King Abdulaziz begins to heat up while the construction of Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia's new racecourse, was announced at the Asian Racing Conference Qiddiya, the project that promises to revolutionize world racing By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).— There is a different energy in the air of this city. It’s not just the desert heat beginning to yield to the sunset breeze, nor th

The prominent American conditioner will send out Bishops Bay, representing King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz’s White Stable Bishops Bay enters following a victory in the Cigar Mile in the United States / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Armed with accumulated experience and the sense of drawing closer to the finish line, Brad Cox  will once again attempt to conquer the Saudi Cup  (G1), the world’s richest race, this time with Bishops Bay , the ambitious recent

The trainer will saddle the French-bred mare in the Saudi International Handicap, carrying the hopes of a nation outside the world’s racing elite Iradie was born and primarily competes in France, but will represent Belgium in Riyadh / GAELLE GERNAY RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Amidst the high-profile names and the usual powerhouses of international racing, Belgium will have a presence as unprecedented as it is inspiring this Friday in the Saudi Internation

The trainer and the superstar aim for a Saudi Cup double; "I thought he had fully matured, but he is actually still improving," said the professional about the champion Forever Young always maintains formidable condition / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Absolute conviction, full confidence, and a horse that has already made history. This is how Yoshito Yahagi  returns to King Abdulaziz Racecourse , with Forever Young  (Real Steel) poised to attempt an u

Jockey and trainer to team up with Galen in the Neom Turf Cup and the mare Goodie Two Shoes in the Red Sea Turf Handicap Dylan Browne McMonagle aims for another major victory, now in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Youth, talent, and international ambition combine in a partnership that has moved past the "prospect" stage to become a formidable reality. Joseph O’Brien  and Dylan Browne McMonagle  will join forces in the two major turf events on t

The Coolmore colt earned key points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a victory at Santa Anita Park Plutarch continues to make steady progress under Baffert’s guidance / Benoit Photo ARCADIA, California (From a special correspondent).— Patience, groundwork, and conviction. That was the path Bob Baffert  chose for Plutarch , a well-bred colt who needed time to mature and who took a decisive step toward the elite this Saturday by capturing the Robert B. Lewis Stakes  (G3),

The Brazilian jockey will ride the son of Frankel in the Saudi International Handicap, facing tough rivals, but with 54 1/2 kilos Francisco Leandro will represent South America in the Saudi International Handicap / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- For the first time since its inception, the Saudi Cup (G1) meeting at King Abdulaziz Racecourse will no

The trainer will seek his first victory in the most expensive race on the planet; Imagination is his card for the Riyadh Dirt Sprint Nysos looks in great shape ahead of the Saudi Cup / JCSA RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).- With intact ambition and a pending account that has kept him awake for five years, Bob Baffert will return next week to King Abdulaziz Racecourse with a clear goal: to win for the first time the Saudi Cup (G1), the world’s richest race

The Arabian jockey will be in the reins of the South American colt; the trainer goes again for the Saudi Cup with Rattle N Roll Kenny McPeek returns to Riyadh with expectations / JCSA RIYADH, Arabia Saudita (Especial para Turf Diario).- La experiencia local vale oro en el desierto, y Kenny McPeek lo sabe mejor que nadie. El preparador con base en Lexington confirmó que el jinete local y múltiple campeón en Arabia Saudita, Adel Alfouraidi , será el encargado de conducir a Ver

Mark Casse's pupil shone at Oaklawn Park and added very important points on the road to the Kentucky Derby Cristian Torres celebrates in the reins of Silent Tactic / OAKLAWN PARK HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas .- From promise to reality in just one month. Silent Tactic authoritatively confirmed his credentials for the Kentucky Derby (G1) by winning convincingly in the Southwest Stakes (G3), held Friday at Oaklawn Park , one of the most traditional stops on the Road to the Kentuck

At Meydan, the son of Kodiac was the great figure of Friday; Oisin Murphy and his first photo there since 2020 Dividend was the central figure in the Meydan night / DRC MEYDAN, United Arab Emirates.- The main race on Friday at Meydan featured Dividend, who claimed the Lord Glitters Handicap. With Rossa Ryan in the irons, he charged from the middle of the pack with a perfectly timed change of pace to defeat King’s Charter (Kingman) by 3/4 of a length. “Absolutely superb!” sum

The Brazilian jockey guided the Japanese Strauss to win the race that offered 1,000,000 dollars in purses Joao Moreira, from Brazil to glory in Abu Dhabi / ADTC ABU DHABI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).- History began to be written in bold letters from its very conception and was sealed with a performance that traveled across the racing world. The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Gold Cup (L-1600 m, turf) not only debuted a race destined to hold a privil

The race was postponed last week due to bad weather and will award important points on the road to the Kentucky Derby Strategic Risk is one of Mark Casse's cards in the Southwest Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- With some delay due to weather issues, Oaklawn Park resumes its path toward the Kentucky Derby (G1) this Friday with the running of the Southwest Stakes (G3), a US$ 1,000,000 race for 3-year-old colts over 1700 meters, w

The Brazilian jockey will have several mounts, 2 of them from the South American tandem Antonio Cintra-Julio Olascoaga Julio Olascoaga and Antonio Cintra will have several entries this afternoon at Meydan / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- This Friday's meeting at Meydan has all the ingredients to be unforgettable. The main event is the Lord Glitters Handicap , a race over 1800 meters on turf that pays tribute to the unforgettable G1-winning gr

The first woman to obtain a trainer's license from the Japan Racing Association is betting on Sunrise Zipangu in the world's most expensive race Kyoko Maekawa will be the first female Japanese trainer to run in the Saudi Cup / JRA RIYADH , Saudi Arabia .- Japanese horse racing does not stop in its ambition to conquer the world's great stages, but this time history has a special nuance. Kyoko Maekawa , who just a year ago broke barriers by becoming the first woman to obtain

The Italian jockey had a dream farewell in Rio de Janeiro, winning 2 races, including a G1, and receiving an ovation from the large crowd in attendance The last leap in the fantastic career of Frankie Dettori / SYLVIO RONDINELLI - KAROL LOUREIRO By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) RIO DE JANEIRO , Brazil (From a special correspondent).- Destiny, as fickle and romantic as few others, decided that the final page of the gold

With her victory in the Megahertz Stakes (G3), she became the first horse born in Peru to win a graded stakes race on United States tracks Princesa Moche (right) achieved what no Peruvian horse could do before in the USA / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA , California ( Especial para Turf Diario ).- Peruvian horse racing reached an unprecedented peak in the northern hemisphere. With a display of bravery and endurance, Princesa Moche became last Saturday the first horse born in Peru

The formidable Italian jockey will end his South American tour this Sunday under the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro Lanfranco Dettori and the statue of Jorge Ricardo in Gávea / JCB / SYLVIO RONDINELLI By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Envoy for Turf Diario to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) RIO DE JANEIRO , Brazil (From a special envoy).- Next Sunday will not be just another day for South American and world horse racing. The Hipódromo da Gávea , guarded by the Christ the Redee

This Sunday, the Sporting of Viña del Mar dresses up to host its best race of the season; Apolo Rey and Created, the candidates; the Argentine jockey Gustavo Calvente will ride Wallace Apolo Rey, one of the candidates for El Derby 2026 / JAIME CORTÉS P. By Fernando Ojeda V. / Diario El Crack Chile VALPARAÍSO , Viña del Mar (Special for Turf Diario ).- To speak of El Derby (G1) is plainly and simply to enter into one of the most traditional challenges of Chilean turf, and

Sue Magnier was authorized by the Japan Racing Association and will be represented by two two-year-olds by Frankel Coolmore will have colors in Japan, and 2 3-year-olds by Frankel that will represent them / EPSOM DOWNS TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- In a movement that marks a new chapter in its global expansion, Coolmore will have, for the first time, horses trained in Japan this season, after Sue Magnier , wife of tycoon John Magnier , officially received the