Bill Mott minimized the times recorded by the champion at Saratoga and assured that he maintains his goal of running the $7 million race at Keeneland. Knightsbridge awaits his opportunity, while Skippylongstocking has been ruled out SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Sovereignty continues his preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), the $7 million contest to be held at Keeneland, although his recent morning breezes raised some eye-brows due to the s

The jockey is confident both horses can make a swift recovery from their demanding performances in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) and the Prix du Cadran (G1). Trainer George Scott shares that optimism heading into British Champions Day at Ascot ASCOT, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Oisin Murphy may relinquish his British champion jockey crown this Saturday, but he holds two exceptional opportunities to take center stage on British Champions Day. With Bay City Roller

After suffering two severe accidents and undergoing multiple surgeries, the veteran jockey returned to the track to win 28 races during the last season in the United Arab Emirates, including the Maktoum Challenge (G1). Now he faces his 28th campaign with the same passion as ever DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).— Richie Mullen is 50 years old, has competed for 28 seasons in the United Arab Emirates, and still finds reasons to climb into the saddle every m

The defending champion will face Ombudsman once again in the feature race of British Champions Day, to be held this Saturday at Ascot. Bay City Roller, runner-up in the Arc, will be another key figure in a card featuring five G1events and several of Europe's top horses ASCOT, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Calandagan (Gleneagles) will face just five rivals in his bid to capture the Qatar Racing Champion Stakes (G1) for the second consecutive year, the centerpiece of Brit

The extraordinary Hong Kong sprinter will attempt to repeat his triumph in the world's richest turf race, offering a purse of 20 million Australian dollars. Zac Purton is not concerned about breaking from post 11, but he is worried about the condition of the Randwick track YDNEY, Australia (Special for Turf Diario).— Ka Ying Rising is one victory away from extending his extraordinary streak to 22 consecutive wins—an unprecedented milestone for a Hong Kong horse. The challenge

The extraordinary Juddmonte mare will bid for a historic third consecutive victory in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (G1), a feat no horse has accomplished since the inception of Champions Day at Ascot. Jockey Colin Keane remains confident she can bounce back swiftly from her effort in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) ASCOT, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Kalpana has a date with history this Saturday at Ascot. The outstanding Juddmonte mare will attempt t

The Argentine champion secured his second consecutive victory of the new season, this time over the Sha Tin dirt surface; at 6 years old, he appears to have finally found a sense of consistency SHA TIN, Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario).— It took considerably longer than expected to adapt to the rigorous demands of Hong Kong racing, but Dark Love, now racing as Kempes, is starting to reclaim part of the stardom that made him the champion 2-year-old colt of his generation in

The winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and the Preakness Stakes (G1) maintains his lead at the top of the NTRA poll, but the Japanese champion is right on his heels. With the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) drawing ever closer, the battle for American horse racing's ultimate honor promises to be thrilling LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Just 6 points separate Sovereignty (Into Mischief) and Forever Young (Real Steel) in the race to be named Horse of the Year in the

The D.J. Stable champion will look to improve on her runner-up finish from 2025 and secure the tenth victory of her career. The trainer will also saddle Measure in the same race, while Classic Q and Voyager will be among his other primary contenders at Keeneland ELMONT, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Nitrogen will get another opportunity to achieve glory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1), a race she knows intimately and where she came close to earning her coronation a y

The dual G1 winner will be one of the hot favorites for the British Champions Sprint at Ascot, where his trainer will also line up More Thunder, Lilt, and Division. The going will be decisive for the chances of several of his runners ASCOT, England (Special for Turf Diario).— William Haggas arrives at British Champions Day with aspirations across several of the afternoon's marquee races, but a major share of his hopes will rest on Almeraq (Dark Angel). The remarkable 4-year-o

The Japanese champion completed his first official timed workout since his victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, breezing 800 meters in 52s04/100 at Belmont Park. His connections are prioritizing endurance, with a clear schedule already mapped out leading up to his title defense at Keeneland ELMONT, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Speed is not, for now, the primary concern for Forever Young's team. The Japanese champion has already proved he possesses acceleration to spar

The defending Champion Stakes winner will aim to recapture his finest form against Ombudsman and a high-caliber field. Rayif will seek his third G1 win of the season in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. Christophe Soumillon will replace the suspended Mickael Barzalona aboard both contenders ASCOT, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Aga Khan Studs will arrive this Saturday for British Champions Daywith two contenders capable of taking center stage in one of the most important me

The Argentine-bred colt (pictured) prevailed in the Clásico Marina de Guerra del Perú; his fellow countryman Se Va Colando was edged out by a nose by Boudica in the Clásico Almirante Miguel Grau Seminario (G3), securing a 1-2 finish for the stable; Domitila also chipped in her share LIMA, Peru (Special for Turf Diario).— The dominance of Juan Humberto Suárez and Stud Jet Set at Monterricoadded another chapter over the weekend, with a haul of three stakes victories that confir

The daughter of Not This Time repeated her 2025 victory in the Keeneland stakes, this time edging Kehoe Beach by a nose with a formidable late rally. Irad Ortiz Jr. climbed aboard for the first time and proved decisive in unleashing her powerful final acceleration LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Time to Dazzle chose the same stage to rediscover victory, and she did it in the manner she knows best: rallying from deep off the pace. One year after her inaugural c

The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro validated her victory in the Del Mar Oaks at Keeneland, defeating Faithful Departedby 2 1/2 lengths. Junior Alvarado dictated terms at will throughout, while the favorite Luster disappointed to finish eighth LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Tam Tam had already conquered California, and now she has made Kentucky her own as well. The Rigney Racing filly confirmed she is in peak form by leading all the way to capture the Queen Elizab

he Argentine jockey traveled specially from Maryland to ride the son of Caravaggio and captured the Bricks and Mortar Stakes. He has recorded 96 victories in 2026 and stands very close to surpassing his career highs in wins and purse earnings in the United States ELMONT, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— Jorge Ruiz Díaz continues to add outstanding chapters to his impressive career in the United States. The Argentine jockey became the protagonist of a special afternoon thi

The son of Camelot, trained by Aidan O'Brien, dropped back from 1800 to 1400 meters and defeated the previously unbeaten Desert Castle by a neck at Newmarket. He took over as the ante-post favorite for the 2000 Guineas (G1), and his trainer is already contemplating a historic challenge for 2027 NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Darkness Falls has just demonstrated that he can win a sprint race against the finest colts of his generation while simultaneously keepin

The outstanding daughter of Knicks Go, who comes off a crushing victory by over 7 lengths against males in the King's Plate at Woodbine, returns to the turf this Saturday at Keeneland. Tam Tam, winner of the Del Mar Oaks, and the French filly Braida stand out among her primary rivals LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Luster has already proven she can dominate Canada's finest colts. Now, she seeks to conquer one of America's premier classic tests for 3-year-old f

Hronis Racing, owner of the son of Full Mast, confirmed to Turf Diario that the 2024 Dirt Mile winner is being prepared for a return to competition at Keeneland. His recent third-place finish in the Pacific Classic fuels expectations for another major performance By Diego H. Mitagstein Argentina and South America have plenty of reason to be optimistic about being represented once again at the upcoming Breeders’ Cup, set to take place at the end of this month at Keeneland. And

The experienced Irish jockey, who comes off winning the Canadian International with Arabian Crown and two million-dollar stakes races at Kentucky Downs, has decided to test his luck on a more permanent basis in the United States. This weekend he will begin riding at Santa Anita ARCADIA, California (Special for Turf Diario).— Jamie Spencer is ready to reinvent himself at age 46. After nearly three decades competing among Europe's elite jockeys, the Irishman has decided to make