Only approval from the European Pattern Committee remains, though it is taken for granted that there will be no objections to the motion Calandagan, One of the Horses That Prompted the Change / FRANCE-GALOP PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).– In a historic decision for European racing, France Galop approved this Monday the opening of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) to geldings starting in 2027, putting an end to a restriction that for decades distinguished the

The full sister to the stallion standing at Haras La Pasión, whose first local crops will hit the sales this season, maintained her undefeated record in 2026 by capturing the Chicago Stakes (G2) LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).– The name of Mutasaabeq is beginning to resonate with increasing strength in Argentina, and this Friday it received a fresh international boost thanks to Eclatant, his full sister, who maintained her perfect 2026 campaign by prevailing i

As confirmed this Sunday by his trainer, Yoshito Yahagi, the Japanese superstar will use the Jockey Club Gold Cup(G1) at Belmont Park as his prep race TOKYO, Japan (Special for Turf Diario).– Forever Young's international campaign now has a defined roadmap for the second half of 2026. The extraordinary son of Real Steel, reigning champion of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), will make a prior stop in the United States before attempting to retain his title at Keeneland. Yoshito

The Irish silks, the trainer, and the jockey were the winners of the prized standings within the royal meeting BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– If Royal Ascot 2026 had an undisputed owner, that was Coolmore. The Irish giant once again set the standard at the great British event and claimed the leading owner award of the meeting for the seventh time, while Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore confirmed their supremacy by securing the leading trainer and jockey titles, re

The son of St Mark's Basilica defeated Take Charge Star by a neck in the Jersey Stakes (G3) at Royal Ascot BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– If there was a horse coming into the Jersey Stakes (G3-1,400 m, turf) with unfinished business after the Guineas, that was Thesecretadversary. And the son of St Mark's Basilica took care of settling them this Saturday at Royal Ascot, overcoming a 3-pound penalty to give Irish trainer Fozzy Stack an extraordinary perfect reco

In a brilliant 1-2 finish for the stallion Connect, he defeated Ocelli, ridden by José Ortíz, by 1 length NORTH RANDALL, Ohio (Special for Turf Diario).– The Ohio Derby (G3-1,800 m, dirt) offered this Saturday an interesting rematch among several of the recent protagonists of the American Triple Crown, and it was Chip Honchowho ultimately capitalized on the opportunity to achieve the most important victory of his career. The son of Connect, trained by Steve Asmussen and ridde

The horse representing Shadwell achieved an extremely close victory on the closing day of Royal Ascot 2026 BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– Great victories usually hide special stories behind each winning post. That of Almeraq in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1-1200 m, turf) had all the possible ingredients: talent, patience, recovery, and emotion. The Shadwell homebred responded with an extraordinary performance to defeat several of the best sprinters

In an impressive finish, and with Oisin Murphy in his reins, he caught the mare Kalpana in the final meters of the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– Untiring traveler, protagonist of the best international races, and owner of an admirable consistency, Giavellotto added another prestigious chapter to his campaign this Saturday by capturing the Hardwicke Stakes (G2-2400 m, turf), one of the most demanding events of the final day at Royal Ascot

Trained by Clive Cox and with Rossa Ryan in his reins, he clearly defeated the outsider El Floridita BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– Among so many established names and memorable performances that Royal Ascot 2026 has been delivering, Saturday left room for a new illusion to be born. His name is Orthodox, an undefeated colt who confirmed everything expected of him with a resounding victory in the Norfolk Stakes (G2-1000 m, turf), one of the most important compe

The Venezuelan jockey received a 3-day suspension and a financial fine after exceeding the permitted limit when riding Chief Wallabee SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).– Just a few days after the running of the Belmont Stakes (G1), the New York racing authorities announced a new sanction for Junior Alvarado for violating current rules related to the use of the whip during races. The stewards resolved to impose a 3,000-dollar fine and a three-day racing susp

The son of Wootton Bassett defeated Ancient Egypt by a neck in the King Edward VII Stakes (G2), over 2400 meters BERKSHIRE, Inglaterra (Especial para Turf Diario).- La fábrica de talentos de Ballydoyle volvió a funcionar a pleno este viernes en Royal Ascot. Esta vez fue el turno de Causeway, que extendió su serie victoriosa a cinco conquistas consecutivas al quedarse con el King Edward VII Stakes (G2-2400 m, césped), una de las competencias más prestigiosas para los fondistas

Joliestar and Satono Reve Headline an Internationalized Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1), the Centerpiece Event of the Final Day of the Royal Meeting Kalpana, One of the Grand Figures in the Hardwicke Stakes / ASCOT BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– After 4 emotion-packed days, Royal Ascot 2026 will reach its climax this Saturday with a highly attractive program and a feeling hovering over the meeting: world speed seems to have gathered in Berkshire to disp

The daughter of Starspangledbanner captured the Coronation Stakes (G1) and was a standout figure on the fourth day of the royal meeting BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– If there was still any doubt about who the best miler filly in Europe is, Precise took it upon herself to dispel it this Friday at Royal Ascot. The daughter of Starspangledbanneronce again exhibited all her class to capture the Coronation Stakes (G1-1600 m, turf), adding the fourth G1 triumph of

The daughter of Starman left behind the mile attempt in the 1000 Guineas (G1) and recovered her best form to capture the Commonwealth Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– The adventure over the mile has been definitively shelved. Right where doubts seemed to have settled after her lackluster performance in the 1000 Guineas (G1), Venetian Sun went back to doing what she does best: running fast. And on the most demanding stage of all, she confi

The daughter of No Nay Never deployed a devastating turn of foot to defeat the favorite Sun Goddess and continue the brilliant Royal Ascot of her trainer and Billy Loughnane BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– If something has characterized Royal Ascot 2026, it is the emergence of new figures. And among them, few have shone as brightly as Libertango, who this Friday confirmed everything she had been hinting at with a spectacular victory in the Albany Stakes (G3), o

The Irish trainer defended his representatives' strategy following Christophe Soumillon's suspension and assured that his horses only run to guarantee a genuine pace BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– The controversy generated after the St James's Palace Stakes(G1) continues to add chapters at Royal Ascot. After the stewards suspended Christophe Soumillon for 8 days, considering that he favored his stablemate Gstaad (Starspangledbanner) during the running of the r

After his extraordinary performance in the Ascot Gold Cup, the veteran stayer returned in perfect condition and already has in his sights a possible rematch against Scandinavia BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– Barely a head denied Trawlerman the chance to become a back-to-back winner of the Ascot Gold Cup (G1), but the extraordinary performance by the veteran Godolphin runner left such a positive impression that his team is already thinking about new challenges.

Chip Honcho and Desert Gate headline an attractive field of 10 contenders at Thistledown, where Ocelli (photo), Bull by the Horns, and Robusta will also be present NORTH RANDALL, Ohio (Special for Turf Diario).– After remaining vacant of top-tier stars during the three weeks separating the Preakness Stakes (G1) and the Belmont Stakes (G1), the American calendar once again gathers several of the generation's best 3-year-olds this Saturday in the Ohio Derby (G3), which will dis

The Lexington racetrack will offer 17 days of racing, 22 stakes, and more than 10.7 million dollars in purses before hosting the Breeders' Cup for the fourth time LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).– Before once again becoming the epicenter of world horse racing by hosting the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Keeneland will have an additional reason to celebrate during 2026: the historic Lexington venue will celebrate its 90th anniversary with an autumn meeting t

The son of Kameko defeated the favorite Endorsement in the Hampton Court Stakes (G3) and confirmed the value of the form line he had left behind Constitution River at Chester BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).– The form line was strong, and this Thursday it became even more reinforced. After chasing home the subsequent stakes winner Constitution River (Wootton Bassett) at Chester, Generic confirmed that he belongs among the top tier of middle-distance 3-year-olds b