The son of Study of Man showed the ability to gallop and took the challenge over 3000 meters on the turf For Sons and Lover, a victory that expands his future / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- Great nights are also measured in endurance. And the Red Sea Turf Handicap (G2), with 2.5 million dollars and 3000 meters ahead on the turf, offered a full-fledged battle

The Bob Baffert trainee made up significant ground in the stretch to secure the win and a "Win and You're In" berth for the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1). Imagination came from off the pace to secure an impossible win / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  Dirt speed once again spoke with an American accent. The Riyadh Dirt Sprint  (G2), boasting a $2 million purse, fell

The homebred for the late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum secured an authoritative G1 victory in Riyadh. Oisin Murphy made it look easy aboard Royal Champion in Riyadh / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  At eight years of age, when most Thoroughbreds have already told their full story, the Irish-bred Royal Champion  decided to write his greatest chapter yet. The Karl Burke  trainee captu

The Japanese champion was unstoppable in Riyadh and clearly defeated Nysos, becoming the first horse in history to win the world's most expensive race twice Forever Young found the gap on the inside and from then on left his mark / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- History already had a place reserved for him. All that was missing was for him to occupy it once aga

The Portuguese jockey reached the pinnacle, guiding the colt to victory in the Saudi Derby (G3) at Riyadh, securing vital points for the Kentucky Derby (G1). Ricardo Sousa, still in the irons of Al Haram / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  As the dust began to settle on the King Abdulaziz  home straight, a new star among the 3-year-olds was born. Simultaneously, th

The Japanese sensation aims to maintain his dominance at King Abdulaziz, facing off against Nysos and Nevada Beach, Bob Baffert’s high-profile contenders. Forever Young, a formidable athlete who never tires of reaching for glory / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  There are nights that transcend the calendar and find their place in history. The Saudi Cup  (G1-1,800

The Red Sea Turf Handicap (G2), the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2), and the 1351 Turf Sprint (G3) round out the massive international meeting. Imagination, another strong hand for Bob Baffert in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  Beyond the Saudi Cup  (G1), the Neom Turf Cup  (G1), and the Saudi Derby  (G3), the high-profile card at King Abdulaziz Racecourse  is completed by a series of stakes races that, given the depth of the fields, provide a tru

The Japanese contender faces a deep field at King Abdulaziz, seeking vital points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1). Satono Voyage moved with ease during morning works in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  In just six editions, the Saudi Derby  (G3-1,600m, dirt, $1.5 million) has evolved from an exotic promise into a strategic fixture on the international stakes map. The race, held on the King Abdulaziz  dirt with Kentucky Derby  (G1) po

The mare, recently purchased for a fortune, takes on Shin Emperor, Silawi, Galen, and Facteur Cheval, among others. Shin Emperor won the 2025 renewal of the Neom Turf Cup / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario) –  The evolution of the Saudi Cup  (G1) international program has found a new emblem in the elevation of the Neom Turf Cup  to top-flight status. Contested over 2,100 m

His victory in the 2005 Preakness Stakes (G1) remains one of the most stunning moments in Triple Crown history. Afleet Alex stood as a sire at Gainesway Farm / ARCHIVE / GAINESWAY FARM LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).–  American racing has lost one of its great contemporary emblems. Afleet Alex , the 2005 Champion 3-Year-Old Colt  and protagonist of one of the most shocking scenes in Triple Crown  history, died at age 24 after being euthanized due to complicatio

The son of Orpen captured the Longines Conquest Chronograph over 1,200 meters, returning to the winner's circle in style. Condor Pasa delivered another victory for Argentine racing in Meydan DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).–  The latest meeting at Meydan  delivered a high-voltage Friday night under the lights, serving as the perfect prelude to the upcoming Super Saturday . With a blend of local grit and international flair, the spotlight shone brightest

The son of Full Mast, who had been nominated for the G1 Latinoamericano, will lose his spot if the result is confirmed; trainer Diego Peña under provisional suspension. Full Keynote: A fading dream / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina –  A bombshell report shook the foundations of Argentine racing this Friday, forcing a total recalibration of the international landscape. What began as a rumor quickly turned into certainty following a report by journalist Gustavo Gonzále

An impressive speed duel looms in the Jerry Honor; among the stayers, the son of Bodemeister is a solid candidate. El Epecuen has shone brighter than ever since dropping back to the straight / JUAN I. BOZZELLO BUENOS AIRES, Argentina –  A double feature of stakes action headlines this Saturday at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo , though the lower-graded event proves to be far more enticing than its program companion. On one hand, the stayers will meet in a somewhat modest rene

The filly captured the Fillies Mile, the colt took home the Sarawat Cup, and the Arabian star secured the Al Mneefah Cup (G1). Tedoum was unstoppable in the Riyadh Fillies Mile / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–  Bearing the unmistakable seal of international racing and set against the unparalleled backdrop of King Aziz Racecourse , the opening day of the Saudi Cup  (G1) weekend delivered high-voltage thrills, confirming Riyadh’s dirt track as one of the

In a formidable head-to-head battle from the gates to the wire, the son of Gidu defeated his rival by three-quarters of a length. Garboso Frank managed to draw clear only in the final furlong / HSI SAN ISIDRO, Argentina –  It is early in the season, admittedly. However, the spectacle delivered by Garboso Frank  (Gidu) and Beauty Sea  (Seahenge) in Friday’s Clásico Río de La Plata  (L-1,200m, diagonal turf) at San Isidro  is already positioning itself as a "Race of the Year" c

The son of Frankel captured the Saudi International Handicap, where Brazilian jockey Francisco Leandro finished a close sixth aboard Hans Andersen after leading into the stretch. Mickael Barzalona and Gran Descans stood out in the day’s featured event for Thoroughbreds / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–   Mickael Barzalona  completed a dream day at King Abdulaziz Racecourse  by winning the Saudi International Handicap Presented by Lucid  ($500,000 purse,

The Frenchman secured victory in the final two legs of the championship, edging out Norway’s Frida Valle-Skar and Britain’s Saffie Osborne. For Barzalona, a formidable moment in his career / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–   Mickael Barzalona  extended his professional golden streak by clinching the 2026 International Jockeys’ Challenge Presented by J Event  at King Abdulaziz Racecourse  this Friday, during the opening day of the Saudi Cup  (G1) meeting.

Aidan’s sons will saddle several runners in pursuit of glory at the Saudi Cup meeting. Donnacha O’Brien harbors high hopes / ARCHIVE RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–  The O’Brien  surname is once again taking center stage on the international scene, this time with a Saudi flair. In the build-up to the latest edition of the Saudi Cup , the young Irish trainer Donnacha O’Brien  is preparing for a special day at the imposing King Abdulaziz Racecourse , where this

The Argentine trainer, based in Denmark for 15 years, will saddle the Frankel gelding Hans Andersen in Friday’s Saudi International Handicap during the Saudi Cup meeting—a story of grit and perseverance. William Segovia en Riyadh, a la espera de una gran experiencia By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  On the eve of the world’s most powerful day on the racing calendar in t

At the end of the Dubai World Cup Carnival in Meydan, the Brazilian will travel to the Asian country to compete for 3 months Francisco Leandro confirmed to Global Media Turf that in April he will go to race in Japan / GLOBAL MEDIA TURF By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- From Riyadh , on the eve of the first day of the Saudi Cup meeting, Francisco Leandro once again face