Winner of more than 5,200 races and a key figure in the campaigns of Curlin, Mineshaft, and Swiss Skydiver, the American jockey passed away at age 52, just days after undergoing heart surgery SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— American horse racing suffered a devastating blow on Tuesday with the passing of Robby Albarado, one of the sport's standout jockeys over the last three decades. He is remembered above all as the regular partner of Curlin (Smart Stri

The defending champion worked on Saturday with an eye on the major clash at the Ebor Festival, where he will return to York to face the Eclipse winner. His trainer assured that he enters in peak form, describing the eagerly awaited showdown as "what racing needs" NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— The countdown to one of the most anticipated clashes of the European season is underway. Ombudsman, defending champion of the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1), contin

Ascot confirmed the full lineups for Saturday's traditional team competition; the multi-time champion returns to the event after a 20-year absence, joined by Dylan Browne McMonagle and Saffie Osborne, while Yutaka Take, Christophe Lemaire, and Vincent Ho headline the remaining squads BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).— The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup line-ups are set. Ascotconfirmed this Monday the complete rosters for the traditional team competition to be contest

Haras Legacy achieved a sensational 1-2 finish in the Grande Prêmio João Adhemar de Almeida Prado, with Persano leading home Paid In Full, while Passion of Detail, representing Haras Santa Maria de Araras, made her top-flight debut with a devastating late rally in the Grande Prêmio Margarida Polak Lara RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario).— The first two G1 events of the Brazilian Breeders' Cup festival produced dominant performances and revealed rising stars set

The mare from Haras Rio Iguassu defeated Mc Arrocha by a head in a thrilling finish, becoming only the third female to win the most prestigious event of the Brazilian Breeders' Cup; the stud farm repeated the victory achieved in 2025 with the champion RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario).— The Copa ABCPCC Clássica - Matias Machline (G1) once again saw Haras Rio Iguassu take center stage. While last year they celebrated with the unforgettable Obataye(Courtier)—rece

The new Thoroughbred Championship Series set to debut in 2027 will offer a $5 million bonus and connect six of the generation's premier races. However, the exclusion of the Preakness Stakes has raised concerns and sparked intense debate regarding the future of the Triple Crown LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— American horse racing is preparing to undergo one of its most profound transformations in recent decades. Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the New

The son of Mastercraftsman, bred by Haras Firmamento and racing for Stud Jet Set, captured the Clásico Coronel Leoncio Prado LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario).— The Argentine-bred Master Leito once again proved he is in peak form by capturing the Clásico Coronel Leoncio Prado on Saturday, a traditional handicap open to all horses contested over 1,400 meters on the turf course at Hipódromo de Monterrico. Carrying the colors of Stud Jet Set, the son of Mastercraftsman and En

The jockey was in Montevideo for the stakes race held in his honor; the son of Sloane Avenue captured the Clásico Asamblea de la Florida (G3) MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special for Turf Diario).— It was a truly special Sunday at Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas, featuring the latest renewal of the Gran Premio Asamblea General de la Florida (G3-2,200 m, yielding turf) as the headline event, alongside a visit from Pablo Gustavo Falero, the legendary jockey who was on hand for the race r

The son of Not This Time will race next weekend at Saratoga and demonstrated formidable form in his final workout SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Riding a wave of confidence and enjoying the finest form of his campaign, Magnitude completed another key move Saturday in his preparation for the Whitney Stakes (G1), the blockbuster fixture on August 8 at Saratoga that offers a $1,000,000 purse along with an automatic berth into October's Breeders' Cup Class

In a sensational comeback, the veteran jockey was voted Jockey of the Year; just as in Argentina, the champion who won both the Latinoamericano and the Pellegrini was crowned Horse of the Year RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario).— Champion Obataye continues to add new chapters to a career already etched among the finest in South American racing. The son of Courtier received the ultimate accolade once again, this time at the Troféus Mossoró, where he was crowned H

At Colonial Downs, the Cherie DeVaux trainee prevailed by half a length over Infiltrate to earn the biggest win of his career; South African star Gimme a Nother captured the Beverly D. (G2) NEW KENT, Virginia (Special for Turf Diario).— Saturday's stakes program at Colonial Downs delivered two outstanding performances on the turf, as Supercharger and Gimme a Nother confirmed they are in peak form, establishing themselves as key horses to watch heading into the high-profile fi

The undefeated son of Take Charge Indy dominated the Saratoga Special (G2) wire-to-wire and already sparks dreams of following the Kentucky Derby winner's trail; Flight Command, a son of Flightline, proved a disappointment after entering as the favorite SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— There are still 9 months to go until the next Kentucky Derby (G1), but in American racing, it is never too early to start dreaming. Much less when a two-year-old colt disp

The Andrew Balding trainee defeated Precise once again, this time at Deauville, extending a flawless career record that solidifies her as one of Europe's standout performers of the season DEAUVILLE, France (Special for Turf Diario).— Race after race, Blue Bolt continues to confirm that she is in the form of her life. The remarkable Andrew Balding trainee extended her flawless season this Sunday by claiming the Prix Rothschild (G1) at Deauville, once again defeating classic wi

The son of Liam's Map became a G1 winner on both dirt and turf, while the Chilean representative turned in a massive effort to finish second; Robert Bruce remains the only South American to capture the iconic contest NEW KENT, Virginia (Special for Turf Diario).— The Arlington Million (G1) once again demonstrated why it remains one of the most prestigious turf races in the United States. At Colonial Downs, the star turned out to be Burnham Square, who confirmed his extraordin

The Chilean mare will face a crowded field of rivals this Sunday in the Glens Falls Stakes (G2), following her G3victory at Delaware Park SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Heavy rains forced changes to the Saratogaschedule, moving the Glens Falls Stakes (G2) from its original Thursday slot to Sunday. The shift has done nothing to dampen the appeal of a contest that gathers several of the top turf stayers in the United States, while holding strong South Am

The son of Into Mischief showcased his explosive late kick once again to capture the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), on a historic day for Todd Pletcher and Mike Repole, who dominated Saratoga with an extraordinary haul SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Having left unfinished business behind in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and the Belmont Stakes (G1), Renegade found perfect redemption this Saturday. Delivering a crushing late charge in the closing stages, the represent

The 2016 British champion jockey and legendary figure for Shadwell brings an end to an extraordinary career after failing to fully recover from severe injuries suffered last year at York. He now dreams of replicating from the trainer's stand the success he achieved on the track SUSSEX, England (Special for Turf Diario).— One of the most distinguished careers in European racing has officially come to an end. Jim Crowley, British champion jockey in 2016 and the reinsman behind

The daughter of Tiz the Law surprised the top West Coast fillies and mares in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1), securing her spot in the Breeders' Cup Distaff and confirming the outstanding form of the Canadian trainer in major California stakes. DEL MAR, California (Special for Turf Diario).— The connection between Saffie Joseph Jr. and California's major stakes continues to write memorable chapters. This time, it was Eunomia who kept the romance alive by winning the Clement L. Hi

At Saratoga, the son of the unforgettable champion will become this Saturday the first descendant of the undefeated crack to compete in a graded stakes, seeking to extend the promising start of the sensor's debut crop at Lane's End Flight Command on the work tab at OBS, prior to his sale / OBS SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— The legacy of Flightline will begin writing a new chapter this Saturday. After generating immense expectations since retiring unde

The Chilean multiple Group winner will face one of the most important challenges of his career this Saturday at Colonial Downs NEW KENT, Virginia (Special for Turf Diario).— The Arlington Million (G1T) will once again assemble several of the top turf stayers in the United States this Saturday at Colonial Downs, but for South America, there will be an added reason to follow the feature closely. The Chilean runner Gran Oriente, one of the region's standout stayers in recent sea