The jockey delivered a brilliant performance aboard the son of Fortify, who was recently acquired by Jesús Campos, a prominent Paraguayan owner LA PLATA.- There are racecourses that are never forgotten. No matter how the calendar changes, which tracks dominate the statistics, or where new opportunities arise, a special place always remains. For Eduardo Ortega Pavón, that venue is the Hipódromo de La Plata. It was there that he took his first steps as a jockey and secured his

The son of Offlee Wild was 15 years old and had been standing at stud in South Korea, where he passed away due to complications following emergency surgery. He remains one of the most widely remembered horses of his generation, having gone on to sire 11 stakes winners during his second career stallion duties Along the rail, Bayern outduels Toast of New York (center) and California Chrome (outside) in the 2014 Classic BREEDERS' CUP Bayern, widely remembered for his highly cont

The daughter of Fortify stretches out further than ever before in terms of distance, aiming to secure another high-profile triumph on a card at Hipódromo de Palermo that boasts multiple feature attractions Making the most of the bridge holiday Friday, Hipódromo de Palermo has structured a highly enticing card, featuring several closely watched allowance races, attractive wagering incentives with guaranteed pools, and a stakes tripleheader that promises plenty of action. Amids

The outstanding son of Il Campione, who signed off his previous campaign with a brilliant victory in the prestigious Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1), returns to action as the overwhelming favorite In the midst of a divisional transition following the retirement of three-time champion Labrado (Le Blues), the local sprinting ranks now revolve around two major stars. On one side stands Le Cornette (Emmanuel), the leader of the moment and fresh winner of the Gran Premio E

The son of Angiolo enters the engagement after surrendering his undefeated record on the turf in the Clásico Estrellas Junior Sprint (G3) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— The final leg of the stakes tripleheader scheduled for this Friday at Hipódromo de Palermo will feature the juvenile colts in the Clásico Guillermo Paats (L-1000m, dirt), where a compact field of only five runners will go to the post. Returning to the main track at Libertador and Dorrego a

In the La Plata edition of the race, he became the first horse in 15 years to capture back-to-back victories in consecutive renewals LA PLATA, Argentina (Special for Turf Diario).— For the first time in 15 years, a horse has captured back-to-back editions of the Clásico 9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (G3-1600m, dirt), one of the most prestigious events on the racing calendar at the local racetrack. The feat belongs to Sabiyano, who achieved the milestone with a highly p

The exceptional dual Grade 1 winner makes her highly anticipated return following a nine-month layoff at Saratoga Race Course, the very track where she shone brilliantly during her juvenile campaign. She will share the iconic Spendthrift Farm silks with the progressive Goodall SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— The Victory Ride Stakes (G3), which this Friday opens the path for the sophomore sprinting fillies at Saratoga, will feature as its main attraction

The brilliant winner of the Irish 1,000 Guineas (G1) and the Coronation Stakes (G1) returns to Newmarket as the heavy favorite; the master of Ballydoyle aims to continue expanding his extraordinary harvest of top-level triumphs during a sensational European summer NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— After cementing her status as one of the premier milers in Europe, Precise will attempt this Friday to add another brilliant chapter to her career when she lines up in

The extraordinary Godolphin veteran made a triumphant return following a five-month layoff to capture the Princess of Wales's Stakes (G2) at Newmarket. At 8 years old, the seasoned champion proved that his competitive spirit remains entirely intact, while fueling dreams of yet another tilt at the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— At 8 years old, when most great champions are already enjoying life at stud or in retirement, Rebel's Romance c

The New York State Gaming Commission has issued a 30-day suspension to jockey Paco López after holding him responsible for the multi-horse spill during the running of the Wild Applause Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, an incident that resulted in four horses falling. The Mexican-born rider has formally appealed the sanction, allowing him to continue riding pending a final resolution of the legal recourse SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— The New York State

The Godolphin crack earned a magnificent 131-point rating following his spectacular victory in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, putting him in a dead heat at the top of the global standings with the elite Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising The breathtaking performance by Ombudsman at Royal Ascot carried an exceptional reward. The talented son of Night of Thunder officialy ascended to the summit of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, sharing the globa

The brilliant son of Maxfield, fresh off a spectacular victory in the Woody Stephens Stakes (G1), will continue his racing career throughout the 2027 season before officially entering stud duty at one of the most prestigious thoroughbred operations in the United States MIDWAY, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— Englishman, one of the most explosive 3-year-olds of the current American racing season, has officially secured his future stud career. Lane's End Farm announced thi

A magnificent trio of stakes races awaits at the corner of Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego on the holiday, featuring the Clásico Ignacio e Ignacio F. Correas (G2), the Clásico Diamond Jubilee (L), and the Clásico Guillermo Paats (L) On the upcoming holiday Friday, Hipódromo de Palermo will offer plenty of reasons to be the center of attention, aiming to draw massive crowds to its grandstands and heavy handle through the betting windows. The racetrack will feature a magnifi

Following his brilliant triumph in the Clásico 25 de Mayo, the evergreen 7-year-old son of Señor Candy is primed to capture another historic patriotic prize as he headlines a deeply competitive renewal of the Clásico 9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (G3) The afternoon centerpiece at the racetrack in this city will feature a high-quality renewal of the Clásico 9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (G3), contested over 1,600 meters on the dirt. Renowned as one of the most co

In a highly impressive performance, and while carrying the demanding top weight of 59 1/2 kilos, the daughter of Cosmic Trigger captured the Handicap Petite Ecurie with absolute authority The Handicap Petite Ecurie, the centerpiece of Wednesday's racing card at Hipódromo de San Isidro, delivered a compelling tapestry of notable storylines over its 1,300-meter journey on the fast dirt. Foremost was the authoritative performance by the highly talented Verenna, who recorded her

The innovative race series showcased by the Hong Kong Jockey Club delivered a unique and highly engaging afternoon of racing. Argentina, represented on the track by Sturdy Ruby, completed the frame in fifth position HAPPY VALLEY, Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario).— The Hong Kong Jockey Club has once again demonstrated its unparalleled capacity for innovation and showmanship by staging the "Eight to Glory." Contested this Wednesday morning (Argentine time) at Happy Valley, t

The Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi (L) and the Clásico Juan Vucetich will serve as the headline attractions on Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th, respectively End of Spring will run in the Clásico Otelo A. Orlandi / HLP LA PLATA.- The upcoming two programs at the racetrack in this city have been finalized, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th. Each card will consist of 10 races, showing a slight improvement in field sizes compared to previous weeks fo

Scheduled for this coming Saturday, the feature event will anchor a weekend of exclusive racing action at Hipódromo de San Isidro The two upcoming programs for next week at Hipódromo de San Isidro have been finalized, with the track taking full ownership of the weekend by opening its doors on both Saturday and Sunday. The weekend's main attraction will be the historic Clásico 9 de Julio (G2), contested over 1,600 meters on the turf for horses 4-year-olds and upward. As has be

The turf superstar will contest the Princess of Wales's Stakes (G2) this Thursday, looking to add another chapter to his illustrious legend NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— Following a well-deserved freshener on the heels of his relentless international campaign, Rebel's Romance returns to action this Thursday to spearhead the Godolphin contingent on the opening day of the Newmarket July Festival, where he will target another high-profile prize in the Princess o

The son of Montjeu was 23 years old and was still actively standing at stud at Haras du Hoguenet in France PARIS, France (Special for Turf Diario).— European racing has lost one of its most iconic names of the last two decades. Motivator, the brilliant winner of the 2005 Epsom Derby (G1) and subsequent sire of the extraordinary Trêve, passed away on July 3rd at the age of 23, apparently due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed by Haras du Hoguenet, where the son of Montj