The Shadai Race Horse Company announced that both horses will remain at home due to the prevailing geopolitical conditions The four-time G1 winner Jantar Mantar could race in Hong Kong / JRA DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— The escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to have direct consequences on the international racing calendar. The Shadai Race Horse Company confirmed that two of its leading stars, Masquerade Ball ( Duramente ) and Jant

Her granddaughter Ivy Girl, by Maxfield, secured her first stakes victory by winning the Main Line Stakes (L) at Parx Racing on Tuesday he notable Critikola, winning in the United States BENSALEM, Philadelphia (Special for Turf Diario ).— With a steady stride and the hallmark of a lineage that knows no borders, Ivy Girl achieved her first black-type victory by winning the Main Line Stakes (L) at Parx Racing . The bay filly, who had been gaining experience on the demanding

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Sakhir Racecourse; it is one of the countries currently under bombardment by Iran as part of the reprisals in the unfolding conflict In Bahrain, racing would proceed normally on Thursday and Friday, despite the bombings / BAHRAN TURF CLUB MADINAT HAMAD, Bahrain (Special for Turf Diario ).— While the conflict in the Gulf continues to generate airspace closures and constant alerts, the instruction here is, for now, clear: pu

The Godolphin homebred won with ease in the Gulfstream Park Mile (G3), and now more challenging objectives await Knightsbridge is, right now, one of the best older horses in the US / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).— Devastating. Beyond dispute. In a performance that bordered on an exhibition, Knightsbridge crushed his rivals on Saturday in the Gulfstream Park Mile (G3-1,600m, dirt, $200,000 purse), confirming that he is, quite simply

They will be the representatives of the Club Hípico de Santiago, Hipódromo Chile, and Sporting de Viña del Mar, respectively Apolo Rey, winner of the St. Leger (G1), is one of the Chilean cards for the Latino / JAIME CORTÉS P. SANTIAGO DE CHILE , Chile (Special for Turf Diario ).- With the major calendar already in the books and following the definition of the main G1 events, Club Hípico de Santiago , Hipódromo Chile , and Valparaíso Sporting Club have made official the na

In the mornings at Meydan, activity remains almost normal, but the bombings in the Gulf have left the future of the Dubai World Cup (G1) hanging in the air In the early hours at Meydan, the silhouette of Forever Young remains a constant on the track / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).— The tension between the United States , Israel , and Iran has ceased to be a strictly diplomatic matter and is now directly impacting the sporting map of the Gulf .

In a remarkable return to action, the Winchell Thoroughbreds horse won the Razorback Handicap, but the excursion in pursuit of the Dubai World Cup will be decided in a few days, given the military conflict in the Gulf Magnitude pulled away easily in the stretch / OAKLAWN PARK HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- The decisiveness shown by Magnitude over the 1,700 meters of the Razorback Handicap (G3) made it clear that Steven Asmussen 's trainee has returned

In Peru, the notable son of Koko Mambo clearly defeated the Argentine-bred Super Lulito and won the Clásico Alfredo Benavides y Alfredo Benavides Diez Canseco (G2) for the third time in the last 4 years Gluck and another solid performance on the Monterrico dirt / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA , Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).- On an afternoon where the Monterrico sun seemed to shine with a special intensity to greet the king, Gluck confirmed that titles do not weigh him do

Given the escalation of bombings by Iran in the area, the airport was closed and would only reopen this Tuesday, if there is a ceasefire... Super Saturday at Meydan was held normally, despite the bombings / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The escalation of the conflict between the United States , Israel , and Iran generated an immediate effect in the Gulf and also hit the world of horse racing. Dozens of jockeys and trainers are currently str

The son of Nyquist maintained his undefeated status with class and added important points on the road to the Kentucky Derby Iron Honor gave signs of being a serious colt in the Gotham Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SOUTH OZONE PARK , New York (Special for Turf Diario ).- The undefeated Iron Honor ratified everything good he had hinted at in his debut and, responding to his status as a heavy favorite (4-5), took the Gotham Stakes (G3, US$ 300,000 purse), contested over a

With a great ride by John Velazquez in the middle of it all, the son of Uncle Mo surpassed Silent Tactic by a nose On the inside, Class President fought back to take the Rebel Stakes / OAKLAWN PARK HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- In an electrifying finish before an estimated crowd of 29,000 people, Class President put his head down just in time and took the Rebel Stakes (G2-1,700 m, dirt, US$ 1,000,000 purse) at Oaklawn Park , making a leap in quality

The Godolphin horse added the 21st victory of his campaign in the Dubai City of Gold (G2), on a strange night of racing Rebel’s Romance, a superstar in every sense of the word / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- In a weekend marked by geopolitical tension in different parts of the Gulf , with episodes linked to the situation in Iran that raised attention in the region, Dubai decided to move forward. And the Emirates Super Saturday at Meydan

The son of Into Mischief, with Irad Ortiz Jr. in his reins, narrowly took the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park On the inside, Commandment resisted until the wire / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The exam was clear: to confirm that he could translate his single-turn dominance to the demanding terrain of two turns. And Commandment responded like a colt with big aspirations. The Wathnan Racing representative took the C

The superstar achieved his thirteenth G1 victory in the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup with great ease and is now one step away from the Triple Crown Romantic Warrior did not have to exert himself to the maximum / HKJC SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- There were no equivalencies. Romantic Warrior , masterfully guided by James McDonald , pulverized his 5 rivals in the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1-2,000 m, turf), the second gem of the Hong Kong Triple Crown , achievi

The son of Constitution took revenge on My Way and could run the continental race again, in which he was second in 2025 Medjool is ready to run the Latinoamericano again / JAIME CORTES P. SANTIAGO DE CHILE , Chile (Special for Turf Diario ).- A consecrating performance was delivered by Medjool in the Clásico Verano Arturo Cousiño L. (G2), confirming that his racing maturity is going through an unbeatable moment. The defender of the silks of Stud El Mirador not only took

In a great moment, the son of Nyquist goes for another victory in the one-turn mile on the Gulfstream Park dirt, now with the family goal of the Gulfstream Park Mile (G3) Knightsbridge seeks to repeat the victory of his brother Speaker's Corner / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- Family history returns to the stage this Saturday at Gulfstream Park , where Knightsbridge will attempt to emulate his half-brother in the 82nd edition of the

HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario).- Bob Baffert’s colt will travel to Oaklawn Park in search of a strong victory and vital points in the race toward the Kentucky Derby Litmus Test makes the trip to Oaklawn Park in pursuit of Derby points / BENOIT PHOTO This Sunday’s Rebel Stakes (G2-1,700 m, dirt, US$ 1,000,000 purse) at Oaklawn Park promises to be a hinge on the classic route. With 50-25-15-10-5 points toward the Kentucky Derby (G1), the race usually catapu

After winning the Megahertz Stakes (G3), now the daughter of Muwaary will run in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2) against Thought Process Princesa Moche wants to continue making history in the United States / BENOIT PHOTO After her triumphant passage into the history books, the outstanding Princesa Moche returns to action this Saturday on the Santa Anita Park turf, seeking to ratify her standing in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2 - 1,600 m, turf, US$ 200,000). The daughter of Muwaa

Chad Brown’s undefeated colt steps up to the mile at Aqueduct seeking vital points on the road to Churchill Downs Iron Honor winning in his debut / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA OZONE PARK , New York (Special for Turf Diario ).- At this stage of the calendar, a 3-year-old with only one performance usually falls out of the classic conversation. But Iron Honor does not fit the traditional mold. His debut on December 13 was so impactful that it forced observers to look at him with d

The Burj Nahaar (G3), the Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (G3), the Jumeirah 1000 Guineas (L), and the Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (G1) for purebred Arabian horses complete a great program King Gold, at 9 years old, goes for the Burj Nahaar / DRC DUBAI, Emiratos Arabes Unidos (Especial para Turf Diario).- Bajo un clima de enorme expectativa, el Super Sábado en Meydan promete emociones desde muy temprano, con un programa de carreras que sirve de trampolín ideal hacia la gran jornada de

The horse of Sky Racing will run this Saturday at Meydan in the Burj Nahaar (G3), thinking about reaching the Godolphin Mile (G2) Julio Olascoaga has faith in the Sky Racing grey / DRC By Diego H. Mitagstein For a long time now, South America has been a protagonist in different fields in the Meydan International Carnival , whether because of its horses or because of the many professionals born in our part of the world. For what will be a new edition of Super Saturday , ther

The meeting, which serves as the final trial for the Dubai World Cup night on March 28, will feature a high-voltage program The globetrotting superstar of Godolphin, a nine-time G1 winner and earner of over US$ 15 million / DRC DUBAI , Emiratos Árabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario ).- The curtain of the great international events continues to rise with overwhelming force, and the Meydan venue is preparing to experience one of those days that define destinies. After the Pe

The Argentine jockey Jorge Ruiz will ride the favorite for Saturday's G3 at Gulfstream Park, and will measure himself against the Chilean and the Brazilian in what promises to be a race with a strong regional flavor Jorge Ruiz Díaz is having a great Championship Meet / ADAM COGLIANESE HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park continues to vibrate at the rhythm of the great stars, and this Saturday one of the spotlights

The son of Practical Joke will be the other South American in Super Saturday Mufasa will seek his first victory in Meydan / DRC DUBAI , Emiratos Árabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario ).- Super Saturday at Meydan will feature a strong South American presence, not only through the Argentine colt Legalaized ( Dabster ), who will seek glory in the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas (L), but also through a new and important presentation by the Chilean Mufasa , who will measure force

The winner of the Champagne returns after several months of inactivity in the great prep for the Florida Derby (G1) Napoleón Solo winning the Champagne Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2-1700 m, dirt, US$ 425,000 purse) promises to shake up the stakes landscape this Saturday at Gulfstream Park , with 6 undefeated—or nearly so—ready to face off for the 105 points (50-25-15-10-5) t

The Coolmore colt, winner of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), will not be in physical condition for the challenge Plutarch will continue with light training for a few weeks / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA , California (Special for Turf Diario ).- The road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) lost one of its strong names in the last few hours. Plutarch , winner of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), is officially out of the route to Churchill Downs , as confirmed by the racetrack's press office

Prominent trainers and the National Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association published a letter in favor of continuing the use of the diuretic in the United States; HISA holds the decision in its hands The debate over furosemide has returned to the center stage in the United States , but this time with a concrete countdown. The letter that ignited the discussion was signed by heavyweight trainers such as William I. Mott , Chad Brown , Mark Casse , Jena Antonucci , and R

The Argentine colt, who will be ridden by James Doyle, changes surfaces after his failure in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) Legalaized goes for a quick rematch at Meydan / JUAN I. BOZZELLO DUBAI , Emiratos Árabes Unidos (Special for Turf Diario ).- They say here that trainer Musabbah Al Mheiri was not at all happy after the very poor performance that the Argentine colt Legalaized delivered a couple of weeks ago in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3), which he entered as one of the cand

The winner of the Arkansas Derby returns to the scene of his greatest conquest; Magnitude, hero of the Clark, looms as the great rival Sandman returns to the track of his best victory / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- The calendar is starting to heat up at Oaklawn Park , and next Saturday's Razorback Handicap (G3) appears as a pivotal race for several high-profile 4-year-olds. In this context, Sandman will return to the racetrack

The Hong Kong Jockey Club accepted granting a license to the Brazilian jockey, hired by trainer Caspar Fownes Joao Moreira winning the last Pellegrini with Obataye / JUAN I. BOZZELLO SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- The spell is ready to be activated again. Joao Moreira will officially return to the Hong Kong jockey roster in April , after receiving approval from the Hong Kong Jockey Club to ride under contract from the 7th of that month until the end of

The race will be on June 6 at Epsom Downs and will have a record prize of 2,000,000 pounds; Pierre Bonnard is the early favorite; the American nominated Greenwich Village Gstaad, one of Aidan O'Brien's 24 entries for the Epsom Derby / ASCOT The official publication of the entries confirmed that the 2026 Betfred Derby (G1), to be held on June 6 at Epsom Downs , has 88 three-year-olds in the race for a record purse of 2 million pounds. At the top of the international market a

At Tokyo Racecourse, the Godolphin colt took the Hyacinth Stakes, pulling off an upset; the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan is a second option in his plans Lucky Kid surprised most on the Tokyo dirt / JRA TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- The leaderboard of the “ Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby ” has a new owner, and he wears the blue of Godolphin . Against all odds, Lucky Kid took ownership of the Hyacinth Stakes (L-1600 m) last Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse , jumping to

The son of Kizuna and the notable mare of Stud Rubio B. shone last Saturday in Tokyo, winning the Diamond Stakes (G3) Stinger Glass is the third offspring of Life for Sale to win at the stakes level in Japan / JRA TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- Argentine genetics once again raised its hand in the international elite. This time it was in Japan , where Stinger Glass , the betting favorite and under the masterful guidance of Christophe Lemaire , conquered the Diam

Defended his crown in the February Stakes (G1) and joined an exclusive club in Tokyo, confirming that the 1600 meters of dirt are his sacred territory Costa Nova did it again at Tokyo Racecourse / YUKI SHIMONO / BREEDERS' CUP TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- It was not a desperate charge. It was calculation; patience; memory. When the dirt straight of this city's racetrack began to steepen, Costa Nova was still far back, hidden in the pack, traveling among horses

The daughter of Winning Prize rehabilitated herself at Gulfstream Park, following a couple of performances in which she had not performed as expected Maggie Go blew past the favorite La Cantera / ADAM COGLIANESE / GULFSTREAM PARK HALLANDALE BEACH , Florida (Special for Turf Diario ).- The Argentine mare Maggie Go was able to achieve her first victory in the United States , chasing away some ghosts that had been generated after a couple of unexpectedly weak performances, f

In Sha Tin, he achieved his 18th consecutive victory, surpassed the record of Silent Witness, lowered the record for the 1400 meters, and left the feeling that his ceiling is still far off Ka Ying Rising and a photo that says it all; marvelous / HKJC SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- There are horses that defeat rivals. Others defeat records. And then there is Ka Ying Rising , who seems to compete against time and history. His performance in the Queen’s Silver

The jockey, who has just taken the Saudi Cup with Forever Young, will ride the mare in Sunday's February Stakes(G1) in Tokyo On the outside, W Heart Bond winning the Champions Cup / JRA TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- The major calendar of the Japan Racing Association lights up again this Sunday with the running of the February Stakes (G1), the first top-level race of 2026 on the local program. Contested over a mile on the dirt track of Tokyo Racecourse , the r

The Asian speed star will run in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (G1), stepping up to 1400 meters on the turf SHA TIN , Hong Kong (Special for Turf Diario ).- History knocks on the door this Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse , and the one in charge of opening it could be a phenomenon named Ka Ying Rising . The pupil of David Hayes will attempt to achieve his 18th consecutive victory, a figure that would make him the Hong Kong -trained horse with the most consecutive wins, leaving

They won the Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby (L), the UAE Oaks (G3), the Balanchine (G2), and the Nad Al Sheba Trophy (G3), respectively The filly Labwah dazzled in the UAE Oaks / JUAN I. BOZZELLO DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The road to Churchill Downs had a British accent on Friday night at the Dubai Racing Carnival . Trainer Jamie Osborne once again proved that he enjoys international adventures as Brotherly Love took the Dubai Road to t

As in 2023, the remarkable stayer stood out in a new edition of the Premios Postín; the daughter of Hi Happy was chosen as Champion Turf Sprinter Gluck, once again Horse of the Year in Peru / JCP By Néstor Obregón Rossi (Diario El Crack Perú) LIMA , Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).- It was a truly equestrian night last Thursday at the Salón Reducto of the Casino Atlantic City . The Asociación de Criadores de Caballos de Carrera del Perú held the 42nd edition of the Premio

In statements to the Daily Racing Form, the trainer expressed his satisfaction with the second-place finish of the son of Nyquist and admitted that he will work toward reaching the Breeders' Cup Classic Bob Baffert during the week leading up to the Saudi Cup / JCSA ARCADIA , California (Special for Turf Diario ).- The blow was tough, but it also left certainties. Nysos could not overcome the imposing Forever Young ( Real Steel ) in the Saudi Cup (G1), but his second-plac

With Oisin Murphy on the irons, the hurdles champion achieved an overwhelming victory in his debut on the flat racing scene Constitution Hill and a massive crowd at Southwell to enjoy him / SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE SOUTHWELL , England (Special for Turf Diario ).- British turf experienced one of those nights that remain in the collective memory. The hurdles champion Constitution Hill debuted on the flat and turned curiosity into a spectacle, crushing his rivals by 9 1/2 length

With his triumph in the Saudi Cup, the Japanese star took his bank account to US$29,451,610, just behind Romantic Warrior, who totals $32,794,848 in prize money Forever Young was second in the statistics of the highest money-earning horses / JCSA With his triumph in the Saudi Cup (G1) last Saturday, the Japanese star Forever Young took his bank account to US$ 29,451,610 and became the second-highest money-winning horse in the history of world turf, just behind Romantic Wa

One of the best colts of the last season in the United States will now share a trainer with the star Soveregnty Baeza will share a trainer with Sovereignty / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA ARCADIA , California (Special for Turf Diario ).- The realignment of pieces in the American elite adds a high-stakes move. The G1 winner Baeza will travel East to join the barn of Bill Mott , a decision that comes just days after the passing of his trainer, John Shirreffs , who died on February

The Argentine and the Chilean finished 1-2 in the Clásico Baldomero Aspillaga (G3) and were confirmed as Peruvianrepresentatives for the great event at the end of April Khamal and Puppi's Husband in the finish of the Aspillaga, last weekend / JCP / JULIO VILLANUEVA LIMA , Peru (Special for Turf Diario ).- The countdown toward the 2026 Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) has already begun to take concrete shape. The Organización Sudamericana de Fomento del SPC ( OSAF ) confir

With Oisin Murphy in the irons, the son of Blue Bresil, Champion Hurdle winner in 2023, will compete this Friday over 2400 meters on the synthetic track at Southwell, England Constitution Hill is ready to make his mark on the flat / GOOGLE SOUTHWELL , England (Special for Turf Diario ).- This is not a comeback nor a farewell. It is, simply, a curiosity that is shaking British racing. This Friday, the hurdles superstar Constitution Hill will set aside the obstacles to make

A total of 23 colts have been nominated for the prep race for the Florida Derby, a contest won in 2025 by the champin Sovereignty Napoleon Solo and a likely return in the Fountain of Youth / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).– The route to the Kentucky Derby ( G1 ) will heat up again on February 28 at Gulfstream Park with a new edition of the Fountain of Youth ( G2 ). The 1700-meter dirt contest offers 105 qualifying points (50-25-

This Friday, the Balanchine (G2), the UAE Oaks (G3), the Nad Al Sheba Trophy (G3), and the Road to the Kentucky Derby (L) will be held Tjareed and Labwah, face to face once again at Meydan / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special to Turf Diario).– The Dubai Racing Carnival is entering the decisive zone. This Friday’s meeting at Meydan offers more than just prize money and prestige: it puts direct tickets on the line for two of the world calendar’s greatest events, the D

The Portuguese jockey moved the racing world by achieving the greatest victory of his career aboard Al Haram, Ricardo Sousa, and all the joy of the local colt's team / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).– In a sunset that will be engraved in gold letters in the history books of international turf, this city surrendered to the whip and the heart of a rider who, against al

After four days of the conference, the top authorities of world racing offered diverse perspectives on the current state and the future of the industry By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).– While the world’s attention was focused on the Saudi Cup ( G1 ), inside the doors of the Asian Racing Conference , something even more significant than a multi-million dollar race was being