The European Horse of the Year stamped his authority in Tokyo, shattering the home team’s dominance in a dramatic finish that had it all Racing wide, Calandagan surged past Masquerade Ball to secure his fourth consecutive G1 victory / JRA In a finish for the ages—one destined to live forever in racing memory— Calandagan , the top-rated horse in the world, reeled in local idol Masquerade Ball ( Duramente ) in the final strides to become the first foreign horse in 20 years t

With Calandagan as the lone international challenger and a star-studded home team lining up against him, the iconic race promises another high-voltage edition this Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse Calandagan aims to deliver France’s second-ever victory in the Japan Cup / RACINGPHOTOS This Sunday, Nov. 30, Tokyo Racecourse will host the 45th running of the GI Japan Cup (2400m, turf), one of the most prestigious contests on the global calendar. With a winner’s purse of ¥500 million

After his controversial scratch from the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, the champion is set to return to action at Gulfstream Park, following the same roadmap that carried him to victory in 2025 White Abarrio aims for a Pegasus repeat / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario) —The name White Abarrio dominated headlines after the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), when he was dramatically scratched at the last moment in an episode that sparked controversy, co

The Quality Road colt became the first horse in 26 years to win the GII Hollywood Turf Cup in back-to-back editions Truly Quality and a déjà-vu photo finish / BENOIT PHOTO DEL MAR, California (Special to Turf Diario) —It had been 25 years since any horse managed to win back-to-back editions of the GII Hollywood Turf Cup , but that drought ended Friday thanks to the strength, maturity and stamina of Truly Quality , the Augustin Stables runner who once again shined over 2400

The mare—who topped the recent Keeneland November Sale—validated every expectation by capturing the Mrs. Revere Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Lush Lips unveiled her new colors in style with a standout victory / CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario) —The Kentucky autumn belonged, unequivocally, to Lush Lips . Fresh off her breakthrough victory in the GI Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland, the daughter of Ten Sovereigns turned heads again

The son of Not This Time became the first 3-year-old to win the race since Gun Runner accomplished the feat in 2016 Magnitude Fends Off Hit Show for a Victory That Signals Bigger Things Ahead / CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- Magnitude’s path has not been a straight one, but under the Twin Spires he finally found the reward that had eluded him since winter. After his explosive 9 3/4-length demolition job in the GII Risen Star S. at Fair Groun

Converted into the race that effectively crowns Japan’s Horse of the Year, the Japan Cup has revealed remarkably consistent patterns over the past decade. The favorites hold their ground, runners aged five or younger dominate, inside draws carry measurable weight, and the major players typically arrive via the Kyoto Daishoten, the Shuka Sho, or the autumn Tenno Sho. Data points that help frame the present—and anticipate the true protagonists—of Japan’s great international sho

The trainer is brimming with optimism about the unbeaten colt, a near-certain Champion 2-Year-Old Male of his crop Ted Noffey, a lock for the 2024 U.S. Champion 2-Year-Old Male title / KEENELAND HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).— Beyond the brilliance of the Pegasus World Cup (G1) and the traditional Curlin Florida Derby (G1) , the major magnet of the 2025-2026 season at Gulfstream Park will be the return to action of the unbeaten Ted Noffey , the jewel o

After his impressive victory at Kentucky Downs, the Argentine-bred will face a tough allowance optional claiming this Saturday over 1500 meters on the turf Quereme Pass in one of his victories over the dirt track at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).- After his unforgettable victory over the demanding turf at Kentucky Downs, the Argentine Quereme Pass will look to take another step forward in his U.S. campaign this Saturday at Gu

The filly, sold for US$3.7 million at the November sales, will line up this Friday in the Mrs. Revere S. (G3) Lush Lips winning her G1 at Keeneland / KEENELAND LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- Fresh off becoming the top-priced mare of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, where she was purchased for $3.7 million by Dixiana Farms, the outstanding Lush Lips will return to the races this Friday in the Mrs. Revere S. (G2, 1700m, turf) at Churchill Downs,

The rider will be chasing his first victory in the International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley William Buick, a Group 1 machine in 2025 / NEWMARKET HAPPY VALLEY, Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario).- After an exceptional year at the top level of world racing, William Buick will once again board a flight to Hong Kong with an unfinished ambition: to win the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) for the first time, on December 10 at Happy Valley. It will

The Uruguayan Donde Firmo, the Brazilian Nam Phrik and Mount Kosciuszko will look to add victories in the UAE, while the Argentine Perfect Love is also entered, albeit with a slimmer chance Mount Kosciuszko is a key contender in Jebel Ali for the South American duo / ERA JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario) – Saturday's card at Jebel Ali Racecourse will provide three winning chances for jockey Francisco Leandro and trainer Julio Olascoaga , working in p

Truly Quality, Balnikhov and Nineeleventurbo finished 1-2-3 in last year’s edition and will meet again this time around Truly Quality aims to repeat his victory from 12 months ago / BENOIT PHOTO DEL MAR, California (Special to Turf Diario).- The Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes (G2, $200,000, 2400m, turf) will once again bring together this Friday at Del Mar the same three protagonists from last year, in an eagerly awaited rematch that promises another thrilling finish over the mar

The Classic Empire filly denied a major upset by Corningstone in Churchill Downs’ traditional Thanksgiving Day feature Alpine Princess Becomes a Graded Stakes Winner at Churchill Downs / CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- With a powerful performance and showing real authority late on, Alpine Princess defeated Corningstone (Kantharos) by two lengths to capture the 110th running of the Falls City S. (G3, $385,000) , the traditional Thanksgiving

The three runners who locked horns in the Fayette Stakes (G3) at Keeneland will collide again this Friday at Churchill Downs Hit Show, a son of Candy Ride, winning the latest Dubai World Cup / DRC LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- Recent history could repeat itself this Friday at Churchill Downs , when three familiar rivals clash once again in the Clark Stakes (G2, US$600,000, 1 1/8 miles) . Hit Show , Rattle N Roll and Gosger —the same trio that fought out t

Coming off an eighth-place effort in the Saudi Cup, the English horse returns to action Saturday over 2000 meters Defunded in one of his California victories / BENOIT PHOTO RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special to Turf Diario).- After finishing eighth in the Saudi Cup (G1) , Wait To Excel ( Postponed ) will return to action this Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse , on a busy card that will also feature two auction races carrying SAR 500,000 each. Racing for Red Stable , owned b

At 48, he is ready to take on the demanding Gulfstream Park Championship Meet, where he sets his sights on reaching 6,000 career wins in his 30th season as a rider Javier Castellano, for more glory / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).- With the same passion that carried him to the top and his inner engine still burning as in his years of absolute dominance, Javier Castellano is already focused on what will be another season at Gulfst

The Grade 3, carrying a US$400,000 purse, features Raging Sea as the leading contender as she seeks redemption Raging Sea looks to return to winning ways over one of her favorite tracks / CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario).- Unlike the major summer holiday weekends, when graded stakes are plentiful, the U.S. calendar offers far fewer top-level events during autumn and winter. On Thanksgiving Day , this Thursday, November 27 , there will be just o

A Triple Tiara heroine, two-time Japan Cup winner and twice crowned Horse of the Year, she also left a lasting mark as a broodmare Gentildonna was a truly exceptional filly / JRA HOKKAIDO, Japan (Special to Turf Diario).- Japanese racing has lost one of its greatest legends. Gentildonna , a multiple champion, two-time winner of the Japan Cup (G1) and one of the most influential fillies of modern times, has died at the age of 16 . A daughter of the unforgettable Deep Impact

The trainer and the jockey topped the standings as Miami now moves into the strongest phase of its season Edgar Zayas back on top of the Sunshine Meet / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).- The Sunshine Meet came to an end on Sunday at Gulfstream Park with familiar names once again on top of the standings: Saffie Joseph Jr. clinched the trainer’s title for the 14th consecutive time, extending his remarkable reign, while Edgard Zayas celebrat