The son of Santillano easily took the Clásico Gentlemen, despite carrying the top weight of 61 kilos Hiran was solid at all times / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hiran may not be the best sprinter in the country, but he is clearly in the group of the most outstanding ones. Returning after almost 4 months without competing, the son of Santillano stepped up to open his 2026 this Sunday at the Hipódromo de San Isidro , winning the Clásico Gentlemen (1000 m, normal turf), the best race of

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

Fighting back to return at the finish against Endor Rye, the bay secured his fifth consecutive stakes victory in the Haras Argentinos (G3) El Emporio turned the story around against Endor Rye / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Each chapter in the life of El Emporio seems to offer something new. This time, the son of Il Campione extended his dream moment with a brave victory in the Clásico Haras Argentinos , which on Friday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo premiered its G3 status. F

The son of Roaring Lion held off the siege of Arabian Light throughout the entire stretch; the Argentine Giustino flew low in the closing stages Fort George, on the inside, came back on top and defeated Arabian Light / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The tenth meeting of the Dubai Racing Carnival was a true party for international visitors, on a vibrant night that had as its culminating point the victory of Fort George in the Dubai Millennium

The lists of potential participants for the races to be held between February 13 and 14 in Riyadh have been released; for now, there will be no South Americans for the first time in history Forever Young defeating Romantic Warrior in the 2025 Saudi Cup / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).- Forever Young ( Real Steel ), the defending champion, will once again be the center of all eyes when on February 13 and 14 a new edition of the Saudi Cup Meeting is hel

The silks achieved a valuable victory with the daughter of Fortify at Santa Anita Park, and this Saturday they will enjoy the performances of the miler and Nam Phrik—the latter at Jebel Ali, Emirates Queen Sienna winning last weekend at Santa Anita Park for Las Monjitas / BENOIT PHOTO By Diego H. Mitagstein For a couple of seasons now, Stud Las Monjitas has expanded its horizons, aiming to race outside of Argentina , where its home base is located and where Camilo Bautista’

The son of Il Campione faces off against Super Inter, Endor Rye, and Holy Holy Rim in the Haras Argentinos, which debuts its G3 status at Palermo El Emporio has secured 4 consecutive stakes victories at Palermo / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The Clásico Haras Argentinos will debut its G3 status with a must-watch edition this Friday at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo. Open to horses 3 years old and up over 2,000 meters , the race—which serves as a launching pad for the Palermo de Oro

At 52, and after failing to obtain a license to ride in Japan, he decided to hang up his whip; he won the 2011 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Danedream Andrasch Starke and his hour of glory, when he won the Arc with Danedream / PARISLONGCHAMP European horse racing says goodbye to one of its most iconic riders. Andrasch Starke , the most successful jockey in German history and a respected figure at the world’s major racetracks, has decided to hang up his whip at age 52 , en

Jockey Gonzalo Borda, trainer Marcelo Sueldo, and Stud Pauli celebrated once again and boast a 60 percent efficiency rate this season Talento Emergente pulled away from Notable Island in the final furlong / HLP LA PLATA.- The numbers for jockey Gonzalo Borda , trainer Marcelo Sueldo , and Stud Pauli when playing as a team are impressive, rarely seen; and if it's at this city’s racetrack, even more so. In 2026 alone, they have a 60 percent total efficiency rate , with 9 wins

The undefeated colt, who had returned to training a few weeks ago, has a bone bruise and will not make it to the opening of the Triple Crown at Churchill Downs Ted Noffey and a huge disappointment at the start of the season / KEENELAND PALM BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario).— The Triple Crown dream ended before it even began for the top-rated colt of the latest generation in the United States. Spendthrift Farm officially announced this Thursday that Ted Noffey, the re

By the Book and Arabian Light are the trainer's cards this Friday in another great day at Meydan Arabian Light (left), one of Appleby's cards in the Dubai Millennium / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario). — This Friday's card at the Dubai Carnival has a name of its own: the Dubai Millennium Stakes (G3) . Scheduled over 2,000 meters on the turf, it has historically been the playground of Charlie Appleby , who boasts a crushing record of 9 victories in

The Stud Pauli horse is a candidate for the Especial Haras Firmamento in La Plata For Talento Emergente, the chance to shine at the top level / JUAN I. BOZZELLO LA PLATA. — Beating a horse owned by Stud Pauli , trained by Marcelo Sueldo , and ridden by Gonzalo Borda at this city’s racetrack is always a complicated mission. The team boasts around a 40 percent efficiency rate over the last year—truly marvelous numbers. Well, this Thursday they will attempt to strike again, t

The son of Galicado prevailed by 8 lengths in the Handicap República de Francia, gifted in the weights Billion easily cantered through the homestretch / HSI The "world-class lock" that was Billion in the Handicap República de Francia (2,400 m, dirt) , the feature race this Wednesday at San Isidro , played out with very little suspense. Carrying a permissive 58 1/2 kilos , the son of Galicado prevailed by 8 lengths , making his class and top form felt by his rivals, especial

Mother of the champions Blue Prize and Blue Stripe, she is now the granddam of Layabout, who won the William L. McKnight Stakes this Saturday Layabout was one of the stars this Saturday at Gulfstream Park / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special for Turf Diario). — On a vibrant day during the tenth anniversary of the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park , Layabout proved that stamina and speed can go hand in hand. Under a masterful ride by David Egan , the Patr

The son of Galicado appears clearly above his rivals in the Handicap República de Francia this afternoon at San Isidro Billion's class should prevail / JUAN I. BOZZELLO As is customary on Wednesdays, the racing program at San Isidro will be a lackluster one, filled with "alternativa" races and events for older horses. Amidst this unattractive menu, the Handicap República de Francia will provide a bit of class. With a distance of 2,400 meters on the dirt for horses 5 years

The chestnut, who was a key player in the 2025 selection process for a period, took the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L) Vampiro Zen clearly held off all closing charges / HLP LA PLATA.- After a period of being off the radar in major races, Vampiro Zen is rebuilding his image. The colt, who once showed great promise during the selection process stages here and in Palermo , returned to the winner's circle at the stakes level this Tuesday. He claimed the Clásico Oswaldo Aranha (L)

The son of Angiolo prevailed in the Clásico Eduardo Casey and will be shipped to the United States on February 8th to continue his career under the care of José F. D'Angelo Es Aristocrático and one last triumphal entry at La Plata / HLP LA PLATA.- Es Aristocrático said goodbye in the best possible way. He traveled once again to this city's racetrack, won the Clásico Eduardo Casey (1,100 m, dirt) , and is now packing his bags for his trip to the United States , departing on

The best female turf sprinter in the United States in 2025 will be one of the star attractions at the Saudi Cup meeting Shisospicy will go for her first international victory in Riyadh / BREEDERS' CUP RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario). — The desert is preparing to vibrate with pure speed. The Saudi Cup (G1) , consolidated as the richest meeting on the planet with a total purse of US$ 39.6 million , has begun to confirm its main stars for the upcoming February 14t