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Ayra Stark Shines in Tough Keeneland Allowance and Bids Farewell to Ignacio Correas

The chestnut filly Ayra Stark (Cosmic Trigger) once again elevated the prestige of Argentine turf by claiming a commanding victory in a $130,000 allowance race at Keeneland, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Her 4¼-length triumph over Poppy The Princess (Cairo Prince) not only confirmed her complete adaptation to American turf courses, but also extended the brilliant legacy of her trainer Ignacio Correas IV, who marked his 301st U.S. win with this race, more than two decades after

Oct 217 min read

Obataye conquered South America by winning the Gran Premio Latinoamericano

The 41st Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) over 2000 metres on turf distributed a purse of US $300,000. It was contested on Saturday, 18 October at Hipódromo da Gávea in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under sustained rain, high humidity and a track that went from soft to heavy as the day progressed. This edition was decided in favour of Obataye (Courtier), a 5‑year‑old, ridden by João Moreira and trained by Antonio Oldoni for the colours of Haras Rio Iguassu, in a time of 1:58.59. Th

Oct 208 min read

Daryz wins the eighth Arc de Triomphe for The Aga Khan Studs

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe – known simply as the Arc in racing circles – is the pinnacle of the European racing season. Since 1920,...

Oct 77 min read

Cavalieri Wins the Zenyatta Stakes and Heads to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff Undefeated

The 2025 edition of the Zenyatta Stakes (G2), held at Santa Anita Park in late September, served as a demanding trial for the older filly...

Sep 296 min read

Wootton Bassett Passed Away This Morning

The world woke up to heartbreaking news for the global breeding industry: the death of Wootton Bassett (Ifraaj), Coolmore’s flagship...

Sep 238 min read

No Bien Ni Mal Strengthens the Reputation of South American Horses in the U.S. by Remaining Undefeated

No Bien Ni Mal reinforced the reputation of South American racehorses in the United States by keeping his undefeated record intact in his...

Sep 234 min read

Analysis of Books 1, 2 and 3 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale

The Keeneland September Yearling Sale presents itself every year as the great barometer of the health of the Thoroughbred industry in the...

Sep 1717 min read

Obastacle broke a record in his debut at Maroñas

The Criadores Nacionales Stakes (G3) at Maroñas is usually the first major barometer for Uruguay’s classic crop, where colts who did not...

Sep 167 min read

Candy Ride made a feast at the start of the Derby Trail at Churchill Downs

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 13 at Churchill Downs, two unmistakable signs were left for breeding programs: the road to the...

Sep 165 min read

The first stages of the Triple Crowns were thermostats for measuring horsepower in South America

The simultaneous kickoff of the Triple Crowns in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Montevideo offered a vivid portrait of South American...

Sep 1112 min read

Sierra Leone shines in the Whitney and takes a decisive step toward Ashford’s stallion barn

On Saturday, August 2nd, in the 98th running of the Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) once again showcased the...

Aug 47 min read

Special Do Iguassú remains the best undefeated filly of the 2022 generation in Brazil

Special Do Iguassú (Forestry) extended her unbeaten record to 5-for-5 in the Margarida Polak Lara – Taça de Prata (G1), during a...