The Florida Derby winner arrives at the Belmont Stakes surrounded by a curious lack of buzz, but Brad Cox believes his Kentucky Derby effort was far better than the final result suggests SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).- In a crop that appears to have found new stars following the Kentucky Derby (G1), one horse enters Saturday's Belmont Stakes (G1) carrying the feeling that he has been unfairly pushed into the background. That horse is Commandment (Into Mi

The Australian jockey reflected on the journey that transformed him into one of Sha Tin's all-time greats, highlighting the fierce rivalries he shared with Douglas Whyte and Joao Moreira When Zac Purton arrived in Hong Kong in 2007, few could have imagined they were witnessing the beginning of one of the most extraordinary careers in Asian racing history. Nearly two decades later, having become the most successful rider of the modern Hong Kong era, the Australian looks back a

The Argentine-bred mare is set for Friday's seventh race at Santa Anita Park, where compatriot Pulp Fiction awaits a possible scratch to draw in, while Winston delivered a promising third-place finish in his North American debut ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario).- Friday's seventh race at Santa Anita Park carries special interest for Argentine and South American racing fans, with the possibility of featuring two notable representatives from the region. Among the 10

The world's highest-rated horse renews his rivalry with last year's conqueror in a mouthwatering Coronation Cup that also features Lambourn and Convergent Few races on the undercard of the Epsom Derby (G1) generate as much anticipation as the Coronation Cup (G1). This year's edition is no exception, and the reason has a name: Calandagan. The exceptional representative of the Aga Khan Studs returns to the scene of the lone defeat he has suffered over the past year, seeking rev

Long before Saratoga became the temporary stage for the final jewel, the historic race spent five editions away from Belmont Park, creating a unique chapter in Triple Crown history Amberoid winning the Belmont Stakes of 1965, at Aqueduct / NYRA For all its name suggests, the Belmont Stakes has not always been run at Belmont Park. In fact, the oldest race of the American Triple Crown called several venues home before settling permanently in Elmont. Jerome Park, Morris Park, an

Heavy rain at Epsom has forced Ballydoyle to alter its plans and sidelined recent Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Precise, leaving Amelia Earhart as Aidan O'Brien's leading hope for Friday's Betfred Oaks (G1) EPSOM DOWNS, England (Special to Turf Diario).- Sometimes, in racing's biggest events, the toughest opponent isn't another horse. For Precise, one of Europe's hottest fillies following her brilliant victory in the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1), that rival turned out to be the weath

The son of Forge begins his American adventure carrying the hopes of Argentine racing, looking to follow the path blazed by several South American standouts who successfully crossed hemispheres INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (Special to Turf Diario).- Following a highly productive 2025 campaign, Winston will make his United States debut on Wednesday, launching a new Argentine and South American dream on North American soil. The gray colt is among the 14 confirmed runners—with two list

The Horse of the Year worked at Saratoga with Churchill Downs firmly in his sights, where potential meetings with Magnitude, White Abarrio, and Skippylongstocking loom in what could be one of the summer's marquee clashes SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).- While much of the American racing world's attention is currently focused on the upcoming Belmont Stakes (G1), another of the sport's biggest stars has already begun gearing up for his return. That horse is

The Arkansas Derby (G1) winner once again heads the betting for the final jewel of the Triple Crown, where he will seek revenge against the Kentucky Derby hero and confirm his status among the leaders of the crop Just over a month ago, as the 2026 Triple Crown was about to begin, Renegade stood atop the Kentucky Derby (G1) betting as the favorite. Now, with the traditional series nearing its conclusion, the son of Into Mischief once again occupies that privileged position ahe

The Kentucky Derby (G1) third-place finisher and fourth in the Preakness will now target the Ohio Derby; the Belmont loses a major player, and the outlook becomes even more favorable for Golden Tempo and the division’s leading contenders SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).- Ocelli's journey through the American Triple Crown has come to an early end. The Whit Beckman trainee, one of the season's biggest revelations, will not start in next Saturday's Belmont St

The son of World Premiere once again proved he is Japan's leading 3-year-old, capturing the Tokyo Yushun (G1) and keeping alive the dream of a historic Triple Crown campaign TOKYO, Japan (Special to Turf Diario).- The road to immortality remains wide open for Lovcen (World Premiere). The outstanding colt confirmed all the promise he had displayed in the Satsuki Sho (G1) on Sunday, establishing himself as the leading stayer of his generation with a victory in the prestigious T

The son of Fortify quickly bounced back from his late-April disappointment, leading every step of the way in the Clásico Coronel Francisco Bolognesi (L) while reaffirming his class on the Monterrico turf course LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario).- Horses do not always get an immediate opportunity for redemption. Even less so when the previous disappointment came in a race as important as the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), where expectations were high and the result fell w

The daughter of Ivan Denisovich defeated males and females alike in the Gran Premio Club Hípico Falabella and earned Chile another ticket to Keeneland Eccentric (left) held off Noche Sublime in the closing stages / JAIME CORTÉS P. SANTIAGO, Chile (Special to Turf Diario).- She had finished second, third, and even fifth behind some of the best fillies of her generation. She had shown talent, consistency, and courage, but she was still missing that defining breakthrough perform

The son of Wootton Bassett defeated Hawk Mountain and Montreal at Chantilly, all three trained by Aidan O'Brien CHANTILLY, France (Special to Turf Diario).- There are afternoons when great trainers win important races. And there are others when they build a legacy. That is precisely what Aidan O'Brien accomplished on Sunday at Chantilly, delivering a performance for the history books as he swept the entire podium in the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club (G1) with Constitution River,

Hawk Mountain and Montreal will join the Coolmore runner in Sunday’s French Classic at Chantilly, where a powerful Aga Khan team awaits Aidan O'Brien has trimmed his contingent for Sunday's Qatar Prix du Jockey Club (G1) from eight runners to three, with Constitution River (Wootton Bassett) set to spearhead Ballydoyle's challenge in the €1.5-million French Classic, one of the cornerstone events of the country's 3-year-old program. Winner of the Futurity Stakes (G2) and most r

The Kentucky Derby (G1) hero has completed his preparations for a bid at the third jewel of the Triple Crown in Saratoga Golden Tempo (inside) is ready for Saratoga / KEENELAND LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- One week away from attempting to prove that his spectacular victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1) was no fluke, Golden Tempo (Curlin) completed his preparations for the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday with a final workout that left his connections fully satis

The three-time Chilean Group 1 winner, a son of Midshipman, will line up in Santa Anita Park’s Triple Bend Stakes over seven furlongs ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario).- The American adventure of Chilean star The Goat now has an official starting point. And it will come at none other than Santa Anita Park, one of racing’s most iconic venues, where he is set to make his highly anticipated local debut this Sunday in the Triple Bend Stakes (G3), contested over seven f

In a perfect afternoon for Godolphin, the son of Dubawi turned back Sweet William in the Star Sports Henry II Stakes (G3) and is now likely to head to the Ascot Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot ESHER, England (Special to Turf Diario).- In an era when the rapid turnover of generations seems to leave little room for veterans, Dubai Future once again proved that class pays no attention to the calendar. At 10 years of age, the remarkable son of Dubawi authored one of the most heartwa

The Godolphin star had to work harder than expected to win the Brigadier Gerard Stakes (G3) at Sandown Park, though he was conceding a penalty to his rivals ESHER, England (Special to Turf Diario).- With less than three weeks remaining before one of the most anticipated races of the European season, Ombudsman did exactly what he needed to do. Without delivering a spectacular exhibition or needing to dazzle, the multiple Group 1 winner returned to action Thursday at Sandown Pa

The powerful operation founded by the unforgettable Khalid Abdullah will send horses to the Irish trainer, who continues to establish himself among the strongest names in world racing NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— The growth of Joseph O'Brien stopped being a promise a long time ago to become a consolidated reality. But now another huge signal has arrived regarding how high the young Irish trainer has climbed: for the first time, the legendary Juddmonte struct