The son of Frankel switched to the dirt and was unstoppable in winning the Al Maktoum Challenge (G2); now, he is raising the stakes Meydaan won with ease in his debut on the dirt / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— Not all paths toward the Dubai World Cup (G1) are linear. Some, like Meydaan 's, are built from unexpected decisions, bold bets, and turns that completely change a horse's destiny. Because if one thing seemed clear after his time in Aus

The outstanding French jockey has won one of the most valued and prestigious awards in the United States ARCADIA, California (Special for Turf Diario ).— There are awards won on the track… and others built over a lifetime. For Julien Leparoux , the 2026 George Woolf Award clearly belongs to the second group. Chosen by a vote of his own peers, the French rider was honored with one of the most prestigious and valued recognitions in American racing, reserved for those who stand

The Argentine star will run next Saturday over the dirt mile at Oaklawn Park for a $500,000 purse HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).— After facing the elite at Gulfstream Park , the Argentine star Full Serrano returns to the scene this Saturday at Oaklawn Park , where he will be one of the main figures in the Oaklawn Mile (G3), a $500,000 race to be held as part of the Arkansas Derby (G1) program. Winner of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) in 2024, the John

The trainer, who obtained his license in 2022, looks forward with great anticipation to the major card next Saturday at Meydan DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— On a day where stars are plenty, one name stands out through both statistics and ambition: Bhupat Seemar . The Emirati trainer, a two-time champion here, arrives at the Dubai World Cup Night with no fewer than 15 contenders in competition—more than any other conditioner—in a display of power ra

The daughter of Treasure Beach achieved the best victory of her campaign in Peru and is aiming high this season On the inside, Se Va Colando proved stronger than her stablemate Domitila / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).— In a finish not for the faint of heart, Peruvian racing witnessed the confirmation of a filly that, after hinting at valuable conditions, finally made the definitive leap in quality. Se Va Colando , the Argentine-born at Haras V

The Wathnan Racing gray appears solid during the Meydan mornings, aiming to repeat his 2025 victory and once again overcome the Japanese star Forever Young Hit Show feels right at home at Meydan / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— Twelve months after shaking the horse racing world at Meydan , Hit Show returns to the stage where he built the greatest victory of his career. That memorable stretch run in the Dubai World Cup (G1), guided with surgica

After falling in the Cidade Jardim qualifier, the champion will not defend his title at Monterrico Obataye winning the Latinoamericano in Rio de Janeiro, in 2025 / JUAN I. BOZZELLO SAN PABLO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario ).— A difficult void to fill will be felt in the next edition of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1). What was an open secret was finally confirmed in recent hours: the notable Obataye will not be part of the continental event, leaving the race without

Jamie Osborne had a brilliant International Carnival at Meydan, and he aspires to a grand finale Brotherly Love has a difficult task ahead in the UAE Derby / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— Revenge is an inexhaustible engine in horse racing, and Jamie Osborne seems to have all the credentials to reclaim what escaped him by a whisker twelve months ago. Following that defeat by a nose with Heart Of Honor ( Honor A.P. ) against the Japanese runner

The Venezuelan trainer aims high in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) with the latest winner of the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) Bentornato on the Meydan dirt, ready for the feat / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— Dubai is not just another stop for José D’Angelo : it is a pending debt. And this time, the Venezuelan trainer based in the United States feels he has what it takes to settle it. On the eve of another Dubai World Cup Night , the name Bentorna

The number 1 steeplechase trainer in Great Britain will present the surprise Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) winner in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) at Meydan Ethical Diamond winning the last Breeders' Cup Turf / BREEDERS' CUP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— Accustomed to dominating the headlines in March from the heart of European racing, Willie Mullins once again left his mark on the Cheltenham Festival , where he secured 8 victories, including the two pi

The Japanese star's trainer and jockey are already in the United Arab Emirates; the list of confirmed runners was released early this morning Forever Young exhibits an impressive condition at Meydan / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— There are horses that win races... and there are others that define eras. Forever Young clearly belongs to the second group, and this weekend he will have the opportunity to definitively confirm it as he seeks to wri

The fantastic Peruvian jockey prevailed this Sunday in the fourth race at Tampa Bay Downs with Jess's Brew, coming from off the pace... TAMPA BAY, Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).— His arms flew once again; his mind, surely, must have traveled back to those days of glory in Argentina, wearing the La Quebrada silks, before that fateful spill changed his life forever. Closing from off the pace, leaning in to drive and hand-riding with that short, rhythmic whip—just as he ha

The Godolphin crack, the natural rival to Calandagan, will not be part of the field next Saturday at Meydan Rebel's Romance winning the 2024 Sheema Classic / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— The anticipated battle between two of the best stayers of the moment has come to nothing. The extraordinary Rebel’s Romance , one of the great globetrotters of modern racing, will not be part of the field this Saturday in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) on Duba

he son of Liam's Map stepped up strongly on the Turfway Park synthetic track and now begins to think about the first Saturday in May The gray Fulleffort virtually guaranteed himself a spot in the Derby / TURFWAY PARK FLORENCE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario ).— With a steady stride and a heart on his sleeve, Fulleffort finally found his reward on Saturday afternoon at Turfway Park . After a winter where his long-distance rallies always fell just short, the increase in di

With Hugh Bowman in the irons, he clearly prevailed over Numbers; the Brazilian Sagacious Life finished twelfth SHA TIN, Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).— In a season full of stars, the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000 m) confirmed once again that there is always room for a different story. and this time it had its own name: Invincible Ibis , who capped off a dream week for trainer Mark Newnham with a brilliant and high-impact performance at Sha Tin . With a perfect ride by

The veteran horse owned by Daniel Alonso added another graded stakes win to his career, this time on the Fair Grounds dirt Skippylongstocking continues to add victories to his formidable career / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special for Turf Diario ).— Skippylongstocking did not need much time to confirm that his recent triumph in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) was no fluke. In his return to action following that milestone, the runner for Daniel Alo

The Chad Brown colt was brave and maintained his undefeated record in the Louisiana Derby (G2), adding valuable points toward Churchill Downs Emerging Market (outside), showed class once again to secure the victory / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special for Turf Diario ).— It does not matter which 3-year-old Chad Brown sends from Florida to Fair Grounds : when the trainer appears here, one must pay attention. After winning the Risen Star Stakes (G2) on February 14 w

The Brad Cox trainee arrives on the upswing and with an ideal profile for the 1,800 meters, in another key race on the road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Fullefort with solid credentials at Turfway Park / TURFWAY PARK FLORENCE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario )—The road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) adds a new high-voltage stop this Saturday with the running of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3-1,800 m, synthetic track) at Turfway Park , and there, a name that demands attention with soli

The unbeaten colt from Klaravich Stables and Chad Brown will run this Saturday in the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds, aiming to make the leap and secure the necessary points to think about Churchill Downs NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special to Turf Diario)—The road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) always offers minor stories that fuel the illusion of Argentine racing fans, and this season, the name of Emerging Market is starting to gain a central spot on the marquee of expectations.

Following his frustrated performance in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), the latest Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner returns to the fray Skippylongstocking, a horse that makes himself loved / ADAM COGLIANESE HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas (Special to Turf Diario)—With the momentum of the best performance of his career, Skippylongstocking returns to the stage this Saturday as the star figure of the Essex Handicap (G3), to be held at Oaklawn Park over 1,800 meters. The trainee of Saffie