The son of Study of Man showed the ability to gallop and took the challenge over 3000 meters on the turf For Sons and Lover, a victory that expands his future / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- Great nights are also measured in endurance. And the Red Sea Turf Handicap (G2), with 2.5 million dollars and 3000 meters ahead on the turf, offered a full-fledged battle

The Bob Baffert trainee made up significant ground in the stretch to secure the win and a "Win and You're In" berth for the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1). Imagination came from off the pace to secure an impossible win / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  Dirt speed once again spoke with an American accent. The Riyadh Dirt Sprint  (G2), boasting a $2 million purse, fell

The homebred for the late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum secured an authoritative G1 victory in Riyadh. Oisin Murphy made it look easy aboard Royal Champion in Riyadh / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  At eight years of age, when most Thoroughbreds have already told their full story, the Irish-bred Royal Champion  decided to write his greatest chapter yet. The Karl Burke  trainee captu

The Japanese champion was unstoppable in Riyadh and clearly defeated Nysos, becoming the first horse in history to win the world's most expensive race twice Forever Young found the gap on the inside and from then on left his mark / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- History already had a place reserved for him. All that was missing was for him to occupy it once aga

The Portuguese jockey reached the pinnacle, guiding the colt to victory in the Saudi Derby (G3) at Riyadh, securing vital points for the Kentucky Derby (G1). Ricardo Sousa, still in the irons of Al Haram / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  As the dust began to settle on the King Abdulaziz  home straight, a new star among the 3-year-olds was born. Simultaneously, th

The Japanese sensation aims to maintain his dominance at King Abdulaziz, facing off against Nysos and Nevada Beach, Bob Baffert’s high-profile contenders. Forever Young, a formidable athlete who never tires of reaching for glory / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  There are nights that transcend the calendar and find their place in history. The Saudi Cup  (G1-1,800

The Red Sea Turf Handicap (G2), the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2), and the 1351 Turf Sprint (G3) round out the massive international meeting. Imagination, another strong hand for Bob Baffert in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  Beyond the Saudi Cup  (G1), the Neom Turf Cup  (G1), and the Saudi Derby  (G3), the high-profile card at King Abdulaziz Racecourse  is completed by a series of stakes races that, given the depth of the fields, provide a tru

The Japanese contender faces a deep field at King Abdulaziz, seeking vital points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1). Satono Voyage moved with ease during morning works in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  In just six editions, the Saudi Derby  (G3-1,600m, dirt, $1.5 million) has evolved from an exotic promise into a strategic fixture on the international stakes map. The race, held on the King Abdulaziz  dirt with Kentucky Derby  (G1) po

The mare, recently purchased for a fortune, takes on Shin Emperor, Silawi, Galen, and Facteur Cheval, among others. Shin Emperor won the 2025 renewal of the Neom Turf Cup / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario) –  The evolution of the Saudi Cup  (G1) international program has found a new emblem in the elevation of the Neom Turf Cup  to top-flight status. Contested over 2,100 m

The son of Orpen captured the Longines Conquest Chronograph over 1,200 meters, returning to the winner's circle in style. Condor Pasa delivered another victory for Argentine racing in Meydan DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).–  The latest meeting at Meydan  delivered a high-voltage Friday night under the lights, serving as the perfect prelude to the upcoming Super Saturday . With a blend of local grit and international flair, the spotlight shone brightest

The filly captured the Fillies Mile, the colt took home the Sarawat Cup, and the Arabian star secured the Al Mneefah Cup (G1). Tedoum was unstoppable in the Riyadh Fillies Mile / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–  Bearing the unmistakable seal of international racing and set against the unparalleled backdrop of King Aziz Racecourse , the opening day of the Saudi Cup  (G1) weekend delivered high-voltage thrills, confirming Riyadh’s dirt track as one of the

The son of Frankel captured the Saudi International Handicap, where Brazilian jockey Francisco Leandro finished a close sixth aboard Hans Andersen after leading into the stretch. Mickael Barzalona and Gran Descans stood out in the day’s featured event for Thoroughbreds / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–   Mickael Barzalona  completed a dream day at King Abdulaziz Racecourse  by winning the Saudi International Handicap Presented by Lucid  ($500,000 purse,

The Frenchman secured victory in the final two legs of the championship, edging out Norway’s Frida Valle-Skar and Britain’s Saffie Osborne. For Barzalona, a formidable moment in his career / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–   Mickael Barzalona  extended his professional golden streak by clinching the 2026 International Jockeys’ Challenge Presented by J Event  at King Abdulaziz Racecourse  this Friday, during the opening day of the Saudi Cup  (G1) meeting.

Aidan’s sons will saddle several runners in pursuit of glory at the Saudi Cup meeting. Donnacha O’Brien harbors high hopes / ARCHIVE RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).–  The O’Brien  surname is once again taking center stage on the international scene, this time with a Saudi flair. In the build-up to the latest edition of the Saudi Cup , the young Irish trainer Donnacha O’Brien  is preparing for a special day at the imposing King Abdulaziz Racecourse , where this

The Argentine trainer, based in Denmark for 15 years, will saddle the Frankel gelding Hans Andersen in Friday’s Saudi International Handicap during the Saudi Cup meeting—a story of grit and perseverance. William Segovia en Riyadh, a la espera de una gran experiencia By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).–  On the eve of the world’s most powerful day on the racing calendar in t

At the end of the Dubai World Cup Carnival in Meydan, the Brazilian will travel to the Asian country to compete for 3 months Francisco Leandro confirmed to Global Media Turf that in April he will go to race in Japan / GLOBAL MEDIA TURF By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- From Riyadh , on the eve of the first day of the Saudi Cup meeting, Francisco Leandro once again face

Trainer Shinsuke Hashiguchi makes his second international bid with the bay, who finished fifth in the Golden Eagle Panja Tower moved with ease over the King Abdulaziz dirt / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Japan is once again aiming high in the 1351 Turf Sprint  (G2), the $2 million event presented by Qiddiya City , and one of its standard-bearers will be Panja Tower , who will attempt to sustain the Japanese streak on the demanding stretch of King Abdu

The grey G1 winner at Del Mar will contest the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) this Saturday, and trainer Librado Barocio is full of hope Lovesick Blues winning the Bing Crosby Stakes in the United States / BENOIT PHOTO RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— With a bruised ego following a trip filled with setbacks in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint  (G1), the seasoned American speedster Lovesick Blues  will seek redemption this Saturday in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint  (G2), contested o

Friday marks the first of two days for the Saudi Cup festival; the Brazilian jockey will ride Hans Andersen in the Saudi International Handicap Francisco Leandro will be aboard Hans Andersen in the day's main event for Thoroughbreds / DRC By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).— The 2026 Saudi Cup  festival kicks off this Friday with a program featuring the latest edition of th

The Doug O'Neill trainee will start in this Saturday's Saudi Derby (G3); the trainer will also send out Zio Jo in the 1351 Turf Sprint The flashy chestnut caught everyone's eye during the morning sessions in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— When it comes to chasing major purses, Doug O’Neill  knows exactly how to play his hand. The American trainer, a Kentucky Derby  (G1) winner with Nyquist  (Uncle Mo) and a legendary figure through the feats of

The man who conditioned the legendary Zenyatta and won the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo passed away this Thursday at the age of 80 John Shirreffs, Hector Berrios, and all smiles following one of Baeza’s victories / BENOIT PHOTO CALIFORNIA, United States (Special for Turf Diario).— The global racing community woke up this Thursday to news that cuts deep. At the age of 80, John Shirreffs  passed away at his home in Arcadia, California. He was the trainer who guided the unforgett

As is customary, to avoid overlapping with the Riyadh show in Saudi Arabia, Dubai has organized a transitional program Meydan awaits another exciting day of racing / DRC DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).— The Dubai Racing Carnival  returns this Friday with an intense and highly competitive card at Meydan , featuring eight races where there is virtually no room for concessions. Large fields, specialists in top form, and an attractive combination of turf an

The son of Gun Runner is the standout figure in Saturday’s feature race on the road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Carrying the Coolmore colors, Paladin will seek to keep trending upward NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Special for Turf Diario).— If the scene feels familiar, it’s because it is. A high-priced colt by Gun Runner , trained by Chad Brown , arrives at Fair Grounds  to contest the Risen Star Stakes  (G2) with hopes of igniting a campaign toward the Kentucky Derby  (G1). Two yea

The Japanese champion and defending titleholder secured a favorable starting position this Saturday for the world’s richest race Forever Young: The horse capturing nearly every gaze in Riyadh / JCSA By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).— The ballot  has spoken and the die is cast. At the imposing King Abdulaziz Racecourse , the post-position draw for the Saudi Cup  (G1-1800m,

The French trainer arrives with two high-caliber runners for the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2) and the Neom Turf Cup (G1) Lazzat, one of the standout horses of the Saudi Cup meeting / ASCOT RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— With proven international experience and established as one of the leading trainers of the new European generation, Frenchman Jerome Reynier  arrives at the lavish Saudi Cup  meeting—boasting $39.6 million in total purses—with a high-voltage duo led

The trainer will send out the mare against the colts in the Neom Turf Cup (G1) after purchasing her for 1,900,000 guineas George Boughey holds high hopes for Survie in Saturday’s other G1 in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— With the goal of quickly recouping a multi-million dollar investment, British trainer George Boughey  arrives at the Neom Turf Cup  (G1) with his brand-new acquisition Survie . This Saturday, she will seek to make her mark ove

The Saudi Cup revealed its final list of contenders this Tuesday; the American trainer is already in Riyadh, and the Japanese challenger seeks an upset with Brazilian Joao Moreira in the irons Should he perform well in the Saudi Cup, Nevada Beach will be pointed toward the Dubai World Cup / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).— With the majestic King Abdulaziz Racecourse  as the epicenter of world racing, the countdown for the Saudi Cup  (G1-1800m, dirt,

The 41st edition of the event held its opening day this Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Riyadh One of the panels that shaped the inaugural day of the Asian Racing Conference / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Within the framework of the 41st Asian Racing Conference  (ARC), held in Riyadh and organized by the Asian Racing Federation  together with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia , the leaders of the main Vision 2030 projects delivered a powerful messa

A daughter of Ghaiyyath, she boasts six wins from eight starts and takes on the colts in the Saudi Cup (G1); Ryan Moore to ride Ameerat Alzamaan during one of her victories at King Abdulaziz / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— In a Saudi Cup  (G1) edition dominated by world-class international stars, local trainer Sami Alharabi  is betting big on home-field advantage. His ace is the remarkable Ameerat Alzamaan , representing the Red Stable  of Prince Faisa

King Abdulaziz begins to heat up while the construction of Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia's new racecourse, was announced at the Asian Racing Conference Qiddiya, the project that promises to revolutionize world racing By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).— There is a different energy in the air of this city. It’s not just the desert heat beginning to yield to the sunset breeze, nor th

The prominent American conditioner will send out Bishops Bay, representing King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz’s White Stable Bishops Bay enters following a victory in the Cigar Mile in the United States / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Armed with accumulated experience and the sense of drawing closer to the finish line, Brad Cox  will once again attempt to conquer the Saudi Cup  (G1), the world’s richest race, this time with Bishops Bay , the ambitious recent

The trainer will saddle the French-bred mare in the Saudi International Handicap, carrying the hopes of a nation outside the world’s racing elite Iradie was born and primarily competes in France, but will represent Belgium in Riyadh / GAELLE GERNAY RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Amidst the high-profile names and the usual powerhouses of international racing, Belgium will have a presence as unprecedented as it is inspiring this Friday in the Saudi Internation

The trainer and the superstar aim for a Saudi Cup double; "I thought he had fully matured, but he is actually still improving," said the professional about the champion Forever Young always maintains formidable condition / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Absolute conviction, full confidence, and a horse that has already made history. This is how Yoshito Yahagi  returns to King Abdulaziz Racecourse , with Forever Young  (Real Steel) poised to attempt an u

Jockey and trainer to team up with Galen in the Neom Turf Cup and the mare Goodie Two Shoes in the Red Sea Turf Handicap Dylan Browne McMonagle aims for another major victory, now in Riyadh / JCSA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).— Youth, talent, and international ambition combine in a partnership that has moved past the "prospect" stage to become a formidable reality. Joseph O’Brien  and Dylan Browne McMonagle  will join forces in the two major turf events on t

The Coolmore colt earned key points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a victory at Santa Anita Park Plutarch continues to make steady progress under Baffert’s guidance / Benoit Photo ARCADIA, California (From a special correspondent).— Patience, groundwork, and conviction. That was the path Bob Baffert  chose for Plutarch , a well-bred colt who needed time to mature and who took a decisive step toward the elite this Saturday by capturing the Robert B. Lewis Stakes  (G3),

The Brazilian jockey will ride the son of Frankel in the Saudi International Handicap, facing tough rivals, but with 54 1/2 kilos Francisco Leandro will represent South America in the Saudi International Handicap / JUAN I. BOZZELLO By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (From a special correspondent).- For the first time since its inception, the Saudi Cup (G1) meeting at King Abdulaziz Racecourse will no

The trainer will seek his first victory in the most expensive race on the planet; Imagination is his card for the Riyadh Dirt Sprint Nysos looks in great shape ahead of the Saudi Cup / JCSA RIYADH , Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).- With intact ambition and a pending account that has kept him awake for five years, Bob Baffert will return next week to King Abdulaziz Racecourse with a clear goal: to win for the first time the Saudi Cup (G1), the world’s richest race

The Arabian jockey will be in the reins of the South American colt; the trainer goes again for the Saudi Cup with Rattle N Roll Kenny McPeek returns to Riyadh with expectations / JCSA RIYADH, Arabia Saudita (Especial para Turf Diario).- La experiencia local vale oro en el desierto, y Kenny McPeek lo sabe mejor que nadie. El preparador con base en Lexington confirmó que el jinete local y múltiple campeón en Arabia Saudita, Adel Alfouraidi , será el encargado de conducir a Ver

Mark Casse's pupil shone at Oaklawn Park and added very important points on the road to the Kentucky Derby Cristian Torres celebrates in the reins of Silent Tactic / OAKLAWN PARK HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas .- From promise to reality in just one month. Silent Tactic authoritatively confirmed his credentials for the Kentucky Derby (G1) by winning convincingly in the Southwest Stakes (G3), held Friday at Oaklawn Park , one of the most traditional stops on the Road to the Kentuck

At Meydan, the son of Kodiac was the great figure of Friday; Oisin Murphy and his first photo there since 2020 Dividend was the central figure in the Meydan night / DRC MEYDAN, United Arab Emirates.- The main race on Friday at Meydan featured Dividend, who claimed the Lord Glitters Handicap. With Rossa Ryan in the irons, he charged from the middle of the pack with a perfectly timed change of pace to defeat King’s Charter (Kingman) by 3/4 of a length. “Absolutely superb!” sum

The Brazilian jockey guided the Japanese Strauss to win the race that offered 1,000,000 dollars in purses Joao Moreira, from Brazil to glory in Abu Dhabi / ADTC ABU DHABI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario).- History began to be written in bold letters from its very conception and was sealed with a performance that traveled across the racing world. The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Gold Cup (L-1600 m, turf) not only debuted a race destined to hold a privil

The race was postponed last week due to bad weather and will award important points on the road to the Kentucky Derby Strategic Risk is one of Mark Casse's cards in the Southwest Stakes / ADAM COGLIANESE HOT SPRINGS , Arkansas (Special for Turf Diario ).- With some delay due to weather issues, Oaklawn Park resumes its path toward the Kentucky Derby (G1) this Friday with the running of the Southwest Stakes (G3), a US$ 1,000,000 race for 3-year-old colts over 1700 meters, w

The Brazilian jockey will have several mounts, 2 of them from the South American tandem Antonio Cintra-Julio Olascoaga Julio Olascoaga and Antonio Cintra will have several entries this afternoon at Meydan / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- This Friday's meeting at Meydan has all the ingredients to be unforgettable. The main event is the Lord Glitters Handicap , a race over 1800 meters on turf that pays tribute to the unforgettable G1-winning gr

The first woman to obtain a trainer's license from the Japan Racing Association is betting on Sunrise Zipangu in the world's most expensive race Kyoko Maekawa will be the first female Japanese trainer to run in the Saudi Cup / JRA RIYADH , Saudi Arabia .- Japanese horse racing does not stop in its ambition to conquer the world's great stages, but this time history has a special nuance. Kyoko Maekawa , who just a year ago broke barriers by becoming the first woman to obtain

The Italian jockey had a dream farewell in Rio de Janeiro, winning 2 races, including a G1, and receiving an ovation from the large crowd in attendance The last leap in the fantastic career of Frankie Dettori / SYLVIO RONDINELLI - KAROL LOUREIRO By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Correspondent for Turf Diario in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) RIO DE JANEIRO , Brazil (From a special correspondent).- Destiny, as fickle and romantic as few others, decided that the final page of the gold

With her victory in the Megahertz Stakes (G3), she became the first horse born in Peru to win a graded stakes race on United States tracks Princesa Moche (right) achieved what no Peruvian horse could do before in the USA / BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA , California ( Especial para Turf Diario ).- Peruvian horse racing reached an unprecedented peak in the northern hemisphere. With a display of bravery and endurance, Princesa Moche became last Saturday the first horse born in Peru

The formidable Italian jockey will end his South American tour this Sunday under the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro Lanfranco Dettori and the statue of Jorge Ricardo in Gávea / JCB / SYLVIO RONDINELLI By Diego H. Mitagstein (Special Envoy for Turf Diario to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) RIO DE JANEIRO , Brazil (From a special envoy).- Next Sunday will not be just another day for South American and world horse racing. The Hipódromo da Gávea , guarded by the Christ the Redee

This Sunday, the Sporting of Viña del Mar dresses up to host its best race of the season; Apolo Rey and Created, the candidates; the Argentine jockey Gustavo Calvente will ride Wallace Apolo Rey, one of the candidates for El Derby 2026 / JAIME CORTÉS P. By Fernando Ojeda V. / Diario El Crack Chile VALPARAÍSO , Viña del Mar (Special for Turf Diario ).- To speak of El Derby (G1) is plainly and simply to enter into one of the most traditional challenges of Chilean turf, and

Sue Magnier was authorized by the Japan Racing Association and will be represented by two two-year-olds by Frankel Coolmore will have colors in Japan, and 2 3-year-olds by Frankel that will represent them / EPSOM DOWNS TOKYO , Japan (Special for Turf Diario ).- In a movement that marks a new chapter in its global expansion, Coolmore will have, for the first time, horses trained in Japan this season, after Sue Magnier , wife of tycoon John Magnier , officially received the

The son of Roaring Lion held off the siege of Arabian Light throughout the entire stretch; the Argentine Giustino flew low in the closing stages Fort George, on the inside, came back on top and defeated Arabian Light / DRC DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (Special for Turf Diario ).- The tenth meeting of the Dubai Racing Carnival was a true party for international visitors, on a vibrant night that had as its culminating point the victory of Fort George in the Dubai Millennium