The Argentine mare will race today at Del Mar, making her third U.S. appearance By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Argentine mare  Violeta M. , racing for  Stud Las Monjitas , will make her third U.S. start this Saturday in the  GIII Goldikova Stakes  (1600 m, turf), the third race on the  Breeders’ Cup  program at Del Mar. The $300,000 event has drawn a deep field of 13 quality mares, where Argentina’s

The heavy favorite may be out, but with names like Sierra Leone, Forever Young, Journalism, Fierceness, Baeza, and Mindframe in the lineup, anticipation remains sky-high Sierra Leone Aims to Win the Classic Once Again... / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Even without  Sovereignty  ( Into Mischief ), the overwhelming favorite sidelined earlier this week due to a fever, anticipation rema

The Argentine trainer will retire after saddling the daughter of Remote in the GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff, a race he already won with Blue Prize in 2019 Sarawak Rim Galloping During the Week—The Hope of Correas and Everyone Around Him / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Del Mar will host one of the most iconic races of the  Breeders’ Cup  this Saturday: the  GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff  (1800

The Argentine Full Serrano will go for a repeat after winning the 2024 edition, while the unbeaten Uruguayan Touch of Destiny makes his North American debut in a fiercely competitive test Full Serrano, the Argentine Star, Returns as the Defending Champion in the Dirt Mile / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Del Mar will host one of the most anticipated races of the  42nd Breeders’ Cup Wo

The Coolmore filly arrives at Del Mar with sky-high expectations, while the Godolphin runner aims for his third victoryin the race Rebel’s Romance in His Recent New York Victory / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Del Mar is set to close out another edition of the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships  with a clash for the ages in the  GI Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf  (2400 m, turf)

The Charlie Appleby trainee will look to restore glory to the Godolphin blue, while Johannes bids farewell and the home team pins its hopes on Rhetorical and Formidable Man—with the Chilean Gran Oriente carrying South America’s banner Gran Oriente, Chilean-Bred and South America’s Hope in the Mile / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — One year after seeing their winning streak broken in th

Facing a deep and talented field, she goes in search of championship glory, while the Peruvian La Kika looks to rebound after a disappointing U.S. debut. Peruvian Star La Kika Faces a Fierce Test / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The final race of the  2025 Breeders’ Cup  promises to be a true gem. The  GI Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf , closing the World Championships a

The three major Breeders’ Cup sprints in 2025 promise pure excitement, with the Chilean star among the highlights of an explosive program Richi Seeks Chile’s First Breeders’ Cup Victory / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — In the  Breeders’ Cup , the sprinters are often the ones to light the first fireworks, and the 42nd edition at Del Mar will be no exception. The three premier speed con

After saddling the Argentine mare this Saturday at Del Mar, the trainer will retire from the profession and return to his home country—a moment filled with emotion, reflection, and a sense of closure Ignacio Correas to Bid Farewell to Training in the Distaff with Sarawak Rim / KEENELAND By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — There will be many horses and many stories at Del Mar this weekend, but few as tou

The son of Into Mischief kept his unbeaten record intact with a commanding victory in the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenileat Del Mar, securing the title of Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Ted Noffey, Class That Stands Up to Any Challenge / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — With the authority of a colt destined for greatness,  Ted Noffey  confirmed his status as the standout of his generation on Friday

After the late scratch of favorite Precise, the daughter of Ten Sovereigns captured the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Balantina slipped through on the inside, weaving past rivals / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The Breeders’ Cup has a way of weaving together stories, generations, and destinies. And on Friday, the tale of the  GI John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

After three consecutive Group 1 runner-up finishes in Europe, he gave his trainer his first win of the series by capturing the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, a triumph that also made him the winningest trainer in Breeders’ Cup history Gstaad made his strong European credentials count / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — On a day that once again underscored the dominance of the sport’s bi

The Chilean jockey treated himself to a special moment Friday at Del Mar, capturing the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies aboard the daughter of Gun Runner By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — On an afternoon charged with emotion and pure speed, South American racing lived a historic moment. Chilean jockey  Héctor Berríos , one of the leading riders on the California circuit, achieved the dream every prof

The daughter of Not This Time became only the second filly in history to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) Cy Fair and Irad Ortiz Jr. kicked off the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The 42nd edition of the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships  got off to an ideal start Friday at Del Mar, as the speed and determination of  Cy Fair  pro

The trainer oversees the Uruguayan star Touch of Destiny, who will make history in the GI Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, while also sending out the outstanding Journalism as a major contender for the GI Breeders’ Cup Classic Luis Cáceres and Touch of Destiny: A Truly Special Moment Awaits / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – Elegant, composed, and quietly confident,  Michael McCarthy  once

For the first time in its storied history, Juan Carlos Bagó’s Stud-Haras Firmamento will take part in the Breeders’ Cup. The homebred daughter of Remote, Sarawak Rim, will contest the GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff wearing the colors of JCB Stables, in partnership with Stud Los Melli Sarawak Rim sticks her tongue out at her exercise rider ahead of the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, US

Precise, Gstaad, and True Love give Coolmore a powerful trio of contenders in the 2-year-old turf races at the Breeders’ Cup Precise , a dual  G1  winner in Europe, heads to Del Mar as a leading contender / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – When the curtain rises on the 2025  Breeders’ Cup  at Del Mar, one name will once again echo through every barn and paddock:  Aidan O’Brien . Th

Brant and Ted Noffey headline the boys’ division, while Tommy Jo stands out among the fillies—setting up a pair of thrilling dirt showdowns Tommy Jo will be awfully hard to beat if she brings her best / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – This year’s  GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile  and  GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies  promise to deliver two of the most compelling clashes of the entire

The Irish maestro will look to break the all-time Breeders’ Cup record for wins—with the fascinating twist that two of his fiercest rivals will be his own sons, Joseph and Donnacha. Leading Aidan O’Brien’s powerhouse team are Minnie Hauk, Precise, and Gstaad, spearheading a world-class delegation Aidan O’Brien, ever gracious with the media, is dreaming of the record / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL

The Kentucky Derby, Belmont, and Travers champion was sidelined from the Breeders’ Cup Classic due to a mild fever—but his trainer chose calm and gratitude in the face of adversity Bill Mott and Sovereignty: Alone Together in the Face of Adversity / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – The Thursday morning sun lit up the Godolphin barn at Del Mar, but the mood remained heavy.  Sovereig