 Horse of the Year has been retired from racing and will begin her new chapter as a broodmare at Hill ’n’ Dale Farms, closing out an unforgettable career under the care of Kenny McPeek Thorpedo Anna, una sana costumbre para la crack / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- The racing world is saying goodbye to one of its brightest stars of recent times.  Trainer Kenny McPeek  officially announced the retirement of  Thorpedo Anna , the

The Haras Juan Antonio-bred mare scored an authoritative victory in a 2400-meter allowance at Keeneland — perhaps Ignacio Correas (h.)’s last win there? Ayra Stark  finished strongly — and gives plenty of reason for excitement… / KEENELAND LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).– At the close of a  high-class day of racing at Keeneland , another story with a distinctly  Argentine flavor  took center stage. The protagonist was  Ayra Stark  (Cosmic Trigger–Delfia, by Exc

Jorge Ricardo and Juan Suárez Villarroel have combined for over 24,000 wins and will share the spotlight this Saturday at Hipódromo da Gávea in an unmissable event Juan Suárez and Jorge Ricardo, legends of South American and world racing / AL GALOPE RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special Correspondent)  – This Saturday’s  Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1)  at  Hipódromo da Gávea  promises to be an unforgettable celebration—not only for the quality of its contenders or the charm of R