The winner of the Jeff Ruby Steaks suffered an injury to one of his fetlocks and left another vacancy in the big race at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— The Kentucky Derby (G1) has suffered another significant withdrawal in the final stretch leading up to Saturday's race. Just one day after the departure of Silent Tactic (Tacitus), it was the turn of Fulleffort, who was scratched from the classic after a chip was detected in his left hind fetl

Fully Subscribed appears as a top contender for an unmissable G1, while Chasten seeks to replicate the victory achieved by her sister Idiomatic LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Family traditions are the soul of horse racing, and this weekend at Churchill Downs—specifically on Kentucky Oaks (G1) day—the family of Juddmonte homebred Lockdown will seek to write a golden new chapter. The stakes winner and daughter of First Defence was a gallant third in the 2017 O

The son of Tacitus appeared as one of the contenders, but a hoof issue has sidelined him LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Just days away from the start of the Kentucky Derby (G1), the final field has undergone a significant change: Silent Tactic, winner of the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, is officially out of the race due to a physical issue. Trainer Mark Casse confirmed this Wednesday that the son of Tacitus continues to struggle with a hoof bruise,

The trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. aims to continue his phenomenal streak, now at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks day Skippylongstocking is coming off a standout performance at Oaklawn Park / OAKLAWN PARK LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Just two weeks after the victory achieved by White Abarrio(Race Day) in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2), trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. returns to the international spotlight. This time, the challenge moves to Churchill Downs, where this F

Now carrying the colors of Mike Repole, the daughter of Suggestive Boy responded in full at Santa Anita Park and shows great promise Mi Confesión imposed herself from gate to wire and with authority / JUAN I. BOZZELLO ARCADIA, California (Special for Turf Diario).— A few weeks ago, when the Argentine-bred Mi Confesión made her debut on U.S. tracks, it was said that despite finishing off the board, she gave the impression of needing the race. Well, this Sunday, in her second a

The 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) hero returned in top form and now sets his sights on even bigger targets PARIS, France (Special to Turf Diario).- The return of great champions to racing’s grandest stage always creates a special atmosphere, and what unfolded Sunday at ParisLongchamp was no exception. Before more than 5,000 spectators awaiting the hero’s comeback, the Prix Ganay World Pool (G1) launched the European season for older horses at the highest level, providin

The Hong Kong superstar shined once again against international stars, with James McDonald calling him “bulletproof” after another monumental performance SHA TIN, Hong Kong (Special to Turf Diario).- Just when it seemed the international challenge might test him, Romantic Warrior responded the way eternal champions do: with authority, class, and an acceleration no rival could possibly sustain. The phenomenon trained by Danny Shum captured his fourth edition of the FWD QEII Cu

The phenomenon trained by David Hayes reached 20 consecutive victories at Sha Tin and cemented his place among the greatest sprinters of all time SHA TIN, Hong Kong (Special to Turf Diario).- There are no longer enough adjectives to describe Ka Ying Rising. The phenomenon trained by David Hayes made history once again Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse, where he shattered the 1200-meter track record yet again in winning the Chairman’s Sprint Prize (G1), cementing his status as the

The daughter of Treasure Beach, racing for Stud Jet Set and bred by Haras Vacación, shined at Monterrico and, for now, will pass on the possibility of running in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent in Lima, Peru) LIMA, Peru (From a special correspondent).- It was December of 2024. Omar Macchi had not yet purchased any horses from Haras Vacación, after export complications caused by an outbreak of equine encephalomyelit

The Chilean colt lived up to expectations to capture the continental feature; Uruguayan runner Galikovic was a strong second, while Argentina’s The Gladiator’s Hat finished third after encountering trouble By Diego H. Mitagstein LIMA, Peru (From a special correspondent).- Before a packed crowd at Hipódromo de Monterrico, unseen for many years, Chilean colt Teao delivered a magnificent victory in the 42nd running of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), guided by the brilliant

The OSAF is outlining a four-year plan; a high-rated Latinoamericano and strong commercial backing highlighted for the race at Monterrico LIMA, Peru (From a special correspondent).- Just hours ahead of a new running of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), anticipation reached its peak on Saturday with the official press conference at Hipódromo de Monterrico, where authorities and key figures outlined the scope of an edition already shaping up as one of the strongest in recen

The daughter of American Pharoah tops a field of 14 fillies at Churchill Downs, with multiple contenders ready to capitalize on any mistake in a race that promises complete parity Zany returned with a second-place finish in the Ashland Stakes (G1) at Keeneland / GULFSTREAM PARK LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- With a large and talented field assembled, the Kentucky Oaks (G1)is shaping up as one of its most competitive editions in recent years, with Zany (Americ

The favorite will have to break a nearly 40-year drought without wins from the inside post in racing’s toughest test Renegade, the leading contender for the Kentucky Derby / OAKLAWN PARK LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- The Kentucky Derby draw doesn’t just determine the starting order—it often begins to shape the race itself. And in the 152nd edition, all eyes were on Renegade, winner of the Arkansas Derby (G1), who will break from the dreaded rail in post 1. T

On the turf at Monterrico, this Sunday will feature the 42nd running of the continental event; The Gladiator’s Hat and Thor Medina are Argentina’s representatives; Global Media Turf will broadcast the entire card live on its YouTube channel The Gladiator’s Hat at Monterrico / HÉCTOR GARCÍA The Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) returns for the seventh time in its history to Hipódromo de Monterrico. But this time, everything will be different: for the first time at the venue, th

In Sunday’s other G1 at Monterrico, the daughter of Southdale aims to secure a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) Compasión, the best turf filly of 2025 at Monterrico / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA, Peru (From a special correspondent).- The Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) will be the main attraction on Sunday at Hipódromo de Monterrico, but not the only one. Earlier on the card, the Clásico Pamplona (G1-2000m, turf) will provide another major clash, with the ad

The daughter of Quality Road was decisive in adding another graded victory; the Argentine filly finished last in an allowance, this time on turf LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- Once she found her trip, everything changed. And this Friday at Keeneland, Speed Shopper proved it once again with a solid victory in the Bewitch Stakes (G3), confirming her development as a staying turf mare. The daughter of Quality Road, now firmly established as a long-distance specia

The Arc hero reappears at ParisLongchamp in a demanding clash, with André Fabre fielding three runners in an attempt to unseat him Daryz defeating Minnie Hawk in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe / IFHA PARIS, France (Special to Turf Diario).- The return of a champion always generates anticipation, but when it comes to the most recent winner of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), the spotlight grows even brighter. This Sunday at ParisLongchamp, Daryz will make his reappearance in

The Japanese champion has two possible paths for the second half of the season, with top-level targets at Keeneland or ParisLongchamp TOKYO, Japan (Special to Turf Diario).- The immediate future of standout Forever Young is beginning to take shape, though two clearly defined and highly ambitious paths remain open. The Japanese champion could target the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) in September at Belmont Park, or switch to turf and head to Europe for the Irish Champion Stakes (G

The trainer captured the 2005 edition with Don Incauto, and now will seek his first victory abroad, following the frustrating experience he endured with Don Inc in 2016 By Diego H. Mitagstein Winning the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) abroad has never been easy for Argentine horses. Aside from the victories of Latency (Slew Gin Fizz) at Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas, in Uruguay, and Sixties Song (Sixties Icon) at the Sporting Club de Viña del Mar, in Chile, most other attem

With a bold ride by William Buick, the Charlie Appleby trainee made all the running and now sets his sights on France ESHER, England (Special to Turf Diario).- In a high-octane contest at Sandown Park Racecourse, Opera Ballo sprang the surprise with an authoritative victory in the bet365 Mile (G2-1600m, turf), defeating none other than Field Of Gold (Kingman), one of the leading names in the field. The Charlie Appleby trainee, already a G1 winner in Dubai earlier this season,