The Juddmonte Farm colt scored a decisive victory in the York prep and now emerges as one of the leading contenders for the Epsom Derby (G1) YORKSHIRE, England (Special to Turf Diario).- Item, one of the least experienced runners in Thursday’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (G2) at York and a representative of Juddmonte Farm, firmly stamped his credentials for Epsom with an authoritative victory in the traditional Derby trial. Carefully restrained early by Colin Keane,

The Brazilian jockey reflected on his current experience in the Land of the Rising Sun as he prepares to ride Ma Puce in Sunday’s Victoria Mile (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse; he also hopes to apply for a new riding license for 2027 By Diego H. Mitagstein It is already nighttime in Japan, where the clock runs 12 hours ahead of Argentina. Still, kind and always approachable, Francisco Leandro answers with his trademark warmth the request from Global Media Turf for a fascinating inte

The Chilean runner received a rating of 120 in the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings following his victory in the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) at Monterrico, becoming the first horse from the region in a long time to break into the international elite Amid international giants such as Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress), Romantic Warrior (Acclamation), Daryz (Sea the Stars), and White Abarrio (Race Day), one South American name managed to carve out a place in the new LONG

Undefeated on the track and winner of the Federico Tesio Stakes, he heads into Saturday’s race dreaming of pulling off the upset LAUREL, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- The Preakness Stakes (G1) scene has a new local protagonist arriving with momentum firmly on his side. Undefeated Taj Mahal, one of Maryland’s major hopes, passed his final serious test ahead of the May 16 classic with a five-furlong workout Saturday over the Laurel Park surface. Under the watchful eye of

The son of Maxfield, who had run a creditable fifth at Churchill Downs, is expected to miss the remainder of the season after the setback TOKYO, Japan (Special to Turf Diario).- Danon Bourbon’s American adventure came to the worst possible ending. The Japanese colt was diagnosed with a fractured knee following his highly creditable performance in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and all signs point toward a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The son of Maxfield had delivered a more than

The hero of the Dubai World Cup (G1) is shaping up to face Sovereignty and White Abarrio at Churchill Downs, in a clash that could bring together three of the best horses in the world Magnitude is already back in training ahead of his return to action / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- As if the highly anticipated rematch between Sovereignty (Into Mischief) and White Abarrio (Race Day) were not enough on its own to turn the Stephen Foster

Without the Derby winner, with a maiden as a key figure, several last-minute changes, and being held at Laurel Park, the second leg of the Triple Crown will feature an atypical stage Iron Honor installed as morning-line favorite for the Preakness / NYRA LAUREL, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- The 2026 edition of the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be anything but conventional. The second jewel of the Triple Crown arrives surrounded by unusual circumstances, odd twists, and une

Ignored by the best colts of the generation, the second leg of the Triple Crown in the United States is becoming devoid of star power LAUREL, Maryland (Special for Turf Diario).— The Preakness Stakes (G1) added another significant withdrawal this Monday morning, confirming the trend of a field arriving decimated for the second gem of the Triple Crown. Silent Tactic, the consistent son of Tacitus defending the silks of John Oxley, will not be part of the lineup at Laurel Parka

The son of Saturnalia shone on the turf at Tokyo, Japan, securing his first G1 victory by just a nose over Ask Ikigomi Rodeo Drive strikes wide to snatch victory in the final breath / JRA TOKYO, Japan (Special for Turf Diario).— Japanese racing witnessed an electrifying finish this Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse, where the rising Rodeo Drive gave trainer Tetsuhide Tsuji the first G1 victory of his career by claiming the NHK Mile Cup. In a finish of pure courage, the son of Saturn

It was reported by Bob Baffert, regarding the brilliant winner of the Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— The Preakness Stakes (G1) on May 16 continues to lose heavyweight figures. Following the confirmed withdrawal of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo (Curlin), Bob Baffert's team has now decided to step aside. The talented and undefeated Crude Velocity, who emerged as the big favorite in the leader's absence, wil

The son of Bradock clocked 57s40/100 for the kilometer, running alone following the withdrawals of Super Omarcitoand Super Rafito; facing a single rival, Manyuz won the Clásico La Copa (G2) by 15 lengths LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario).— The unusual weekend at Monterrico left rare images for Peruvian and world racing, with 2 stakes races that ended up becoming solitary exhibitions by established stars. Balvin and Manyuz were the protagonists of a Saturday and Sunday mark

The daughter of the star St Mark's Basilica won by a comfortable 3 lengths over The Last Dance in the ParisLongchamp Classic PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).— Class knows no borders, and this Sunday at ParisLongchamp, Diamond Necklace gave a masterclass in superiority to crown herself in the Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (G1). The trainee of the master Aidan O'Brien completed a double reserved only for the elite: after reigning at 2 years old in the Qatar Prix

The son of Sea the Moon defeated Komorebi by 1 length and gave Francis Henri-Graffard his first victory in the race; the favorite Puerto Rico finished in fourth place, 1 1/2 lengths behind the winner PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).— France defended its borders with authority, and the colors of the Aga Khanreturned to the top of the podium on a historic afternoon at ParisLongchamp. The talented Rayif not only granted trainer Francis Henri-Graffard his first victory in

The son of Nyquist won with authority at Aqueduct, but Chad Brown, his trainer, left it in doubt whether or not he will run at Saratoga SOUTH OZONE PARK, United States (Special for Turf Diario).— The road to the Belmont Stakes (G1) found a new name this Saturday at Aqueduct. In a demonstration of superiority and tactical maturity, Growth Equity secured the Peter Pan Stakes (G3), ratifying Chad Brown's dominance in this competition and emerging as a major contender for the con

The colt and the filly, both representing Coolmore and under the care of Aidan O'Brien, appear as the top candidates for the major challenges next Sunday at ParisLongchamp Puerto Rico is undefeated and now aims for the French Guineas / COOLMORE The European classic season is preparing to experience one of its most traditional events this Sunday on the green carpet of ParisLongchamp. With the ratification of the starters for the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (G1) and the Poule d'

The Brazilian jockey is earning his place and already has 4 victories in that country, where he holds a temporary license for 3 months NIIGATA, Japan (Special to Turf Diario).— When there is talent, the racecourse, the track, or whether or not one speaks Japanese does not matter. For Francisco Leandro, his moment is magical here, the country where he landed a few weeks ago to continue his international campaign after obtaining a provisional 3-month license, an achievement ver

The son of Modernist is a candidate for the traditional preparatory race for the Belmont Stakes, the closing leg of the Triple Crown SOUTH OZONE PARK, New York (Special to Turf Diario).— The road to the Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga begins to take shape this Saturday at the Aqueduct track with the running of the Peter Pan Stakes (G3). With a purse of $200,000 and a distance of 1,800 meters, the competition offers not only prestige but also a golden incentive: NYRA will waiv

With his victory in the Huxley Stakes (G2) this Friday, the duo and Coolmore swept the stakes races of the Chester CHICHESTER, England (Special to Turf Diario).— World turf history added a golden chapter this Friday at the Chester course, where the double Derby winner, Lambourn, claimed the Huxley Stakes (G2) to seal an unprecedented feat: a total sweep of the May meeting's stakes races by the invincible partnership of Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore. The son of Australia, who a

The Puerto Rican rider will be in the irons of the son of Connect, whom he already knows well and who finished second to the Derby winner in the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds LAUREL, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).— Without the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner on the immediate horizon, the Preakness Stakes (G1) has become a chessboard where pieces move with strategic precision. Following the decision by the connections of Golden Tempo (Curlin) to wait for the Belmont St

The son of Galileo, owned by Coolmore, trained by Aidan O'Brien, and ridden by Ryan Moore, put on a show CHICHESTER, England (Special to Turf Diario).— The hegemony of Ballydoyle at the Chester course seems to have no expiration date. In a new exhibition of class, the extraordinary Jan Brueghel confirmed that Aidan O'Brien's annual exam at the Roodeye is little more than a formality, claiming the Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes (G3), a traditional stamina test over 2600 meters. This