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Gluck made a grand debut in his role as Horse of the Year
In Peru, the notable son of Koko Mambo clearly defeated the Argentine-bred Super Lulito and won the Clásico Alfredo Benavides y Alfredo Benavides Diez Canseco (G2) for the third time in the last 4 years Gluck and another solid performance on the Monterrico dirt / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA , Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).- On an afternoon where the Monterrico sun seemed to shine with a special intensity to greet the king, Gluck confirmed that titles do not weigh him do
Mar 3


Trainers, jockeys and owners, stranded in Dubai and different parts of the Gulf
Given the escalation of bombings by Iran in the area, the airport was closed and would only reopen this Tuesday, if there is a ceasefire... Super Saturday at Meydan was held normally, despite the bombings / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The escalation of the conflict between the United States , Israel , and Iran generated an immediate effect in the Gulf and also hit the world of horse racing. Dozens of jockeys and trainers are currently str
Mar 2


Iron Honor confirmed his projection in the Gotham Stakes and is already looking toward the Wood Memorial
The son of Nyquist maintained his undefeated status with class and added important points on the road to the Kentucky Derby Iron Honor gave signs of being a serious colt in the Gotham Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SOUTH OZONE PARK , New York (Special for Turf Diario ).- The undefeated Iron Honor ratified everything good he had hinted at in his debut and, responding to his status as a heavy favorite (4-5), took the Gotham Stakes (G3, US$ 300,000 purse), contested over a
Mar 2


Class President caused an upset at Oaklawn and took a cinematic edition of the Rebel Stakes
With a great ride by John Velazquez in the middle of it all, the son of Uncle Mo surpassed Silent Tactic by a nose On the inside, Class President fought back to take the Rebel Stakes / OAKLAWN PARK HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- In an electrifying finish before an estimated crowd of 29,000 people, Class President put his head down just in time and took the Rebel Stakes (G2-1,700 m, dirt, US$ 1,000,000 purse) at Oaklawn Park , making a leap in quality
Mar 2


Rebel’s Romance, eternal at Meydan on a night of resilience in Dubai
The Godolphin horse added the 21st victory of his campaign in the Dubai City of Gold (G2), on a strange night of racing Rebel’s Romance, a superstar in every sense of the word / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- In a weekend marked by geopolitical tension in different parts of the Gulf , with episodes linked to the situation in Iran that raised attention in the region, Dubai decided to move forward. And the Emirates Super Saturday at Meydan
Mar 1


Commandment passed the two-turn test and has stepped fully onto the Derby trail
The son of Into Mischief, with Irad Ortiz Jr. in his reins, narrowly took the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park On the inside, Commandment resisted until the wire / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The exam was clear: to confirm that he could translate his single-turn dominance to the demanding terrain of two turns. And Commandment responded like a colt with big aspirations. The Wathnan Racing representative took the C
Mar 1


Romantic Warrior, an emperor without limits at Sha Tin
The superstar achieved his thirteenth G1 victory in the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup with great ease and is now one step away from the Triple Crown Romantic Warrior did not have to exert himself to the maximum / HKJC SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- There were no equivalencies. Romantic Warrior , masterfully guided by James McDonald , pulverized his 5 rivals in the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1-2,000 m, turf), the second gem of the Hong Kong Triple Crown , achievi
Mar 1


Medjool shone in the Clásico Verano and would be the Club Hípico choice for the Latinoamericano
The son of Constitution took revenge on My Way and could run the continental race again, in which he was second in 2025 Medjool is ready to run the Latinoamericano again / JAIME CORTES P. SANTIAGO DE CHILE , Chile (Special for Turf Diario ).- A consecrating performance was delivered by Medjool in the Clásico Verano Arturo Cousiño L. (G2), confirming that his racing maturity is going through an unbeatable moment. The defender of the silks of Stud El Mirador not only took
Feb 28


Knightsbridge, the "Godolphin boy" who wants to keep growing...
In a great moment, the son of Nyquist goes for another victory in the one-turn mile on the Gulfstream Park dirt, now with the family goal of the Gulfstream Park Mile (G3) Knightsbridge seeks to repeat the victory of his brother Speaker's Corner / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- Family history returns to the stage this Saturday at Gulfstream Park , where Knightsbridge will attempt to emulate his half-brother in the 82nd edition of the
Feb 28


Rebel Stakes: Litmus Test returns to the ring against Blackout Time
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario).- Bob Baffert’s colt will travel to Oaklawn Park in search of a strong victory and vital points in the race toward the Kentucky Derby Litmus Test makes the trip to Oaklawn Park in pursuit of Derby points / BENOIT PHOTO This Sunday’s Rebel Stakes (G2-1,700 m, dirt, US$ 1,000,000 purse) at Oaklawn Park promises to be a hinge on the classic route. With 50-25-15-10-5 points toward the Kentucky Derby (G1), the race usually catapu
Feb 28


The Peruvian mare Princesa Moche goes for another strong success on the Santa Anita turf
After winning the Megahertz Stakes (G3), now the daughter of Muwaary will run in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2) against Thought Process Princesa Moche wants to continue making history in the United States / BENOIT PHOTO After her triumphant passage into the history books, the outstanding Princesa Moche returns to action this Saturday on the Santa Anita Park turf, seeking to ratify her standing in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2 - 1,600 m, turf, US$ 200,000). The daughter of Muwaa
Feb 28


No Gotham winner since Secretariat has won the Derby; Iron Honor dreams of doing so
Chad Brown’s undefeated colt steps up to the mile at Aqueduct seeking vital points on the road to Churchill Downs Iron Honor winning in his debut / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA OZONE PARK , New York (Special for Turf Diario ).- At this stage of the calendar, a 3-year-old with only one performance usually falls out of the classic conversation. But Iron Honor does not fit the traditional mold. His debut on December 13 was so impactful that it forced observers to look at him with d
Feb 27


In Meydan, another 4 classics to enjoy while thinking about the big night
The Burj Nahaar (G3), the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (G3), the Jumeirah 1000 Guineas (L), and the Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (G1) for purebred Arabian horses complete a great program King Gold, at 9 years old, goes for the Burj Nahaar / DRC DUBAI, Emiratos Arabes Unidos (Especial para Turf Diario).- Bajo un clima de enorme expectativa, el Super Sábado en Meydan promete emociones desde muy temprano, con un programa de carreras que sirve de trampolín ideal hacia la gran jornada de
Feb 27


Julio Olascoaga and Antonio Cintra take a chance with the grey Mount Kosciuszko
The horse of Sky Racing will run this Saturday at Meydan in the Burj Nahaar (G3), thinking about reaching the Godolphin Mile (G2) Julio Olascoaga has faith in the Sky Racing grey / DRC By Diego H. Mitagstein For a long time now, South America has been a protagonist in different fields in the Meydan International Carnival , whether because of its horses or because of the many professionals born in our part of the world. For what will be a new edition of Super Saturday , ther
Feb 27


Rebel's Romance and Heart of Honor are the stars of Super Saturday at Meydan
The meeting, which serves as the final trial for the Dubai World Cup night on March 28, will feature a high-voltage program The globetrotting superstar of Godolphin, a nine-time G1 winner and earner of over US$ 15 million / DRC DUBAI , Emiratos Árabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario ).- The curtain of the great international events continues to rise with overwhelming force, and the Meydan venue is preparing to experience one of those days that define destinies. After the Pe
Feb 27


Jorge Ruiz goes for The Very One with No Show Sammy Jo, against Doña Clota and For Flying
The Argentine jockey Jorge Ruiz will ride the favorite for Saturday's G3 at Gulfstream Park, and will measure himself against the Chilean and the Brazilian in what promises to be a race with a strong regional flavor Jorge Ruiz Díaz is having a great Championship Meet / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park continues to vibrate at the rhythm of the great stars, and this Saturday one of the spotlights
Feb 27


With Ryan Moore, the Chilean Mufasa seeks victory in the Mahab Al Shimaal at Meydan
The son of Practical Joke will be the other South American in Super Saturday Mufasa will seek his first victory in Meydan / DRC DUBAI , Emiratos Árabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario ).- Super Saturday at Meydan will feature a strong South American presence, not only through the Argentine colt Legalaized ( Dabster ), who will seek glory in the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas (L), but also through a new and important presentation by the Chilean Mufasa , who will measure force
Feb 27


Napoleon Solo headlines an explosive Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park
The winner of the Champagne returns after several months of inactivity in the great prep for the Florida Derby (G1) Napoleón Solo winning the Champagne Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2-1700 m, dirt, US$ 425,000 purse) promises to shake up the stakes landscape this Saturday at Gulfstream Park , with 6 undefeated—or nearly so—ready to face off for the 105 points (50-25-15-10-5) t
Feb 27


Plutarch drops out of the Derby and Baffert rearranges his artillery
The Coolmore colt, winner of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), will not be in physical condition for the challenge Plutarch will continue with light training for a few weeks / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA , California (Special for Turf Diario ).- The road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) lost one of its strong names in the last few hours. Plutarch , winner of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), is officially out of the route to Churchill Downs , as confirmed by the racetrack's press office
Feb 27


Lasix, science, and welfare: when the debate outweighs the evidence
Prominent trainers and the National Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association published a letter in favor of continuing the use of the diuretic in the United States; HISA holds the decision in its hands The debate over furosemide has returned to the center stage in the United States , but this time with a concrete countdown. The letter that ignited the discussion was signed by heavyweight trainers such as William I. Mott , Chad Brown , Mark Casse , Jena Antonucci , and R
Feb 26
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