The Venezuelan jockey sparkled in his first full California campaign, while the trainer reasserted his authority and the racing stable secured a milestone title Emisael Jaramillo shines in high-profile California debut / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario)— The curtain fell Sunday on the 2025/26 Santa Anita Classic Meet,leaving behind a trail of breakout performances and veteran reinforcements that set the stage for the upcoming American racing calenda

Mike Smith grabbed the spotlight last Saturday, capturing the Santa Anita Derby (G1) at age 59, but the world record still belongs to the Brazilian icon, who secured his latest Grade 1 victory in 2024 at 62 years and 343 days old Jorge Ricardo, a legend of the turf / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein Time, that relentless judge that typically forces athletes into early retirement, seems to have halted before a select group of riders. This past Saturday at Santa Anita P

The son of Super Saver dominated from gate to wire in the Clásico 80° Aniversario del Jockey Club del Perú (L), confirming the lasting influence of Argentine breeding at the Lima circuit LIMA, Peru (Special to Turf Diario)— Time waits for no one, but it seems to have little effect on Super Lulito (ARG) . Just weeks away from his seventh birthday, the veteran secured the first stakes victory of his career, confirming both his longevity and the continued dominance of Argentine

His sons at stud enjoyed a formidable harvest in stakes-quality events and beyond Meaning led a 1-2-3-4-5 sweep for Candy Ride as a paternal grandsire in the Santa Anita Oaks / BENOIT PHOTO NEW YORK, NY (Special to Turf Diario)— The dominance of the Candy Ride (ARG) sire line across the United States this past weekend was far more than a simple winning streak; it was a genetic statement heard from New York to California. The Argentine legend, through his sons at stud, put

The New York circuit, synonymous with his father’s Hall of Fame career, provided the backdrop for Riley Mott’sbreakthrough graded stakes win. A son of Yaupon, the colt parlayed an allowance score into a definitive Derby triumph as Aqueduct prepared to close its doors Albus captures one final, historic image at Aqueduct / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY (Special to Turf Diario)— Aqueduct is no longer what it once was, and soon, it will cease to be. The grandstand

The sensational sprinter shattered the Sha Tin 1200-meter track record for the third time, stopping the clock in a blistering 1:07.12 while carrying 128 pounds Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising salute the Sha Tin crowd / HKJC There are moments when racing journalism runs out of adjectives and must simply surrender to the authority of the numbers. What Ka Ying Rising accomplished this Monday on the Sha Tin turf was not merely winning a race; it was a defiance of the history boo

In a performance for the ages, Further Ado demolished the Blue Grass (G1) field by 11 lengths, stamping himself as a major force for the first Saturday in May A masterclass at Keeneland saw Further Ado transform the Blue Grass / KEENELAND LEXINGTON, KY (Special to Turf Diario)— Horse racing is often described as an emotional rollercoaster, and for the powerhouse Spendthrift Farm , Saturday’s Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland provided the ultimate ascent. Following the h

Answering any lingering distance questions, the Runhappy colt drew off to a 2 3/4-length victory in the Santa Anita Derby (G1). The win provided an emotional milestone for trainer Mark Glatt, who dedicated the score to his late wife, Dena Mike Smith and So Happy captured the essence of glory in the Santa Anita Derby / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, CA (Special to Turf Diario)— Some victories are explained by pedigrees, others by the clock, but the most memorable belong to the heart.

The daughter of Justify leads a compact, high-level field at Keeneland, where every entrant is a stakes winner Grand Job winning the Inside Information Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA LEXINGTON, KY (Special to Turf Diario)— Quality runs deep in Saturday’s Resolute Racing Madison Stakes (G1) at Keeneland , a $650,000 sprint where Hall of Famer Bill Mott holds the high cards. Leading the charge is Grand Job , the 2-1 program favorite coming off a decisive victory in the Insi

After several complicated weeks, the trainer will seek to reposition himself on the Derby trail with his undefeated charge at Aqueduct Iron Honor puts his unbeaten mark on the line in the Wood Memorial / ADAM COGLIANESE SOUTH OZONE PARK, New York (Special to Turf Diario)— It hasn't been an easy few days for Chad Brown on the road to the Kentucky Derby . Between unexpected injuries and significant withdrawals, the outlook seemed to be darkening. However, this Saturday at Aq

The Peruvian-bred standout meets Queen Maxima once again, bringing sharp form and the credentials of a successful international campaign to the starting gate. Princesa Moche (right) seeks a return to winning ways / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario)— In an always demanding setting like the downhill turf course at Santa Anita Park, the Monrovia Stakes (G3-1300 m, turf, $100,000 purse) will offer this weekend a new chapter in the rivalry between Queen

The 8-5 morning-line choice returns to Keeneland looking for a defining win toward the Kentucky Derby, leading a deep field under a questionable weather forecast Further Ado looks for a Derby-clinching performance in the Blue Grass Stakes / FAIR GROUNDS LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)— The road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) enters its decisive phase this Saturday with one of its most storied and demanding fixtures: the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland . Furth

The son of Courtier suffered a fractured sesamoid in a hind leg while training for the Grande Premio São Paulo (G1); his career highlights include victories in the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1), the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1), and the Grande Premio Brasil (G1) João Moreira with Obataye following their Gran Premio Latinoamericano / JCB The harsh news broke Thursday afternoon: Obataye , arguably the finest horse on the continent, has been sidelined by injury and wil

Undefeated in three starts, the daughter of American Pharoah will seek to solidify her position as the leader of the generation on the road to the Kentucky Oaks Zany puts her undefeated record on the line in the Ashland Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)— Sometimes, a horse's prestige grows without even stepping onto the track. That is exactly what has been happening with Zany , the undefeated daughter of American Pharoah who returns to t

France Galop has renamed the historic Grade 1 event to pay tribute to one of the most influential figures in the history of international racing and breeding The Aga Khan IV, an unparalleled force in the sport for over 60 years PARIS, France (Special to Turf Diario)— France Galop has announced a major tribute to the late His Highness the Aga Khan IV , renaming the historic Prix d’Ispahan (G1) in his honor. Moving forward, the race will be known as the Prix Aga Khan IV (Pri

At age 63 and following a winless drought of nearly ten years, “P. Val” provided an emotional spark at Turf Paradise in a tale of redemption and grit Patrick Valenzuela scores comeback victory at Turf Paradise / PAULICK REPORT PHOENIX, Arizona (Special to Turf Diario)— Some wins transcend the Beyer speed figure or the photo finish. Patrick Valenzuela’s victory on Wednesday at Turf Paradise was a win for the soul. At age 63, nearly ten years removed from his last trip to t

Aidan O’Brien backed off the training following a minor setback, but expresses confidence his star filly will be at full strength for the 1000 Guineas Precise stays on course for 1000 Guineas despite minor setback / COOLMORE COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland (Special to Turf Diario)— While caution is the watchword at Ballydoyle , there is no sign of panic regarding Precise . Aidan O’Brien’s leading candidate for the 1000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket is on a modified training schedule

The Into Mischief colt established his class in the Florida Derby (G1) with a closing kick for the record books. Brad Cox joined the ranks of Woody Stephens and Todd Pletcher by securing the stakes double with the Oaks victory Commandment secured his direct pass to the Kentucky Derby / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario).– In racing, as in life, there are gestures that define personalities. For Brad Cox , Commandment 's success in the Florida

The son of Señor Candy captured the Clásico Otoño (L) for the second consecutive season, drawing away with ease... MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special to Turf Diario) — Sí Señor (Señor Candy) is back. After a pair of uncharacteristic defeats that left fans questioning his dominance, the Haras La Concordia -bred standout rediscovered his peak form Sunday at Maroñas , capturing the Clásico Otoño (L) in commanding fashion. The victory secured a prestigious "double-event" for the Stu

Aidan O'Brien has confirmed that Gstaad and Albert Einstein will be supplemented for the 2000 Guineas (G1) after a computer error led to their inadvertent removal from the entries. The administrative oversight is a costly one for the Coolmore partnership, which will now have to shell out £60,000 in supplementary fees to ensure the high-profile duo makes the lineup for the Newmarket classic Albert Einstein (left) maintains his classic credentials and remains a live hope for th