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From San Isidro to Panama: Nux, a diamond seeking international brilliance
The colt that finished third in the Anchorena is already in Central America to embark on a joint venture between Stud La Buena Fe and Haras La Providencia Nux winning in San Isidro; now with high hopes abroad / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein The route of great horses is usually marked by ambition and the search for new horizons. For Nux , the colt that dazzled on the turf at San Isidro Racecourse , that roadmap has just taken an exciting and strategic turn. The son
Mar 20


Chip Honcho seeks to make the definitive leap in the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds
Following his great performance in the Risen Star, the Steven Asmussen trainee appears well-positioned heading toward Churchill Downs in this demanding test Chip Honcho winning the Lecomte Stakes / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special to Turf Diario)—After coming close to one of the biggest winter upsets in the United States , Chip Honcho returns to the stage this Saturday with a clear mission: to confirm he is ready to fully enter the conversation on the road to th
Mar 20


Green light for Calandagan, who travels to Dubai for the Sheema Classic
The superb Aga Khan runner will ultimately take part at Meydan; meanwhile, Docklands and Skukuza have been withdrawn Calandagan will travel this Friday to Dubai / ASCOT PARIS, France (Special to Turf Diario).— The 2026 Dubai World Cup (G1) continues to shape its buildup in a delicate balance between sporting excellence and a complex geopolitical context. In this scenario, the confirmation of Calandagan as a runner in the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) has provided a significant
Mar 20


Forever Young, Ombudsman, and Rebel's Romance are stars in the making for the DWC
The likely fields for the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting on March 28 have been revealed, featuring a world-class roster of international stars Forever Young, the top candidate for the Dubai World Cup / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special to Turf Diario).— The countdown is on for the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup , but this time the road to Meydan has not been the usual one. Amidst a sensitive geopolitical context in the Gulf, which conditioned logistical movements
Mar 19


Obataye could be added to the Latinoamericano roster, while Padre Roberto is nearly confirmed for the continental clash
Despite his defeat over the weekend, the defending champion of the previous edition would gain entry via invitation,following a payment of US$ 25,000; the Jet Set runner would enter as an extra-classified contender Obataye winning the last Pellegrini / JUAN I. BOZZELLO With more than a month still to go before the 42nd edition of the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) takes to the turf at Hipódromo de Monterrico , these are defining hours for finalizing the field. With all mem
Mar 18


Aidan O'Brien: the Master of Tipperary has his cards on the table
During the traditional Ballydoyle Media Morning, Aidan O’Brien detailed his plans for the 2026 classic season. From the raw power of Albert Einstein to the staying ambitions held for Precise, along with the "dark horses" targeting the Epsom Derby (G1), the Irish empire once again threatens total dominance Albert Einstein (left), of whom Aidan O'Brien expects to be a major protagonist / COOLMORE TIPPERARY—The gates of Ballydoyle swung open once again, and as it happens every
Mar 17


Debut and victory for Tuscan Gold in Venezuela, with Gustavo Calvente
With a strong campaign as a juvenile in the United States, he was acquired by Los Samanes at Keeneland and has now begun to generate high expectations at La Rinconada By Juan Carlos Feijóo González (Hipismo,net) The expectations surrounding the debut of Tuscan Gold at La Rinconada Racecourse quickly transformed into a resounding reality, confirming that the class the son of Medaglia d'Oro displayed on the demanding circuits of the United States remains intact. Under the g
Mar 17


Gary Biszantz, a man deeply passionate about the turf and the Argentine and South American horse
The former owner of Lord Grillo, Venusberg, and Brunilda, among others, has passed away at the age of 91 in the United States Gary Biszantz was the owner of Lord Grillo and Venusberg / GOOGLE The international and Argentine turf received the sad news this week of the passing of Gary Biszantz , a figure whose presence left an indelible mark on racing over the last decades. Founder of the emblematic Cobra Farm and a four-time president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders
Mar 17


The millionaire Dubai World Cup refuses to yield to the conflict in the Gulf
With the arrival of the American delegation and the anticipated journey of the Japanese contingent, the March meeting sustains its G1 dreams. Ombudsman will be the ace for John Gosden, while in France, the connections of Calandaganmonitor the skies before giving the final "green light" Imperial Emperor is sharpening his condition for the Dubai World Cup / DRC On the eve of its thirtieth edition, the Dubai World Cup (G1) currently navigates between the sporting glory it has
Mar 17


Sexy Star, the Argentine mare who continues her unstoppable run of stakes victories at Monterrico
Just one week after her victory in the Dardanus, the daughter of Equal Stripes has now captured the Gustavo Luna Vértiz (L) Sexy Star continues to write her story at Monterrico / JCP / JULIO VILLANuEVA It is not an editing error, dear reader, nor has last week’s page simply stuck to the current one. Although the names are repeated and the result is the same, what Sexy Star achieved at Monterrico this past Saturday afternoon deserves a separate chapter—the kind reserved for
Mar 16


Magic Power returned to his absolute best, capturing the Meiggs and securing his spot in the Latinoamericano
The son of Power World, owner of a remarkable campaign, shone against tough rivals at Monterrico and will now head to the continental showpiece Magic Power left a notable impression at Monterrico / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA The Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) added a new participant following the result of the Clásico Enrique Meiggs (G3, 2000m, firm turf), held Sunday at Monterrico . The latest qualifier is Magic Power , the remarkable chestnut representing Stud Valle Sagrado
Mar 16


Despite a troubled trip, the Argentine Queen Sienna finished 3 1/4 lengths back in the Santa Ana Stakes
The daughter of Fortify representing Stud Las Monjitas did not feel comfortable with the slow pace and had to be taken up in the stretch, losing the chance to finish closer; Violeta M failed to fire, and Ooty was a late scratch Take a Breath gave the Venezuelan Emisael Jaramillo another graded stakes victory / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California—Sunday at Santa Anita Park left a bittersweet taste for Argentine racing. While Queen Sienna ( Fortify ) performed quite well despite
Mar 16


Quereme Pass, a breath away from making history in the San Simeon Stakes
The Argentine fought head-to-head in the final straight and fell by just a nose to Sumter in the traditional stakes down the Santa Anita On the rail, Quereme Pass went down with all the honors and teeth-clenched determination / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California—It was so close. So close that for several meters it seemed possible that the Argentine Quereme Pass would write a historic chapter for South American racing in the United States . However, the wire arrived just an in
Mar 15


Incredibolt and a solid victory in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs
The son of Bolt d'Oro lived up to expectations and secured the 50 Kentucky Derby points that were up for grabs Incredibolt showed he has Derby class at Colonial Downs / COLONIAL DOWNS NEW KENT, Virginia—Just as doubts were beginning to mount and the Derby calendar was moving forward without waiting for anyone, Incredibolt delivered a commanding performance to thrust himself back into the heart of the generation's big conversation. The Pin Oak Stud representative captured
Mar 15


Ooty and Violeta M share the starting gate this Sunday at Santa Anita
The Argentine mares take a step back and drop down to the allowance ranks in search of regaining their form; it will be over 1300 meters on the dirt Ooty drops in class in pursuit of her first victory in the USA / JUAN I. BOZZELLO ARCADIA, California—It will be a Sunday to pay close attention to the action at Santa Anita Park from Argentina . As previously reported, Queen Sienna ( Fortify ) will be in the starting gate for the Santa Ana Stakes (G3) looking to continue her
Mar 15


Obataye fell to Pivot Central, and his trip to the Latinoamericano is now in doubt
Facing just two rivals, South America’s top horse failed to justify his overwhelming favoritism in the Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) local qualifier at Cidade Jardim in São Paulo, Brazil On the rail, Pivot Central proved game against Obataye / JCSP / PORFIRIO MENEZES SAO PAULO, Brazil—Racing always leaves room for the unexpected. Even more so when races are contested with small fields, where tactical developments can become treacherous and any detail can tip the scales. T
Mar 15


Francisco Leandro, or when success is not measured by numbers alone
The Brazilian jockey shone this Friday at Meydan with Blue Trail, celebrating once again to close out a personal challenge with the satisfaction of having given his all and earning his place Blue Trail and Francisco Leandro understood each other perfectly / DRC It was no ordinary Friday afternoon for Francisco Leandro . The Brazilian jockey emerged as one of the key figures during the final meeting of the International Carnival at Meydan , winning a beautiful race aboard Blu
Mar 14


Archivist brought the Meydan Carnival to a close on an afternoon that was brimming with storylines
The Wathnan Racing horse captured the Phi Advertising Handicap, marking a double for Tadhg O'Shea and Bhupat Seemar The blinkers made the difference for Archivist at Meydan / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—the Dubai Racing Carnival season came to an end on Friday at Meydan , concluding with a new celebration for Wathnan Racing , whose colors were authoritatively defended by Archivist ( Dubawi ), winner of the Phi Advertising Handicap (1600 m, turf), the feature race of t
Mar 14


Incredibolt will have several rivals to watch out for in the Virginia Derby
The race, to be held this Saturday at Colonial Downs, will award points on the road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Incredibolt seeks to return to Churchill Downs / CD NEW KENT, Virginia (Especial para Turf Diario).- El camino hacia el Kentucky Derby (G1) hará escala este sábado en el Virginia Derby (L), cuando Colonial Downs reciba una edición que promete ser una de las más abiertas de la temporada en la ruta hacia Churchill Downs . La carrera, con US$ 500.000 en premios, otorga
Mar 14


Argentine champion Subsanador is finally within reach of a return to action
Inactive for nearly a year and a half, the son of Fortify could run on the 29th of this month in the San Carlos Stakes (G3) on the Santa Anita Park dirt Argentine champion Subsanador is nearly ready for his return / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California—The return of Subsanador is beginning to take shape. After nearly a year and a half without competing, the Argentine champion is back on the international racing radar, working regularly at Santa Anita Park and moving past an inj
Mar 13
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