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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


Constitution Hill dazzled at Southwell and received an ovation before a massive crowd
With Oisin Murphy on the irons, the hurdles champion achieved an overwhelming victory in his debut on the flat racing scene Constitution Hill and a massive crowd at Southwell to enjoy him / SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE SOUTHWELL , England (Special for Turf Diario ).- British turf experienced one of those nights that remain in the collective memory. The hurdles champion Constitution Hill debuted on the flat and turned curiosity into a spectacle, crushing his rivals by 9 1/2 length
Feb 21


Forever Young, close to the top of the all-time earnings ranking
With his triumph in the Saudi Cup, the Japanese star took his bank account to US$29,451,610, just behind Romantic Warrior, who totals $32,794,848 in prize money Forever Young was second in the statistics of the highest money-earning horses / JCSA With his triumph in the Saudi Cup (G1) last Saturday, the Japanese star Forever Young took his bank account to US$ 29,451,610 and became the second-highest money-winning horse in the history of world turf, just behind Romantic Wa
Feb 20


Baeza changes hands: she will go with Bill Mott following the death of John Shirreffs
One of the best colts of the last season in the United States will now share a trainer with the star Soveregnty Baeza will share a trainer with Sovereignty / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA ARCADIA , California (Special for Turf Diario ).- The realignment of pieces in the American elite adds a high-stakes move. The G1 winner Baeza will travel East to join the barn of Bill Mott , a decision that comes just days after the passing of his trainer, John Shirreffs , who died on February
Feb 20


Puppi's Husband and Khamal, nominated for the Latino by Monterrico
The Argentine and the Chilean finished 1-2 in the Clásico Baldomero Aspillaga (G3) and were confirmed as Peruvianrepresentatives for the great event at the end of April Khamal and Puppi's Husband in the finish of the Aspillaga, last weekend / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA , Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).- The countdown toward the 2026 Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) has already begun to take concrete shape. The Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del SPC ( OSAF ) confir
Feb 20


Constitution Hill: The Hurdling Crack Set to Test the Flat at Age 9
With Oisin Murphy in the irons, the son of Blue Bresil, Champion Hurdle winner in 2023, will compete this Friday over 2400 meters on the synthetic track at Southwell, England Constitution Hill is ready to make his mark on the flat / GOOGLE SOUTHWELL , England (Special for Turf Diario ).- This is not a comeback nor a farewell. It is, simply, a curiosity that is shaking British racing. This Friday, the hurdles superstar Constitution Hill will set aside the obstacles to make
Feb 19


The Fountain of Youth is taking shape, and Napoleon Solo could be a major figure
A total of 23 colts have been nominated for the prep race for the Florida Derby, a contest won in 2025 by the champin Sovereignty Napoleon Solo and a likely return in the Fountain of Youth / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).– The route to the Kentucky Derby ( G1 ) will heat up again on February 28 at Gulfstream Park with a new edition of the Fountain of Youth ( G2 ). The 1700-meter dirt contest offers 105 qualifying points (50-25-
Feb 19
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