The two South American standouts will line up next Saturday in Del Mar's signature feature, while Bill Mott's powerful runner makes the journey west from Saratoga. The unexpected retirement of Nysos, who loomed as the imposing horse to beat, has blown the picture wide open DEL MAR, California—Full Serrano and Subsanador are officially locked in for next Saturday's Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) at Hipódromo Del MarHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información,

Ancient Egypt, Survie, and Fort George spearhead the European contingent for Saratoga's historic G1, which starting this year honors the late French trainer. The winner will secure a direct berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Tawny Port is trained by Miguel Clement, son of Christophe / ARCHIVO / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—A historic contest begins a brand-new era this Saturday. The 52nd running of the traditional Sword Dancer Invitational (G1) will be con

Just two weeks after her stunning victory in the Glens Falls (G2), the George Boughey-trained mare will tackle the Christophe Clement Turf (G1) over 1 1/2 miles. On the line will be a direct berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—Saratoga Race CourseHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información needed just a single performance to show that American racing suits her to perfection. Two weeks after her commanding victory in t

Winner of the Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot and a two-time hero in the Long Distance Cup (G2), the star Godolphinstayer suffered an injury following his latest start at Goodwood. At 8 years old, he concludes his racing career with over £2,000,000 in earnings NEWMARKET, England—Trawlerman, one of the standout European stayers of recent seasons and a horse that earned a special place in the hearts of trainers John and Thady Gosden, has been retired from racing at age 8 after sus

The colt trained by Aidan O’Brien and the half-brother to the superstar Daryz stand out as the headliners for Saturday’s traditional G2 at Deauville, a race that in recent years has launched stars like New Bay, Almanzor, Mishriff, and Ace Impact toward the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) Montreal, Coolmore's contender ahead of the Arc / COOLMORE DEAUVILLE, France—Certain races carry a rich tradition that demands immediate attention, long before it becomes clear just how far th

The G1 winner will aim to flip the script against his long-time rival, who has bested him in two of their three previous meetings; meanwhile, morning-line favorite Bishops Bay adds even more firepower to Saturday's G3 feature at Monmouth Park East Avenue winning the Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland / KEENELAND OCEANPORT, New Jersey—Certain rivals have a knack for becoming a persistent thorn in a horse's side. For East Avenue, that role has been comfortably filled by Chunk of G

The 1600-meter race that forms part of the extraordinary Saudi Cup card received an upgrade from the Asian Pattern Committee; additionally, the new season in Riyadh will feature 50 meetings and new series for local juveniles Forever Young won the Saudi Derby in 2024 / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—The rapid international expansion of racing in Saudi Arabia will enter a new chapter during the 2026/2027 season, headlined by official news that the Saudi Derby has been upgraded to G2

The son of Forge, one of the top colts of 2025 in Argentina, finished third in his North American debut and now lines up in an allowance race over ten furlongs on the Ellis Park turf HENDERSON, Kentucky—Winston, one of the top 3-year-olds of 2025 in Argentina, faces his second test on North American soil this Sunday following an encouraging debut performance. The son of Forge, who now races for the partnership of Club 65 Racing LLC, Chief Horse Futures, and Liberty House Raci

The Hong Kong sprinter and Godolphin's superstar retain their 131 rating to share the lead in the sixth edition of the 2026 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings. Bow Echo stands alone in third, while the Whitney winner climbed to 125 Ka Ying Rising and Ombudsman continue to look down on the competition from the summit. Holding a rating of 131 apiece, they remain the highest-rated horses on the planet in the sixth edition of the 2026 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Ranking

The winner of the Dubai World Cup and the Stephen Foster Stakes emerged with a clean bill of health following his unexpected sixth-place finish at Saratoga; Steven Asmussen is considering giving him a layoff until October 31, leveraging the effectiveness he has consistently shown when running fresh SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—The Whitney Stakes (G1) firmly re-established Sovereignty (Into Mischief) at the top of the division, while raising fresh questions surrounding two of th

The winner of the 2024 Polla de Potrancas (G1) returns to action this Saturday against a large and perilous field; "She is much better than what she showed in her last outing," said Phil D'Amato, her trainer DEL MAR, California—Things haven't gone quite as planned for the Argentine mare Pulp Fiction since arriving in the United States, but this Saturday offers a chance to begin rewriting the script. The winner of the 2024 Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (G1) was confirmed to r

One day after the retirement of the undefeated champion was confirmed, his trainer opened up about the injury, explained why the connections chose not to take any risks, and shared emotional words to define the son of Night Of Thunder: “For me, he was the complete racehorse NEWMARKET, England—The news had already broken: Bow Echo will not race again. Yet, one day after confirming the retirement of the undefeated winner of the 2,000 Guineas (G1), the St James’s Palace Stakes (

Undefeated in four career outings and winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), the 2025 champion 2-year-old turned in his first official workout since January at Saratoga; Todd Pletcher expressed great satisfaction with his progress, though he has yet to determine where the colt will make his return SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—One of the brightest stars from the 2023 crop in the United States returned to center stage. Ted Noffey, undefeated champion 2-year-old colt of the pr

Following his authoritative victory in the Whitney Stakes (G1), the 2025 Horse of the Year moved to the top of the season's first rankings heading toward the $7,000,000 contest; Forever Young and Magnitude emerge as his primary pursuers LEXINGTON, Kentucky—His spectacular victory last Saturday in the Whitney Stakes (G1) returned Sovereignty to center stage, and the first edition of the 2026 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings did nothing but confirm that reality: today, G

Set for release on August 27 in Brazil, the film will trace the extraordinary career of Ricardinho, an icon of global horse racing whose legend was also written over decades in Argentina, where he left an indelible mark By Diego H. Mitagstein RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil—There are stories that seem too vast to remain confined within the pages of a book or the record books of a sport. Stories that, owing to the sheer magnitude of their protagonists, inevitably find a new stage from

The Irish 2,000 Guineas winner suffered an infection following a setback sustained at Goodwood and has been ruled out of the highly anticipated Deauville clash against Bow Echo COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland—The eagerly anticipated clash between Bow Echo (Night of Thunder) and Gstaadin the Prix Jacques le Marois (G1) will not come to pass after all. Aidan O'Brien confirmed that the Irish 2,000 Guineas (G1) winner will not be ready in time for the major Deauville fixture, with his co

Following a season opener that had raised a few doubts, the reigning Horse of the Year showcased his full brilliance once again with a crushing victory in the Whitney Stakes (G1). His trainer made no secret of his relief and is now setting his sights on the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—Champions always carry the weight of heavy expectations. Even more so when they enter the following season as reigning Horse of the Year and, after two starts, have yet

After three consecutive runner-up finishes in Germany's biggest events, Sir Mark Prescott's mare secured her maiden top-level victory by capturing the Grosser Preis von Berlin (G1), capping off a campaign defined by sheer perseverance BERLIN, Germany—the fourth time was the charm for Tiffany. after being turned away on the threshold of glory in three previous attempts across Germany's flagship events, Sir Mark Prescott's pupil finally got her rewarded persistence, taking home

The star jockey was involved in an accident during Saturday's card and was sidelined for Sunday's program, temporarily halting his charge up the standings SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York. —Just as he appeared to have reclaimed lost ground in the Saratoga jockeys' standings, four-time defending meet champion Irad Ortiz Jr. hit an unexpected speedbump. the star rider was forced to sit out Sunday's card after sustaining a left foot injury during Saturday's program, though follow-up i

Versailles Road allowed the multiple American champion to reach a milestone reserved for a elite few; the hall of fame trainer accomplished the feat at Saratoga, the very stage where he built much of an extraordinary career that already secures his place among the all-time greats SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—he had waited for that moment all day long and had to sweat it out until the very last race on the card. but destiny willed that Todd Pletcher's 6,000th victory should arri

With José da Silva in the irons, he exacted revenge on Ramirito, dominating him wire-to-wire by 5 1/4 lengths MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay—Comandante Rapha had enjoyed a formidable start to the season, winning the Gran Premio Maroñas (G2) on January 6 and following up in the Clásico Perú (L). however, he was unable to maintain that blistering pace. he unplaced in the José Martinelli Gómez (L), misstepped in the Gran Premio Reapertura de Las Piedras, and finished second in the Clásico

The daughter of Sioux Nation rallied from last to first at The Curragh to capture the flagship test for two-year-old sprinters; now she already sets her sights on the 1,400 meters COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland—if there were any doubts about who reigns as one of the finest European fillies of the new generation, Sun Goddess set out to erase them with a dazzling display. the favorite delivered on every expectation, launching a powerful rally from dead last to capture the Keeneland Ph

The son of Siyouni confirmed all his potential by capturing the ARC Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1), on a special day dedicated to Louis Romanet and South American racing; Francis-Henri Graffard celebrated at the highest level once again and the colt is now pointing toward the Prix de la Forêt DEAUVILLE, France.— In one of the most emotional runnings of the ARC Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1—1,300 m) in recent years, held at Deauville racecourse and dedicated to the memory of Louis R

The European runner trained by Hugo Palmer made his United States debut with a crowning achievement, dictating terms from gate to wire to capture the Saratoga Derby (G1); Luis Sáez executed a tactical masterclass and left the main contenders from the Belmont Derby without an answer SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—in a race that brought together several of the top young turf routers in the United States, a European visitor arrived to rewrite the script. Glacius, a son of Too Darn H

The Miguel Clement trainee defended the Fourstardave Stakes (G1) with authority at Saratoga, capturing his sixth consecutive victory and earning a direct berth to the Breeders' Cup Mile; neither the rain nor a high-caliber field could stop the champion SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—there are horses that win big races, and then there are those that come to dominate a division. Deterministic clearly belongs to the second group. the son of Liam's Map ratified his status this Saturd

The Irish star jockey returned to the team competition after a two-decade absence, taking two races and finishing as top scorer for a squad that dominated with authority at Ascot; Hong Kong surprised early on, but couldn't keep up the pace Saffie Osborne and Ryan Moore, vital in the victory / ASCOT BERKSHIRE, Ascot—twenty years after his sole appearance in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, Ryan Moorereturned to Ascot's traditional team competition to do exactly what he did in

The Bob Baffert trainee secured the first G1 victory of her career with a dominant performance at Saratoga; after commanding the field with authority, the daughter of Blame established herself among the leading contenders for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint If there was any doubt about the tremendous potential of Explora, it was completely cleared away this Saturday. representing Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman, the filly delivered a class exhibition in the T

Finished second in the Yellow Ribbon (G2) at Del Mar, narrowly denied by Warming, and continues to solidify her position as one of the finest ambassadors Peruvian racing has ever sent to the United States By barely a neck, Princesa Moche was once again denied a graded stakes victory in the United States. Nevertheless, her performance on Saturday in the Yellow Ribbon Stakes (G2), contested over 1,700 meters on the Del Mar turf, did nothing but strengthen a feeling that has bee

The horse of the year rediscovered his finest form at Saratoga, delivering a dominant victory in the Whitney Stakes (G1) to secure his spot at Keeneland; Nitrogen shone against the males with an outstanding second-place finish. SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— There were a few lingering doubts after his previous two outings, but Sovereignty made sure to dispel them all with a single, emphatic blow. The reigning Horse of the Year made a triumphant return to top form this Saturday

The Prix Maurice de Gheest will pay tribute to Louis Romanet, while the Jockey Club Argentino, Hipódromo PalermoHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información, and Hipódromo de San IsidroHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información will have races run in their names during one of the most prestigious meetings of the European summer DEAUVILLE, France.— The international Deauville meeting will host a card this Sunday that weaves together sp

The defending champion returns to Saratoga looking to repeat in one of the premier grass events of the North American summer. Lagynos enters in peak form, Rhetorical seeks redemption, and the mare Classic Q will aim to follow in the footsteps of Got Stormy by taking on the males SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— Few turf races gather as much quality as the Fourstardave Stakes (G1—1,600 m), and this Saturday's edition will be no exception. With just seven runners—all of the absolut

The trainer will look this Saturday to repeat a formula that made him a specialist: pitting mares against males in top-level stakes. Nitrogen (photo) will target the Whitney Stakes (G1), while Classic Q will aim to capture the Fourstardave Handicap (G1), two daunting challenges that could elevate their respective legacies even further SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— In an era when racing careers are often managed with extreme caution, Mark Casse continues to embrace the toughest

The son of Vekoma captured the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2T) just hours after Christophe Clement's induction into the Hall of Fame, while Manny Franco tied an all-time record by riding six winners on a single card at Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— There are days when horse racing seems to write its own scripts. This Friday at Saratoga Race CourseHacer clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información was one of those days. Just hours afte

Ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with Constitution Hill in the Juddmonte International, the trainer expressed surprise at the speculation and was emphatic in stating that his recent work left the star "exactly where I wanted him" NEWMARKET, England.— For a few hours, the blockbuster showdown that the racing world is awaiting between Ombudsman (Night of Thunder) and Constitution River (Wootton Bassett) in the upcoming Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) was cast under

The daughter of Justify broke her stakes maiden in style with an impeccable late charge, defeating favorite Faithful Departed and handing Brad Cox another major success in the Saratoga summer meet SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— She had displayed ability from the very start of her career, but various circumstances delayed her debut at the highest level. The wait, however, proved well worth it for Kentucky Belle, who on Friday made her stakes debut in the finest possible fashion

The Bob Baffert trainee will lead a high-quality field in Saratoga's traditional sprint for 3-year-old fillies, aiming to prove her class against several rising contenders SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— Although she built a significant portion of her career competing around two turns, Explora will return to the trip where she perhaps displayed her most explosive performance when she tackles Friday's Test Stakes (G1), one of the premier events for 3-year-old sprinting fillies at

Ahead of a new renewal of Saratoga's traditional G1 fixture, it is worth looking back at the extraordinary performance of the champion who, in 1986, demolished the boys and cemented one of the most remarkable single-season campaigns in the history of American racing SARATOGA SPRINGS, Cuando este sábado se abran los partidores para una nueva edición del Whitney Stakes (G1), una de las carreras más prestigiosas del calendario estadounidense, inevitablemente volverá a escena uno

The son of Camelot confirmed his rapid rise with a decisive victory at Leopardstown, becoming the 500th individual horse trained by the Irishman to win a group race DUBLIN, Ireland.— Leopardstown was once again the setting for another historic chapter in Aidan O'Brien's career. While the Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (G3) featured Isaac Newton as its chief protagonist on the track, the victory also signaled a new benchmark for the Ballydoyle master, as the son of Camelot b

With Magnitude, Sovereignty, White Abarrio, Nitrogen, Baeza, and four other multi-millionaires taking center stage, Saturday's historic G1 promises a clash of generations and champions that may well become one of the signature races of the American racing season Magnitude Set for a Fierce Test at Saratoga / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— When the calendar marks the Whitney Stakes (G1), Saratoga knows one of the defining moments of its season has arrived.

The Regret Stakes winner will pursue redemption following her runner-up effort in the Belmont Oaks, topping a competitive lineup of eight 3-year-old fillies in the G2 event over 1,900 meters on the turf Fitz Right, one of the 3 Chad Brown representatives in the Saratoga Oaks / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— The centerpiece of Friday's stellar card at Saratoga will feature the Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G2), a contest that since its inception has e

The Brad Cox (photo) trainee drops back to a mile following two tries over longer distances and will top a competitive lineup in the turf G2 event for 3-year-olds, one of Friday's premier attractions at Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York.— The appetizer for a monumental Saturday at Saratoga will feature one of its highlights this Friday in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2), where several of the top sophomore turf milers will look to step up in an increas

It took place this Wednesday at Kempton, where the son of Dubawi put on a superlative display, giving reason to start dreaming big... Rebel's Romance, a mainstay for Godolphin in recent years / ASCOT SURREY, England (Special for Turf Diario).— There are debuts that catch the eye, and then there are those that demand immediate attention. Fortitudine made his official racetrack debut this Wednesday with a thoroughly crushing performance, drawing off to a 21-length victory in hi

The Pimlico classic will be run on Sunday, May 23, three weeks after the Kentucky Derby, while the Belmont will retain its traditional spot on the calendar; Maryland seeks to strengthen the second leg of the series and preserve its essence Napoleón Solo winning the Preakness Stakes, this year / LAUREL PARK BALTIMORE, Maryland (Special for Turf Diario).— The Preakness Stakes (G1) will usher in a new historic era in 2027. The State Government of Maryland confirmed that the seco

The champion will rest through the European summer and miss the Juddmonte International; the primary goal for Aga Khan Studs will be to capture Tokyo's showpiece event once again, where he will attempt to become the first back-to-back winner since Gentildonna CHANTILLY, France (Special for Turf Diario).— Calandagan will not return to the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) this year. The extraordinary stayer trained by Francis-Henri Graffard will enjoy a well-deserved break f

Winner of more than 5,200 races and a key figure in the campaigns of Curlin, Mineshaft, and Swiss Skydiver, the American jockey passed away at age 52, just days after undergoing heart surgery SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special for Turf Diario).— American horse racing suffered a devastating blow on Tuesday with the passing of Robby Albarado, one of the sport's standout jockeys over the last three decades. He is remembered above all as the regular partner of Curlin (Smart Stri

The defending champion worked on Saturday with an eye on the major clash at the Ebor Festival, where he will return to York to face the Eclipse winner. His trainer assured that he enters in peak form, describing the eagerly awaited showdown as "what racing needs" NEWMARKET, England (Special for Turf Diario).— The countdown to one of the most anticipated clashes of the European season is underway. Ombudsman, defending champion of the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1), contin

Ascot confirmed the full lineups for Saturday's traditional team competition; the multi-time champion returns to the event after a 20-year absence, joined by Dylan Browne McMonagle and Saffie Osborne, while Yutaka Take, Christophe Lemaire, and Vincent Ho headline the remaining squads BERKSHIRE, England (Special for Turf Diario).— The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup line-ups are set. Ascotconfirmed this Monday the complete rosters for the traditional team competition to be contest

Haras Legacy achieved a sensational 1-2 finish in the Grande Prêmio João Adhemar de Almeida Prado, with Persano leading home Paid In Full, while Passion of Detail, representing Haras Santa Maria de Araras, made her top-flight debut with a devastating late rally in the Grande Prêmio Margarida Polak Lara RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario).— The first two G1 events of the Brazilian Breeders' Cup festival produced dominant performances and revealed rising stars set

The mare from Haras Rio Iguassu defeated Mc Arrocha by a head in a thrilling finish, becoming only the third female to win the most prestigious event of the Brazilian Breeders' Cup; the stud farm repeated the victory achieved in 2025 with the champion RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario).— The Copa ABCPCC Clássica - Matias Machline (G1) once again saw Haras Rio Iguassu take center stage. While last year they celebrated with the unforgettable Obataye(Courtier)—rece

The new Thoroughbred Championship Series set to debut in 2027 will offer a $5 million bonus and connect six of the generation's premier races. However, the exclusion of the Preakness Stakes has raised concerns and sparked intense debate regarding the future of the Triple Crown LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— American horse racing is preparing to undergo one of its most profound transformations in recent decades. Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the New