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Lead Artist Rallies to Deny Dancing Gemini in Lockinge Stakes
The son of Dubawi had been headed by his rival, but displayed both class and grit to emerge as the standout performer on Saturday...


Ascoli Piceno delivered a classy performance to take the Victoria Mile and secure her spot in the Breeders’ Cup
The daughter of Daiwa Major lived up to her favoritism in Tokyo, earning an automatic berth into the GI Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare...


Another Major Win for Ignacio Correas: Utah Beach Captures the Louisville Stakes
The gray colt continues to prove himself as a legitimate distance performer, shining this time at Churchill Downs with a performance just...


A Shock, Chaos... and a Miracle: Journalism Wins a Preakness for the Ages
In a Chaotic Stretch, Don Alberto's Colt Fought Through Like a Champion to Capture the Second Jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown Journalism...


Carlos Heller, Don Alberto and the Chilean Dream Aiming for Glory in the Preakness with Journalism
The breeder recalls how the project was born in Kentucky—the missteps, the milestones, and the dream of winning a Triple Crown jewel with...


Margie’s Intention Quickly Pays Off With Black-Eyed Susan Victory
Recently Acquired by WinStar Farm and Baron Stable, Margie’s Intention Takes Pimlico Feature No Problem with the Pimlico Slop for...


Ayra Stark to Make U.S. Debut on the Fabled Churchill Downs Dirt
The Argentine mare trained by Ignacio Corres Jr. will take on a tough allowance race next Sunday Ayra Stark said goodbye with a victory...


Journalism Favored Among Nine Expected for G1 Preakness Stakes
The second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown will be run next Saturday over 1,900 meters on the dirt at Pimlico Journalism seeks redemption...


The Strongest Passion Against Fate: Altair Domingos Returned in Brazil with Two Wins and a Story That Sends Shivers Down the Spine
Without Warning, Half-Physically and with a Heart Full: The Jockey Who Shone with La Providencia Felt the Rush of Competition Again...


Blueblood Pedigrees Shine as Henri Matisse and Zarigana Capture French Guineas at ParisLongchamp
Coolmore’s colt dug in gamely to win by a head, while the Aga Khan’s filly held on by just a nose Henri Matisse Dug In Along the Rail to...


Hill Road, the Colt That Won the Peter Pan and Whose Dam Raced in Argentina
The Son of Quality Road Shone at Belmont at the Big A and Is Now Qualified for the Belmont Stakes; Exotic Notion Carried the RDI Silks at...


Altair Domingos: The Courage to Come Back on an Emotionally Charged Afternoon
After 1,464 days, Brazilian jockey Altair Domingos returned to the winner’s circle at Paraná, putting behind him the injury that had...


Michael Banahan: “It was the most incredible weekend we could have possibly had”
Godolphin USA’s key voice reflects on the achievements of Sovereignty, Good Cheer, and the European triumphs, with eyes now set on the...


Captain Cook looms as the favorite for the GIII Peter Pan S., a traditional prep on the road to the GI Belmont Stakes
The St. Elias Stable-owned colt, who finished fourth as the favorite in the GII Wood Memorial , figures prominently for Saturday's...


Sovereignty won't pursue the Triple Crown, reigniting debate over the racing calendar
The Kentucky Derby-winning colt will rest until the Belmont, making him the fourth recent winner to skip the trip to Pimlico since 2019...


Dream Alliance restored Fazenda Mondesir to glory in the G1 Grande Prêmio São Paulo
A full brother to fellow G1 winner Cold Heart, who competed in the most recent edition of the G1 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, Dream...


Redentor captured the spotlight in Japan's prestigious Tenno Sho Spring (G1), but the performance of a son of Argentine mare Furia Azteca turned plenty of heads along the way
With Damian Lane in the irons, the son of Rulership got the better of Byzantine Dream over the turf at Kyoto Redentor...


Canal Beagle, Out of Argentine Champion Sobradora Inc, Takes Japan’s Unicorn Stakes
The colt by Real Steel—sire of Japanese sensation Forever Young—delivered a standout performance over the Kyoto dirt, notching his third...


Spazzatura Answers the Call in G1 Gran Premio Hipódromo Chile
The Juan Pablo Baeza-trained son of Constitution prevailed by three-quarters of a length over Frateli La Vita in the historic 2200-meter...


Desert Flower Captures 1000 Guineas as Godolphin Completes Historic Sweep
Between Friday and Sunday, Sheikh Mohammed's royal blue silks were carried to victory in both Newmarket Classics, the G1 1000...


Mindframe Earns First G1 Victory in Churchill Downs Stakes
Constitution's son kept his forward momentum, outfinishing Banishing and a resurgent Nysos, who returned in style after more than a year...


Edict Let Victory Slip Away at the Wire in the Beaugay Stakes
In her return to the track, the Argentine champion finished second, just half a length behind the Irish-bred Dynamic Pricing In the final...


Think Big, a grandson of Argentine G1 winner Qué Piensa Cat, shone brightly on Kentucky Derby Day
The Godolphin homebred captured the Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, confirming his outstanding current form In...


Edict Set for Seasonal Debut in Sunday’s Beaugay Stakes at Belmont at the Big A
The Argentine mare has not raced since mid-October and will face a tough group of rivals; John Velazquez is set to ride Edict will make...


Chilean Star Kay Army Finishes Third in Return in GII Fort Marcy
The chestnut showed signs of the long layoff and surrendered his undefeated record in his eleventh start to an unstoppable Deterministic...


Sovereignty Fulfills Godolphin's Lifelong Dream with Kentucky Derby Triumph
With Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado in the irons, the son of Into Mischief convincingly defeated favored Journalism, delivering...


Ruling Court Delivers Another 2000 Guineas Victory for Godolphin
At Newmarket, the son of Justify got the better of favored Field of Gold by half a length to establish himself as the leader of the...


Journalism Set for Kentucky Derby Bid, With South America in the Spotlight
Bred and partially owned by Chilean powerhouse Don Alberto Stable, he is the leading contender for today’s card at Churchill Downs....


Good Cheer: Glory in the Kentucky Oaks for a Filly of a Different Kind
The daughter of Medaglia d’Oro, racing for Godolphin, remained unbeaten at Churchill Downs with complete authority Over the Slop, Good...


Raging Sea Captures G1 La Troienne as Thorpedo Anna Fades to Last
Bumped into on the first turn, the heavy favorite never looked like herself against a filly she had previously handled with ease Raging...


The wait is over: Chilean star Kay Army set for U.S. debut
The son of Katmai , unraced since his 2024 G1 El Derby victory, will make his return in the GII Fort Marcy S. at Belmont at the Big A,...


Fierceness returned to his brilliant best with a track-record performance in the GII Alysheba Stakes
The 2023 Champion 2-Year-Old kicked off his season in style with a powerful victory, stopping the clock in a blistering 1:40.60 and...


Good Cheer Looks to Stay Perfect in the Prestigious Kentucky Oaks
The Godolphin filly looms a standout on Friday at Churchill Downs, where the party gets underway... Good Cheer, an Unbeaten Filly of...


Public Assembly got the better of Brazilian filly Sun of Hill in the Royal Heroine Stakes
Ridden by Italian jockey Antonio Fresu, the daughter of More Than Ready secured the best victory of her career at Santa Anita Park All...


Publisher Aims to Win the Kentucky Derby as a maiden
Only three colts have managed to shine at Churchill Downs without a prior win, including Sir Barton, who would go on to complete the...


Tastiera asserted her class against a brilliant international field to conquer the FWD QEII Cup
Japanese racing experienced another moment of glory, this time in Hong Kong, shining as the main protagonist of FWD Champions Day on...


Ka Ying Rising capped off a perfect season with his triumph in the Chairman’s Sprint
Regarded by many as the world's top sprinter, Ka Ying Rising was once again one of the standout performers on FDW Champions Day at Sha...


Red Lion Upsets Voyage Bubble in G1 FWD Champions Mile
Starting from gate 12 and as an outsider, the son of Belardo shone with Hugh Bowman in the saddle to win the FWD Champions Mile on FWD...


With Argentine Roots and the Candy Ride Influence, Forever After All Shines at Keeneland
The daughter of Connect Captures the Bewitch Stakes (G3) to Close Keeneland Spring Meet Forever After All was recently Bred to Flightline...


Graffard Confident Powerful Goliath Can Deliver in Hong Kong
The crack's trainer heads to Sunday's FWD QEII Cup (G1) at Sha Tin with high hopes. The trainer heads into Sunday’s FWD QEII Cup...


The Kentucky Derby and the Eternal Gamble: When Running Is Worth Millions… or Almost Nothing
From Canonero's $1,200 to Fusaichi Pegasus's $4 Million: The 2025 Edition Proves Once Again That In Racing, Anything Can Happen—and Price...


Chilean-Bred Racatan the Lone South American Hope on FWD Champions Day Card in Hong Kong
Now racing under the name Moments In Time, the Chilean-bred will take on Romantic Warrior and others in the G1 FWD QEII Cup...


Christophe Soumillon Aims for More Glory on FWD Champions Day in Hong Kong
The Belgian jockey will be one of the headline acts on Sunday at Sha Tin, where he is set to partner Goliath in one of the key races...


Pulp Fiction takes first U.S. step, but leaves room for improvement
The 2024 Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) winner at Palermo could do no better than sixth, beaten 9 1/2 lengths, in a 1700-meter...


It’s debut time in the United States for Uruguayan jockey Héctor Lazo
A multiple leading rider at Maroñas, Héctor Lazo is set to make his U.S. debut aboard Rambo Approved in Friday’s ninth race...


New Zealand Seal at Sha Tin: Ka Ying Rising and Mr Brightside Chase Glory
The Two Representatives from the Hayes Family are the Product of an Industry that, from the Shadows, Continues to Produce Champions...


John Stewart Sets Sights on a High-Impact Season with Star Runner Goliath
The owner is optimistic about what his colt can deliver next weekend in the FWD Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Goliath Arrives at Sha...


With Joao Moreira Aboard, Museum Mile Shocks in Japan’s Satsuki Sho
The son of Leontes, piloted by the Brazilian Joao Moreira, captured the Japanese 2000 Guineas, the G1 Satsuki Sho, drawing clear by 1 1/2...


First Mission, grandson of Forty Marchanta, captured the rich Oaklawn Handicap in style
The Godolphin runner capped a stellar Saturday for South American breeding in the U.S. First Mission added another major win to his...


Richi delivered a spectacular performance in the Clásico Santa María, keeping the tradition alive...
South American racing added another feather to its cap at Santa Anita Park, courtesy of a brilliant performance from the outstanding...
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