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Argentine-bred Bismark Scores Another Easy Stakes Victory on the Dirt Track at Sporting, in Chile
Owned by Stud Los Leones and trained by Ximeno Urenda P., the son of Equal Stripes prevailed in the Clásico Jorge Lyng P. Bismark Has Now Won Four Stakes Races at Valparaíso Sporting / JAIME CORTÉS P. VALPARAÍSO, Viña del Mar (Special for Turf Diario).- Stud Los Leones and trainer Ximeno Urenda P. continue their winning momentum courtesy of Argentine-bred runners at the local track. Just a week after conquering the first leg of the local 3-Year-Old Triple Crown with Presley (
Jul 23


The Japanese Duo Masquerade Ball and Wurttemberg Fine-Tune Details for a Historic Challenge at Ascot
They completed a fresh breeze at Newmarket ahead of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1); Masquerade Ball will seek revenge against Calandagan following their tight finish in the Japan Cup, while Wurttemberg will look to capitalize on his stamina NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).- The Japanese delegation continues to fine-tune details ahead of next Saturday's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1), and on Wednesday Masquerade Ball and Wurttemberg
Jul 23


Fully Subscribed and Bless the Broken Renew Their Rivalry in the Shuvee Stakes
The two mares finished in a dead heat for second in the Ogden Phipps and meet once again this Friday at Saratoga, where Scottish Lassie will aim to regain center stage following a brilliant comeback effort Fully Subscribed one of the favorites for the Shuvee / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).- The absence of Nitrogen (Medaglia D'Oro), the dominant winner of the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), left the door wide open for a new chapter in a
Jul 23


Journalism Cracks the Top 10 in the NTRA Poll After His Victory at Del Mar
The winner of the San Diego Handicap made a major move in the poll conducted by the American racing press; Magnitude remains out front, with Nysos standing as the sole rival to garner first-place votes, while Forever Young and Golden Tempo stay separated by just a single point LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).- The solid victory achieved last weekend in the San Diego Handicap (G2) allowed Journalism to continue gaining ground in the race for the Horse of the Year
Jul 22


Calandagan Arrives in Peak Form to Defend His Crown in the King George at Ascot
The best horse in the world in 2025 comes off a victory in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and targets the double-event in the premier race of every season for older horses in England Defending champion Calandagan looks to have hit top gear just in time as he tackles this Saturday's renewal of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1), the crown jewel of the European summer season at Ascot, where he will bid to become only the fourth horse in history to record back-to-
Jul 22


Mi Confesión Aims for Another Victory in the United States
The daughter of Suggestive Boy, who has been running remarkably well in the States, will compete Thursday in a tough allowance feature at Del Mar DEL MAR, California (Special for Turf Diario).- The summer meet at this seaside venue will feature another prominent Argentine runner in action in the coming days. As anticipation builds to watch Full Serrano (Full Mast) clash on Saturday with Journalism (Curlin) and the Chilean contender The Goat (Midshipman) in the San Diego Stake
Jul 22


Hong Kong Closed a Record-Breaking Season Under the Reign of Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior
The two local superstars dominated the international scene, shared Horse of the Year honors, and spearheaded a 2025/26 campaign defined by historic figures in purses, wagering, and tourism. Ka Ying Rising finished undefeated and reached 20 consecutive victories, while Romantic Warrior completed the Triple Crown and elevated his total earnings to over HK$ 288 million HAPPY VALLEY, Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario).- Packed with athletic, financial, and attendance records, an
Jul 22


Lindsay Schultz, the Woman Who Made History in the Haskell Stakes
Less than five years after founding her own stable, the trainer secured the first G1 victory of her career with Baby Vino, becoming the first woman to win the signature classic at Monmouth Park—a triumph that promises to permanently transform a trajectory built on hard work and perseverance OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special for Turf Diario).- While much of the racing world was still talking about the upset victory by Baby Vino in the Haskell Stakes (G1), Lindsay Schultz was alre
Jul 22


Ascot Doubles Down: King George Purse to Reach £2.5 Million in 2027
The historic Group 1 contest will see another significant purse increase next year, reaching a record figure for British racing and taking a major step toward parity with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1). The decision comes on the back of the racecourse's robust financial health BERKSHIRE, England (Special to Turf Diario).- Ascot Racecourse’s ambition to keep the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) ranked among the world's most prestigious events will receive ano
Jul 21


Kalpana Challenges Calandagan Once Again in a High-Voltage King George
The Juddmonte mare will be one of the star attractions in next week's grand showdown at Ascot BERKSHIRE, England (Special to Turf Diario).- If the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) already promised an exceptional lineup, the latest confirmations for next Saturday's edition sealed the deal, ensuring Ascot's traditional showcase will once again assemble many of the world's finest stayers. Headlining the cast is Kalpana, who will seek revenge against Calandagan (Gle
Jul 21


Siempre Happy and Osmidas Secured a 1-2 Finish in the Handicap Pastor Victorica
Argentine-bred horses once again featured among the standout performers over the weekend at Hipódromo de Maroñas MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special to Turf Diario).- At Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas, Argentine-bred runners continued their strong run of results this weekend, led by the 1-2 finish achieved by Siempre Happy (Hi Happy, 52) and Osmidas (Il Campione, 59 1/2) in the Handicap Pastor Victorica, Sunday's featured event contested over 1600 meters on the dirt. Coming off a run
Jul 20


Knightsbridge shone with brilliance on an afternoon stacked with star power
The Godolphin horse delivered an impressive performance in the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G2), winning by 10 1/4 lengths OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- While inevitably overshadowed by the headline-making victory of Baby Vino (Vino Rosso) in the Haskell Stakes (G1), Saturday's stakes program at Monmouth Park delivered high-caliber performances, headlined by a runner who likely made his definitive leap into the division's elite. That distinction belonged to Knights
Jul 20


Chilean Bloodlines via La Dalila Shone at Saratoga Through Kathynmarissa
The mare captured the Diana Stakes (G1), delivering a eleventh victory in the race for trainer Chad Brown SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).- Some races seem to belong to a single name, and for years now, the Diana Stakes (G1) has been the exclusive domain of Chad Brown. The trainer reasserted his extraordinary dominance in one of Saratoga's premier turf events for fillies and mares on Saturday, capturing his eleventh victory in the $500,000 contest while le
Jul 20


Journalism Overcame a Dreadful Start to Win the San Diego
The son of Curlin put on his finest display on the Del Mar dirt, in a race that ultimately did not feature the Argentine Full Serrano DEL MAR, California (Special to Turf Diario).- What promised to be one of the summer's premier attractions at Del Mar lost a great deal of its intrigue just hours before the gates opened. The Argentine standout Full Serrano (Full Mast), who was set to return to the track where he captured glory in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) and later fini
Jul 19


Baby Vino Pulls Off a Massive Upset in the Haskell to Write a Historic Chapter at Monmouth Park
The son of Vino Rosso pulled off a stunning upset at odds of 28-1 in the 3-year-old showpiece, delivering a breakthrough first G1 victory for trainer Lindsay Schultz and jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. while securing his automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Classic Along the inside, Baby Vino dug deep down the entire stretch to fend off Napoleon Solo / MONMOUTH PARK The greatest stories in racing are often born when nobody expects them. And the 2026 Haskell Stakes (G1) delivered on
Jul 19


Johanna Walsh Capitalized on Thundering On's Defection to Authoritatively Conquer the Irish Oaks
The Joseph O'Brien's trainee inherited the spotlight following the unexpected scratch of the Epsom Oaks winner and responded with an outstanding performance at The Curragh, where she secured her first G1 victory. COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland (Special to Turf Diario).- Destiny opened a door, and Johanna Walsh wasted no time stepping through it. Following the unexpected eleventh-hour scratch of Epsom Oaks (G1) heroine Thundering On(Night of Thunder), the daughter of Sea The Stars as
Jul 19


Napoleon Solo and Chad Summers, a Story of Perseverance Seeking Another Chapter in the Haskell
The trainer will make his debut in Monmouth Park's signature race with the Preakness Stakes hero, a horse he discovered himself as a yearling, symbolizing the long road traveled to reach the elite level. On the other side stands Brad Cox with the favorite, Further Ado OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- For Chad Summers, this Saturday's Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park will be much more than a race for a million dollars. It will be the culmination of a journe
Jul 18


Knightsbridge and Skippylongstocking, a High-Flying Duel in the Monmouth Cup
The Haskell Stakes card will feature another major attraction bringing together some of the leading older horses in training today Knightbridge finished second in the Met Mile / ADAM COGLIANESE OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- While all eyes will be on the Haskell Stakes (G1), where The Puma (Essential Quality) will attempt to become the great Latin hope against Further Ado (Gun Runner) and Napoleon Solo (Liam's Map), this Saturday's card at Monmouth Park will
Jul 18


Splendora Seeks to Confirm Her Class in the Molly Pitcher
The winner of the latest Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) will arrive at Monmouth Park after an authoritative victory in the Shawnee Stakes (G3); Alpine Princess, Scalable, and Nerazurri figure among her main rivals OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- Splendora will be one of the headline attractions on the Haskell Stakes (G1) card when she leads the field this Saturday in the Molly Pitcher Stakes (G2-1700 m, dirt, $500,000), an event that brings together
Jul 18


Book’em Danno Was Once Again a Prophet in His Own Land
On the day specially organized in his honor, the American champion sprinter responded with another outstanding performance at Monmouth Park, authoritatively defeating Quint's Brew, and will now aim to defend his crown in the Forego Stakes (G1) at Saratoga before targeting the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) OCEANPORT, New Jersey (Special to Turf Diario).- There could not have been a better script for a day designed to honor him. Book'em Danno, New Jersey's three-time Horse of the Y
Jul 18
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