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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


Legalized will run the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas on the turf at Meydan
The Argentine colt, who will be ridden by James Doyle, changes surfaces after his failure in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) Legalaized goes for a quick rematch at Meydan / JUAN I. BOZZELLO DUBAI , Emiratos Árabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario ).- They say here that trainer Musabbah Al Mheiri was not at all happy after the very poor performance that the Argentine colt Legalaized delivered a couple of weeks ago in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3), which he entered as one of the cand
Feb 26


Sandman returns to Oaklawn and runs into Magnitude in the Razorback
The winner of the Arkansas Derby returns to the scene of his greatest conquest; Magnitude, hero of the Clark, looms as the great rival Sandman returns to the track of his best victory / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- The calendar is starting to heat up at Oaklawn Park , and next Saturday's Razorback Handicap (G3) appears as a pivotal race for several high-profile 4-year-olds. In this context, Sandman will return to the racetrack
Feb 26


João Moreira returns to Hong Kong; Magic Man is in the house...
The Hong Kong Jockey Club accepted granting a license to the Brazilian jockey, hired by trainer Caspar Fownes Joao Moreira winning the last Pellegrini with Obataye / JUAN I. BOZZELLO SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- The spell is ready to be activated again. Joao Moreira will officially return to the Hong Kong jockey roster in April , after receiving approval from the Hong Kong Jockey Club to ride under contract from the 7th of that month until the end of
Feb 25


Will there be a Bob Baffert in the Epsom Derby? There are 88 nominees for the English classic
The race will be on June 6 at Epsom Downs and will have a record prize of 2,000,000 pounds; Pierre Bonnard is the early favorite; the American nominated Greenwich Village Gstaad, one of Aidan O'Brien's 24 entries for the Epsom Derby / ASCOT The official publication of the entries confirmed that the 2026 Betfred Derby (G1), to be held on June 6 at Epsom Downs , has 88 three-year-olds in the race for a record purse of 2 million pounds. At the top of the international market a
Feb 25


Lucky Kid shone in Japan and added points toward the Kentucky Derby
At Tokyo Racecourse, the Godolphin colt took the Hyacinth Stakes, pulling off an upset; the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan is a second option in his plans Lucky Kid surprised most on the Tokyo dirt / JRA TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- The leaderboard of the “ Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby ” has a new owner, and he wears the blue of Godolphin . Against all odds, Lucky Kid took ownership of the Hyacinth Stakes (L-1600 m) last Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse , jumping to
Feb 25


Stinger Glass and the legacy of Life for Sale: Argentine blood conquering Japan
The son of Kizuna and the notable mare of Stud Rubio B. shone last Saturday in Tokyo, winning the Diamond Stakes (G3) Stinger Glass is the third offspring of Life for Sale to win at the stakes level in Japan / JRA TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- Argentine genetics once again raised its hand in the international elite. This time it was in Japan , where Stinger Glass , the betting favorite and under the masterful guidance of Christophe Lemaire , conquered the Diam
Feb 23


Costa Nova, the champion who chose the exact moment to bite back
Defended his crown in the February Stakes (G1) and joined an exclusive club in Tokyo, confirming that the 1600 meters of dirt are his sacred territory Costa Nova did it again at Tokyo Racecourse / YUKI SHIMONO / BREEDERS' CUP TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- It was not a desperate charge. It was calculation; patience; memory. When the dirt straight of this city's racetrack began to steepen, Costa Nova was still far back, hidden in the pack, traveling among horses
Feb 22


With Irad Ortiz Jr., Maggie Go achieved her first victory on United States tracks
The daughter of Winning Prize rehabilitated herself at Gulfstream Park, following a couple of performances in which she had not performed as expected Maggie Go blew past the favorite La Cantera / ADAM COGLIANESE / GULFSTREAM PARK HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The Argentine mare Maggie Go was able to achieve her first victory in the United States , chasing away some ghosts that had been generated after a couple of unexpectedly weak performances, f
Feb 22


Ka Ying Rising raced against history… and beat it by demolition
In Sha Tin, he achieved his 18th consecutive victory, surpassed the record of Silent Witness, lowered the record for the 1400 meters, and left the feeling that his ceiling is still far off Ka Ying Rising and a photo that says it all; marvelous / HKJC SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- There are horses that defeat rivals. Others defeat records. And then there is Ka Ying Rising , who seems to compete against time and history. His performance in the Queen’s Silver
Feb 22


With W Heart Bond, Ryusei Sakai seeks another G1 victory on the Japanese dirt
The jockey, who has just taken the Saudi Cup with Forever Young, will ride the mare in Sunday's February Stakes(G1) in Tokyo On the outside, W Heart Bond winning the Champions Cup / JRA TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- The major calendar of the Japan Racing Association lights up again this Sunday with the running of the February Stakes (G1), the first top-level race of 2026 on the local program. Contested over a mile on the dirt track of Tokyo Racecourse , the r
Feb 21


Ka Ying Rising goes for his eighteenth consecutive victory this Saturday at Sha Tin
The Asian speed star will run in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (G1), stepping up to 1400 meters on the turf SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- History knocks on the door this Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse , and the one in charge of opening it could be a phenomenon named Ka Ying Rising . The pupil of David Hayes will attempt to achieve his 18th consecutive victory, a figure that would make him the Hong Kong -trained horse with the most consecutive wins, leaving
Feb 21


Brotherly Love, Labwah, Fairy Glen, and Al Nayyir shined on the night at Meydan
They won the Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby (L), the UAE Oaks (G3), the Balanchine (G2), and the Nad Al Sheba Trophy (G3), respectively The filly Labwah dazzled in the UAE Oaks / JUAN I. BOZZELLO DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The road to Churchill Downs had a British accent on Friday night at the Dubai Racing Carnival . Trainer Jamie Osborne once again proved that he enjoys international adventures as Brotherly Love took the Dubai Road to t
Feb 21


Gluck was Horse of the Year in Peru; award for the Argentine-bred Gaza Strip
As in 2023, the remarkable stayer stood out in a new edition of the Premios Postín; the daughter of Hi Happy was chosen as Champion Turf Sprinter Gluck, once again Horse of the Year in Peru / JCP By Néstor Obregón Rossi (Diario El Crack Perú) LIMA , Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).- It was a truly equestrian night last Thursday at the Salón Reducto of the Casino Atlantic City . The Asociación de Criadores de Caballos de Carrera del Perú held the 42nd edition of the Premio
Feb 21


Bob Baffert dreams of big goals for Nysos after the Saudi Cup
In statements to the Daily Racing Form, the trainer expressed his satisfaction with the second-place finish of the son of Nyquist and admitted that he will work toward reaching the Breeders' Cup Classic Bob Baffert during the week leading up to the Saudi Cup / JCSA ARCADIA , California (Special for Turf Diario ).- The blow was tough, but it also left certainties. Nysos could not overcome the imposing Forever Young ( Real Steel ) in the Saudi Cup (G1), but his second-plac
Feb 21
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