The Argentine mare will race this Saturday at Fair Grounds, making her debut under the training of Horacio de Paz,and seeking to bounce back from her disappointing performance in the First Lady Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Nanda Dea winning at Fair Grounds, in an image she will attempt to repeat / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special for Turf Diario). — This afternoon’s major card at Fair Grounds will feature an Argentine and South American protagonist with the return t

The gray filly ran spectacularly despite a decisive start; she dominated in the stretch, but Labwah fought back in the closing stages to defeat her by just half a head Labwah fought back along the inside to snatch the victory away from Tjareed / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario). — The South American delegation came within a whisker of celebrating a high-impact victory this Friday at Meydan Racecourse . In the Cocoa Beach Stakes (1,600m, dirt) —the lo

The son of Justify has a strong opportunity, with Irad Ortiz Jr. in the irons and on a track where he feels comfortable Just a Touch, the favorite for the Louisiana Stakes / KENTUCKY DERBY NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special for Turf Diario). — The Louisiana Stakes (G3) is often a key stop for older horses looking to establish themselves on the local big circuit, and this Saturday's edition at Fair Grounds is no exception. With $175,000 in purses and a 1,700-meter trip on the

This Saturday, Chip Honcho and Crown the Buckeye will face off once again, after finishing 1-2 in the Gun Runner Stakes (L) last December. Chip Honcho looks to repeat his victory from the Gun Runner Stakes / FAIR GROUNDS NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special for Turf Diario). — The Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) makes another stop on the dirt at Fair Grounds . It’s not just any stop; it’s the moment to confirm whether what was seen in the Gun Runner Stakes (L) was a matter of a

The 2024 Pellegrini winner faltered in the Prince Khalid Abdullah Cup (L), finishing 17 1/2 lengths behind Bolide Porto, who won for the second consecutive season and qualified for the Neom Turf Cup (G1) Bolide Porto won a beautiful race along the inside, with Camilo Ospina / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario). — It was not the dream afternoon for the Argentine Intense for Me (Fortify) , winner of the 2024 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) , who finished se

The daughter of Remote faltered in a allowance race at Gulfstream Park, finishing further back than she did in the Breeders' Cup Distaff Senza Parole and a comfortable victory, wearing the Don Alberto silks / GULFSTREAM PARK HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — There was great anticipation this Thursday for the second U.S. start of Sarawak Rim , following her more than acceptable performance in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) last November at Del Mar , which

This was confirmed by his trainer, John Sadler, following his latest workout, where he clocked 1000 meters in 59.20 seconds Full Serrano is focusing on the Pegasus World Cup / BREEDERS' CUP The presence of Full Serrano in the upcoming edition of the Pegasus World Cup (G1) is beginning to take concrete shape and is already generating special expectations, not only due to the prestige of the event but also because of what it represents for the recent history of Argentine rac

The mare, who will be ridden by Joel Rosario, is a strong contender in the race that will grant a spot in the 2026 Saudi Cup Rattle N Roll won the Custodian in 2025 / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario). — With the focus set on the major goal of the international winter, the 2026 Saudi Cup (G1) , King Abdulaziz Racecourse will host a high-profile meeting this weekend. The card is headlined by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (G3) , a qualifying race

The 2024 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (G1) winner is set to compete this Friday in the Prince Khalid Abdullah Cup (L), a vital qualifier for the Neom Turf Cup (G1) scheduled for mid-February during the Saudi Cup weekend RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).—Will the fourth time be the charm for Intense for Me at King Abdulaziz? The answer lies with the Argentine horse himself, who this Friday will compete in the Prince Khalid Abdullah Cup (L) over 2100 meters, a ra

The South African mare stands as the one to beat in the Cape Verdi (G2); additionally, the card features the Cocoa Beach Stakes and the Vazirabad Handicap; Francisco Leandro has several mounts, some with strong chances South African Dual G1 Winner Quid Pro Quo Ready for Dubai Challenge / GENTILEZA JCSA DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).—The action in the desert is relentless, and this Friday Meydan Racecourse will be dressed in gala to host a marathon 10-

Following a start in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar, and with a recent trainer change, the daughter of Remote returns in an allowance optional claiming race seeking to regain her confidence Sarawak Rim During One of Her Victories at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida.— The road to redemption often requires patience, and for Sarawak Rim , the wait has come to an end. This Thursday, under the Florida sun, the daughter of Remote will return to off

El Kodigo Bypasses Saudi Cup Meeting, Continues Preparation for Return El Kodigo Training Over Riyadh Dirt Ahead of Competitive Return / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia.— When the nomination lists for the Saudi Cup (G1) and its formidable undercard were released a few days ago, it was highly striking that the Argentine champion El Kodigo was not entered in any of them. The colt has been based here since a disappointing run in the 2025 edition of the world's richest race. Questi

The 2025 Champion Juvenile Filly Grandinata Impresses in Turf Debut at Maroñas Grandinata Notches Perfect Turf Debut / MAROÑAS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay.— Returning from a layoff and dropping back to a sprint distance, the talented Grandinata rebranded her campaign on Sunday, promising a 2026 season that could rival her formidable haul from last year. Inactive since September, the daughter of Trinniberg and Granduca (Exchange Rate) was the star of the show at Hipódromo Naciona

Returning from a layoff, she finished second, a half-length behind Literate on the Turfway Park synthetic surface, capping an excellent weekend for South American mares Devassa yielded in the final strides / TURFWAY PARK FLORENCE, Kentucky.— Turfway Park became a stage of vindication for South American racing. In a card marked by regional talent, the Brazilian-bred Devassa —a standout in Maroñas—delivered a highly encouraging performance, finishing a gallant second in the

The jockey teamed up with Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga for the first victory of Camilo Bautista's silks in the United Arab Emirates Nam Phrik and Francisco Leandro were unstoppable when they launched their late bid / JEBEL ALI JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates.— Life is sweet for the team of Francisco Leandro and trainers Antonio Cintra and Julio Olascoaga , who are enjoying a high-flying start to the season. After shining on Friday with Miss Yechance (Cotai Glory) —wh

Returning from a layoff of several months, the Argentine mare finished third, beaten 3 lengths, after trailing far back in the early stages Ooty’s head appeared along the rail, while Margarita Girl secured her biggest career victory / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California.— The weekend at Santa Anita Park turned into a dream come true for trainer Mark Glatt and the Saints or Sinners stable. Just 24 hours after capturing the San Vicente Stakes (G2) with So Happy (Runhappy) ,

The son of Runhappy upset the heavy favorite, punching his ticket to the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park So Happy handled the task with ease / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, California (Special to Turf Diario).- Those who dismissed his 38-1 winning debut at Del Mar as a stroke of luck were forced to yield to the evidence this Saturday at Santa Anita Park . So Happy (Runhappy) demonstrated he possesses the class necessary for the big leagues by authoritatively capturing the Sa

The daughter of Dabster aims to become the second Argentine-bred mare to capture the event, following in the footsteps of Miss Terrible in 2005 Ooty set to finally take the track at Santa Anita Park / JUAN I. BOZZELLO ARCADIA, California.— Only one Argentine-bred mare has ever captured the Las Flores Stakes (G3-1200m, dirt, $100,000) at Santa Anita Park : the unforgettable champion Miss Terrible (Numerous) in 2005 . This Sunday, Ooty will attempt to secure a second victo

The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner will head to the Middle East under the care of José D'Angelo Shisospicy, formidable in her quest for a Riyadh score / BREEDERS' CUP HALLANDALE, Florida.- Shisospicy , the filly who dazzled in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) , has finalized her 2026 calendar for a year that promises high-stakes excitement. Connections of the bay utilized the FanDuel TV airwaves to announce a five-stop campaign aimed at crowning her the absolute queen o

Enrique Martín Ferro and Martín Valle celebrated their first international victory with the daughter of Fortify Martana, Martín Valle, and Enrique Martín Ferro, a formidable team / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent to Montevideo, Uruguay) MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special for Turf Diario). — While some victories can be chalked up to luck, Martana’s triumph in last Tuesday’s Gran Premio Ciudad de Montevideo (G1) at Maroñas belongs in a different cate