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Usha Graduates Tiz The Law as a Grade 1 Sire in the La Brea

On December 28, 2025, on the opening day of Santa Anita Park’s winter meet, the atmosphere in Arcadia, California, was different. For the first time since the 1950s, the California racetrack did not open its season on December 26, as heavy rainfall forced the postponement of the opening to Sunday the 28th. The new date generated controversy on social media because it coincided with NFL games. However, the public responded, and the track welcomed a strong crowd despite competi

Jan 26 min read

Tattersalls had a Historic December Mare Sales

The Tattersalls December Mare Sales 2025, held from December 1st to 3rd in Newmarket, once again solidified themselves as the global epicenter where a large part of the future of thoroughbred breeding is decided. With a turnover of 81,583,515 guineas and an average of 140,661 guineas per head, the sale displayed a sustained, deep, and extremely selective market, where the major operations of the world did not come to buy names, but structural pedigrees, complementary biotypes

Dec 5, 20256 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 20, 20258 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 7, 20257 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 23, 20254 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 17, 202517 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 4, 20257 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...

Aug 4, 20257 min read

Game Winner arrives in Brazil as a representative of Candy Ride’s sire line

The news that U.S. champion Game Winner (Candy Ride) has just arrived at Fazenda Mondesir, in Bagé (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), shook...

Aug 1, 20255 min read

The Great Racing gives freshman sire The Great Day his first G1 as a stallion

Following a massive investment of trust by the breeding operation of Dr. Juan Carlos Bagó, The Great Day (Harlan’s Holiday) earned his...

Jul 30, 20258 min read

Touch Of Destiny Arrives in the U.S. as Uruguay's Hope for the Breeders' Cup

In 2025, Uruguay officially joins the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, marking a milestone for the nation's growing presence in...

Jul 15, 20254 min read