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The Dosage system was developed to provide breeders and bettors with a numerical way to evaluate the balance of speed and stamina inherited by a horse. The method is not a magic formula; it was built from the observation that a small number of influential stallions transmit traits of precocity or stamina to their descendants. At the beginning of the 20th century, the French military officer J. J. Vuillier began identifying these sires, which he called chefs-de-race (literall

Explora, a daughter of Blame out of the mare Collections Choice (by Bernardini), captured the Honeybee Stakes (G3) in convincing fashion at Oaklawn Park and established herself as one of the most promising three-year-old fillies in the United States. Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Flavien Prat, she showcased both her maturity and pedigree in one of the key races of the spring calendar. The victory not only positioned her as the veteran trainer’s leading prospect for the

The racing career of the American chestnut Disarm, now retired to stud, illustrates the level of quality that both Haras Vacación and Haras Santa Inés aim to inject into their breeding programs. A son of the champion Gun Runner and out of a mare by the influential Tapit, Disarm was campaigned by Winchell Thoroughbreds and gained prominence when he qualified for the Kentucky Derby at three, after finishing second to Kingsbarns in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and third in the Lexin

The Fountain of Youth Stakes, contested this year under a brilliant sun at Gulfstream Park, not only fulfilled its traditional role as a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby; it also revealed a new protagonist on the road to Churchill Downs. His name is Commandment, a son of the influential stallion Into Mischief who carried the weight of high expectations and delivered a standout performance. The race, recognized for awarding crucial qualifying points for the Derby, has over

Nearly, a colt by the prolific sire Not This Time, burst onto the North American three-year-old scene with a decisive victory in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. His win, achieved after a tactically patient trip and a powerful finishing kick, confirmed the talent his connections had been seeing in the mornings and placed him among the leaders on the road to the Kentucky Derby. This article aims to analyze in depth the rise of the Centennial Farms runner, recoveri

The victory of Six Speed (Not This Time) in the UAE 2,000 Guineas (G3) during Fashion Friday at Meydan Racecourse was far more than a graded success on the Dubai Racing Carnival calendar. It was a performance that combined authority, maturity, and international projection, placing the American three-year-old firmly on the Derby Trail map, with his sights set on the first Saturday in May and the ultimate goal of the Kentucky Derby. Six Speed (Not This Time) led throughout in

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

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

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

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,...

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

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