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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

Further Ado earned yesterday the most important victory of his emerging campaign by winning in dominant fashion the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) run at Keeneland. The race, one of the major spring events in the United States, awarded 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby and brought together seven three-year-old colts headed by the chestnut representing Spendthrift Farm. Despite the expectations surrounding the different contenders, the race unfolded as a procession for t

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

The road to the Kentucky Derby gained a new major contender following the thrilling victory of Class President, a son of Uncle Mo trained by Todd Pletcher, in the Rebel Stakes (G2) contested at Oaklawn Park. Defending the colors of WinStar Farm, the colt prevailed in an exciting finish and immediately placed himself among the leading prospects on the road to the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious race for three-year-olds in the United States. Class President (Uncle Mo) batt

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

Canaletto announced his arrival on the big stage with a debut that did not go unnoticed at Gulfstream Park. The dark bay three-year-old colt, a son of Into Mischief, appeared in an $80,000 Maiden Special Weight over one mile on dirt, a demanding test for a debutant both in terms of distance and the competitive context of the South Florida circuit. From the break, he showed an unusual level of maturity for an inexperienced horse, settling into a stalking position without wasti

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 2025 Remsen Stakes (G2) not only crowned a new classic winner, it revealed the emergence of a colt who may define next year’s three-year-old crop. Paladin (Gun Runner), a striking chestnut with commanding presence, bred by Summer Wind Equine and acquired by a partnership led by Coolmore, White Birch Farm, and Brook Smith, showed in his first two-turn attempt that he possesses the precise combination of maturity and engine to legitimately aim for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. H

The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2), run at Churchill Downs, once again fulfilled its historic role as one of the most important races for evaluating colts aiming for the Kentucky Derby trail. Although it is run after the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, the race brings together very high-quality colts seeking to take a step forward toward the following spring. In 2025, the absolute standout was Further Ado (Gun Runner), a colt who had already attracted national attention after break

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

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...