She defeated Paradis Reine by 1 3/4 lengths on the Kyoto turf and now owns three G1 victories in what has become an exceptional career Regaleira Shines at Kyoto and Will Target the Arima Kinen Double / JRA KYOTO, Japan (Special for Turf Diario) —A year after her coronation in the  G1 Arima Kinen , the exceptional  Regaleira  returned to winning form on Sunday, imposing her authority in the  G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup , run over 2200 meters on the Kyoto turf. The overwhelming

On the turf at Cidade Jardim in São Paulo, Brazil, led a Haras Belmont 1–2 by turning back her stablemate Veil Perfect Plastic Finally Treated Herself to a First G1 Victory / ALEX FOTOGRAFIA / JCSP SÃO PAULO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario) —After hinting at elite ability with victories at the G3 and G2 levels—and posting three valuable placings in top company— Perfect Plastic  finally secured the major prize she had been chasing. The  Haras Belmont  homebred struck Saturday

The son of Can the Man drew off by 6 1/4 lengths over Zandor to capture São Paulo’s most important race of the year for 3-year-olds For Havana Cigar, the Derby Paulista Proved Almost Too Easy / ALEX FOTOGRAFÍA / JCSP SÃO PAULO, Brazil (Special for Turf Diario) —On a perfect afternoon at  Cidade Jardim , the 3-year-olds took center stage in Saturday’s traditional  Grande Prêmio Derby Paulista (G1) , contested over a demanding 2400 meters on firm turf—the third leg of the  quá

The son of Awesome Bet was purchased for $1,000 by the Resolute Racing team out of a rescue farm for abandoned horses; they put him into training, and he debuted a winner at Churchill Downs… Irad Ortiz Jr. celebrated with Awesome Hawaiian as if it were a G1 / RESOLUTE RACING Some stories rise far beyond the charts and the purse, restoring horse racing to its most noble core. What unfolded Wednesday, Nov. 12 at  Churchill Downs  might look insignificant on paper—a $30,000 clai

The late-January race at Gulfstream Park will become part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series starting next season White Abarrio, the most recent winner of the Pegasus World Cup / ADAM COGLIANESE The Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1)  will take a major step forward on the global calendar in  2026 , joining the  Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In  for the  Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) , as announced jointly by  Breeders’ Cup Limited  and  1/ST . The 

The Midshipman colt, who exits a last-place effort in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), had previously been trained by Michael McCarthy Touch of Destiny will continue his U.S. campaign, albeit under new training management / BREEDERS' CUP LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario) —Uruguayan star  Touch of Destiny  is set to begin a new chapter in his U.S. campaign. The  Midshipman  colt will now be trained by Brazilian-born  Paulo Lobo , who takes over his preparation in K

The Aga Khan’s superstar has taken over the top spot in the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, published by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, and it looks like he won’t be giving it up anytime soon… Calandagan delivered a dazzling performance on Champions Day / RACINGPHOTOS.COM Calandagan  was officially crowned the  world’s best racehorse of 2025  following his dominant victory in the  QIPCO Champion Stakes (G1)  at Ascot. Assigned a  130 ratin

The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner will leave Francis-Henri Graffard’s yard in France Gezora winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf / BREEDERS' CUP NEW YORK (Special to Turf Diario) — Gezora  ( Almanzor ) made a spectacular U.S. debut on Nov. 1 when capturing the  Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1)  at Del Mar, and her immediate future will remain stateside. The French filly will leave the yard of  Francis-Henri Graffard  to continue her career under  Chad Bro

Following his victory in the Jockey Club (G3), the son of Hofburg confirmed his status as Uruguay’s standout of the year, capturing the Gran Premio Nacional (G1)—the Uruguayan Derby—in dominant fashion Obstacle delivered a performance that was simply out of this world / MAROÑAS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special to Turf Diario) —Uruguayan racing has found its undisputed star of the year. His name is  Obstacle , and he proved it beyond any doubt Sunday at  Maroñas , crushing his ri

The Daughter of Fastnet Rock Captures the TAB Champion Stakes for the Second Straight Year, Following Up on Her Repeat Victory in the Iconic Cox Plate James McDonald and Via Sistina Receive a Standing Ovation / VRC MELBOURNE, Australia (Special to Turf Diario).—  She’s done it again. At seven years old and nearing the end of a truly extraordinary career,  Via Sistina  ( Fastnet Rock ) delivered yet another masterclass, capturing the  TAB Champions Stakes  (G1–2000m, turf) at

On His First Day Riding at Meydan, William Pereyra Shines; Julio Olascoaga and Silvestre de Sousa Celebrate With Norato William Pereyra Completes His Double Aboard Cupid’s Dream / DUBAI RACING CLUB DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special to Turf Diario).—  The 2025–26 Dubai Racing Carnival got underway Friday at Meydan with a distinct South American flair. Argentine jockey  William Pereyra  announced his arrival in emphatic fashion, scoring a dream double on his very first day

Following Her Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) Effort and the Retirement of Ignacio Correas (h.), the Daughter of Remote Already Has Her Next Plans in Place Sarawak Rim Has a New Trainer / BREEDERS' CUP LEXINGTON, Kentucky  (Special to Turf Diario) — The next chapter in the career of  Sarawak Rim  is already mapped out. Following her promising  seventh-place finish  in last Saturday’s  GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff  at Del Mar—her U.S. debut—and after failing to meet her reserve when o

Preakness (G1) Winner to Stay in Training Under Michael McCarthy as Sovereignty, Fierceness, Sierra Leone, and Mindframe Leave a Void Among Stars Journalism Poised to Be One of the Leading Stars of the 2026 Season / BREEDER'S CUP DEL MAR, California  (Special to Turf Diario) — The 3-year-old division in the United States will carry one of its brightest stars into another season.  Journalism  ( Curlin — Mopotism , by  Uncle Mo ) will not be heading to stud just yet. The dark

Between Feats, Records, and Farewells, the 2025 Series Delivered an Unforgettable Weekend at Del Mar, with Stars Who Made History and Trends That Signal the Future of Global Racing José Francisco D’Angelo Strikes Twice at the Breeders’ Cup / BREEDERS' CUP DEL MAR, California  (From a Turf Diario Special Correspondent) — The 42nd edition of the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships  once again lived up to its billing as the greatest show in global racing, delivering a torrent of

Notable Speech Likely to Stay in Training; Rebel’s Romance Set for Farewell in the Hong Kong Vase; Cinderella’s Dream Retired to Stud—Appleby Team Pleased with Overall Showing Notable Speech podría continuar en entrenamiento en 2026 / BREEDERS' CUP DEL MAR, California  (From a Turf Diario Special Correspondent) — With the 2025 Breeders’ Cup now in the books,  Godolphin  and trainer  Charlie Appleby  have turned their attention to the future of their leading stars following a

The Italian Genius Ended His U.S. Campaign After the Breeders’ Cup and Hopes to Bid Farewell to Fans with Rides in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile Frankie Dettori Is Actively Preparing for His Possible Trip to South America / ASCOT By Diego H. Mitagstein DEL MAR, California  (From a Turf Diario Special Correspondent) — After more than four decades competing at the highest level,  Frankie Dettori  is beginning to close an incomparable chapter. His farewell to American racing ca

Japanese Trainer Confirms Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) Hero Will Stay in Training, Targeting the Saudi Cup and Dubai World Cup Next Forever Young Was Simply Incredible in the Classic / BREEDERS' CUP DEL MAR, California  (From a Turf Diario Special Correspondent) —  “It still hasn’t sunk in.”  With that single phrase,  Yoshito Yahagi  summed up his disbelief after conquering the  Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)  with  Forever Young  last Saturday—his third Breeders’ Cup vict

The Argentine Trainer Retired Following the Mare’s Seventh-Place Finish and Will Now Return Home After 24 Years Abroad Ignacio Correas (h.) to Return to Argentina Next Week / KEENELAND DEL MAR, California  (From a Turf Diario Special Correspondent) — With the run of  Sarawak Rim  ( Remote ) in Saturday’s  GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff  at Del Mar,  Ignacio Correas (h.)  brought to a close a U.S. training career that spanned more than two decades. The Argentine-bred mare, raised by

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, she became the second woman ever to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse Jamie Melham and the McEvoys Celebrate a Marvellous Victory with Half Yours / VRC VICTORIA, Australia  (Special to Turf Diario) – On a cold, windy afternoon filled with unrestrained emotion at Flemington,  Jamie Melham  etched her name into the brightest pages of Australian turf history. With a flawless ride, the 29-year-old jockey guided  Hal

The French filly Gezora surged late to overhaul She Feels Pretty near the wire and capture the GI Filly & Mare Turf, while Peruvian hopeful La Kika crossed the line without her jockey after being pulled up on the backstretch Gezora and the Mission Accomplished at Del Mar / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California—The curtain fell on the 42nd  Breeders’ Cup  with a touch of European elegance and pow

The two Bob Baffert trainees produced a spectacular Dirt Mile, as the Argentine-bred Full Serrano could do no better than fifth, while Uruguay’s Touch of Destiny trailed the field home Nysos (left) and Citizen Bull delivered the most thrilling finish of the entire series / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California—The  GI Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile  carried one name written all over it:  Bob Baffert .

The Yoshito Yahagi-trained superstar was unstoppable at Del Mar, defeating Sierra Leone and Fierceness, the same rivals who had finished ahead of him in the 2024 edition Forever Young ran the race of his life at Del Mar / BREEDERS' CUP DEL MAR, California—Twelve months after finishing third behind  Sierra Leone  ( Gun Runner ) and  Fierceness  ( City of Light ), Japan’s  Forever Young  returned to Del Mar and rewrote history. The son of  Real Steel  gained his revenge with a

The Willie Mullins trainee delivered the shock of the Breeders’ Cup, defeating the great Rebel’s Romance in stunning fashion at Del Mar Ethical Diamond Swept Past Rivals With a Powerful Late Surge on the Outside / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — No one saw it coming. In a  GI Breeders’ Cup Turf  that promised a clash of champions, it was  Ethical Diamond  who stunned the racing world w

The Juddmonte mare delivered a tremendous lift for Bill Mott, who endured the week’s disappointment of losing Sovereignty, while the Argentine Sarawak Rim closed strongly late, running a solid race in her U.S. debut Scylla Dominated From Start to Finish With the Authority of a True Favorite / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Had someone told  Bill Mott  a week ago that he’d return to th

The horse that finished second in the 2024 Sprint (G1) turned the tables this time, winning from gate to wire in a display of sheer dominance Bentornato, Pure Poetry in Motion at the Finish of the Sprint / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The American racing scene witnessed a truly memorable moment Saturday at Del Mar, as  Bentornato  ( Valiant Minister ) avenged his runner-up finish fr

The filly went wire to wire in the turf dash, leading a 1–2 finish for the mares Irad Ortiz Jr. and Shisospicy Were in Perfect Harmony / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — No one caught a glimpse of her from behind.  Shisospicy  ( Mitole ) rocketed from the gate, seized the lead, and never looked back, delivering a commanding wire-to-wire victory in the  GI Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Spr

Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Flavien Prat, she swept past rivals at the top of the stretch, while the Chilean Richi finished fifth Splendora, at the Peak of Her Powers / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The main day of the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships  opened with a dominant display from  Splendora , who confirmed the promise she had shown over the summer on this same trac

The Argentine mare will race today at Del Mar, making her third U.S. appearance By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Argentine mare  Violeta M. , racing for  Stud Las Monjitas , will make her third U.S. start this Saturday in the  GIII Goldikova Stakes  (1600 m, turf), the third race on the  Breeders’ Cup  program at Del Mar. The $300,000 event has drawn a deep field of 13 quality mares, where Argentina’s

The heavy favorite may be out, but with names like Sierra Leone, Forever Young, Journalism, Fierceness, Baeza, and Mindframe in the lineup, anticipation remains sky-high Sierra Leone Aims to Win the Classic Once Again... / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Even without  Sovereignty  ( Into Mischief ), the overwhelming favorite sidelined earlier this week due to a fever, anticipation rema

The Argentine trainer will retire after saddling the daughter of Remote in the GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff, a race he already won with Blue Prize in 2019 Sarawak Rim Galloping During the Week—The Hope of Correas and Everyone Around Him / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Del Mar will host one of the most iconic races of the  Breeders’ Cup  this Saturday: the  GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff  (1800

The Argentine Full Serrano will go for a repeat after winning the 2024 edition, while the unbeaten Uruguayan Touch of Destiny makes his North American debut in a fiercely competitive test Full Serrano, the Argentine Star, Returns as the Defending Champion in the Dirt Mile / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Del Mar will host one of the most anticipated races of the  42nd Breeders’ Cup Wo

The Coolmore filly arrives at Del Mar with sky-high expectations, while the Godolphin runner aims for his third victoryin the race Rebel’s Romance in His Recent New York Victory / ADAM COGLIANESE / NYRA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — Del Mar is set to close out another edition of the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships  with a clash for the ages in the  GI Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf  (2400 m, turf)

The Charlie Appleby trainee will look to restore glory to the Godolphin blue, while Johannes bids farewell and the home team pins its hopes on Rhetorical and Formidable Man—with the Chilean Gran Oriente carrying South America’s banner Gran Oriente, Chilean-Bred and South America’s Hope in the Mile / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — One year after seeing their winning streak broken in th

Facing a deep and talented field, she goes in search of championship glory, while the Peruvian La Kika looks to rebound after a disappointing U.S. debut. Peruvian Star La Kika Faces a Fierce Test / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The final race of the  2025 Breeders’ Cup  promises to be a true gem. The  GI Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf , closing the World Championships a

The three major Breeders’ Cup sprints in 2025 promise pure excitement, with the Chilean star among the highlights of an explosive program Richi Seeks Chile’s First Breeders’ Cup Victory / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — In the  Breeders’ Cup , the sprinters are often the ones to light the first fireworks, and the 42nd edition at Del Mar will be no exception. The three premier speed con

After saddling the Argentine mare this Saturday at Del Mar, the trainer will retire from the profession and return to his home country—a moment filled with emotion, reflection, and a sense of closure Ignacio Correas to Bid Farewell to Training in the Distaff with Sarawak Rim / KEENELAND By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — There will be many horses and many stories at Del Mar this weekend, but few as tou

The son of Into Mischief kept his unbeaten record intact with a commanding victory in the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenileat Del Mar, securing the title of Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Ted Noffey, Class That Stands Up to Any Challenge / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — With the authority of a colt destined for greatness,  Ted Noffey  confirmed his status as the standout of his generation on Friday

After the late scratch of favorite Precise, the daughter of Ten Sovereigns captured the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Balantina slipped through on the inside, weaving past rivals / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The Breeders’ Cup has a way of weaving together stories, generations, and destinies. And on Friday, the tale of the  GI John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

After three consecutive Group 1 runner-up finishes in Europe, he gave his trainer his first win of the series by capturing the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, a triumph that also made him the winningest trainer in Breeders’ Cup history Gstaad made his strong European credentials count / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — On a day that once again underscored the dominance of the sport’s bi

The Chilean jockey treated himself to a special moment Friday at Del Mar, capturing the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies aboard the daughter of Gun Runner By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — On an afternoon charged with emotion and pure speed, South American racing lived a historic moment. Chilean jockey  Héctor Berríos , one of the leading riders on the California circuit, achieved the dream every prof

The daughter of Not This Time became only the second filly in history to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) Cy Fair and Irad Ortiz Jr. kicked off the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California) DEL MAR, California  — The 42nd edition of the  Breeders’ Cup World Championships  got off to an ideal start Friday at Del Mar, as the speed and determination of  Cy Fair  pro

The trainer oversees the Uruguayan star Touch of Destiny, who will make history in the GI Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, while also sending out the outstanding Journalism as a major contender for the GI Breeders’ Cup Classic Luis Cáceres and Touch of Destiny: A Truly Special Moment Awaits / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – Elegant, composed, and quietly confident,  Michael McCarthy  once

For the first time in its storied history, Juan Carlos Bagó’s Stud-Haras Firmamento will take part in the Breeders’ Cup. The homebred daughter of Remote, Sarawak Rim, will contest the GI Breeders’ Cup Distaff wearing the colors of JCB Stables, in partnership with Stud Los Melli Sarawak Rim sticks her tongue out at her exercise rider ahead of the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, US

Precise, Gstaad, and True Love give Coolmore a powerful trio of contenders in the 2-year-old turf races at the Breeders’ Cup Precise , a dual  G1  winner in Europe, heads to Del Mar as a leading contender / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – When the curtain rises on the 2025  Breeders’ Cup  at Del Mar, one name will once again echo through every barn and paddock:  Aidan O’Brien . Th

Brant and Ted Noffey headline the boys’ division, while Tommy Jo stands out among the fillies—setting up a pair of thrilling dirt showdowns Tommy Jo will be awfully hard to beat if she brings her best / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – This year’s  GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile  and  GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies  promise to deliver two of the most compelling clashes of the entire

The Irish maestro will look to break the all-time Breeders’ Cup record for wins—with the fascinating twist that two of his fiercest rivals will be his own sons, Joseph and Donnacha. Leading Aidan O’Brien’s powerhouse team are Minnie Hauk, Precise, and Gstaad, spearheading a world-class delegation Aidan O’Brien, ever gracious with the media, is dreaming of the record / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL

The Kentucky Derby, Belmont, and Travers champion was sidelined from the Breeders’ Cup Classic due to a mild fever—but his trainer chose calm and gratitude in the face of adversity Bill Mott and Sovereignty: Alone Together in the Face of Adversity / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – The Thursday morning sun lit up the Godolphin barn at Del Mar, but the mood remained heavy.  Sovereig

Assistant to Adrian Murray, a maker of stars and a trainer in the making himself, Robson Aguiar is enjoying special days at Del Mar alongside Bucanero Fuerte and Arizona Blaze, two of Europe’s top sprinters Robson Aguiar, Arizona Blaze, and a Perfect Snapshot at Del Mar / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California  – The smile on  Robson Aguiar’s  face says it all—a mix of pride, emotion, and a

With Shisospicy and Bentornato, Venezuelan trainer José Francisco D’Angelo dreams of making history at the Breeders’ Cup José Francisco D’Angelo (right) with Jorge Abreu on a Del Mar Morning / BREEDERS' CUP By Diego H. Mitagstein (Turf Diario Special Correspondent at Del Mar, California, USA) DEL MAR, California — Venezuelan trainer  José Francisco D’Angelo  is back at the  Breeders’ Cup , this time with a team that inspires real optimism. Based in the United States for seve

The former Mexican jockey, now assistant and exercise rider for John Sadler, stands alongside the Argentine star as Full Serrano aims to repeat last year’s triumph in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Full Serrano and Juan Leyva Together at Del Mar, Chasing Another Big Dream / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein, special correspondent for Turf Diario in Del Mar, California DEL MAR, California—As dawn breaks over Del Mar and the Pacific breeze turns golden under the rising sun,