Toronado (IRE)

Champion High Chaparral Euthanized at 15

• By Myra Lewyn
• December 21, 2014
• Breeding, International

High Chaparral, a two-time U.S. champion, dual European classic winner, and prominent sire, has died in his native Ireland at age 15.

BC European Value Horses Again Deliver Profit

• By Frank Angst
• November 6, 2014
• Breeders' Cup

While it went down to the wire this year, the Breeders' Cup wagering angle of looking for value in European starters again finished in the black, well in the black as it turns out. read blog

Japan-Bred Karakontie Scores Mile Win

• By Frank Angst
• November 1, 2014
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

In a race that completely changed complexion in the stretch, Flaxman Holdings' homebred Karakontie rallied to victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

That Handicapping Show: Breeders' Cup Friday

• By Claire Novak
• October 30, 2014

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap several Breeders' Cup Friday races. They look at the Breeders' Cup Distaff, Mile, Juvenile Fillies, and Juvenile Fillies Turf. Return Saturday for the Breeders' Cup Classic! watch video

Breeders' Cup News Update for Oct 28, 2014

• By Claire Novak
• October 28, 2014

Claire Novak updates us on American Pharoah's defection, Shared Belief's final breeze, and the first racetrack visits for international contenders Dank and Toronado after clearing quarantine. watch video

Breeders' Cup Mile Wide-Open Without Wise Dan

• By Claire Novak
• October 27, 2014
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), the Nov. 1 race drew a slew of contenders.

Mile Draws 19 First-Preference Entries

• By Claire Novak
• October 22, 2014
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

With two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan sidelined after dominating back-to-back editions of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), a slew of contenders pre-entered the turf event to be run Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.

Toronado to Carry Hannon Hopes in BC Mile

• By Myra Lewyn
• October 14, 2014
• Racing, International, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Al Shaqab Racing's British-based Toronado is being aimed for the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) Nov. 1 after missing last year's World Championships to continue his recovery from throat surgery.

Al Shaqab's Toronado to National Stud in 2015

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 22, 2014
• Racing, Breeding, International

Al Shaqab Racing's group I-winning miler Toronado, who is possible for the QIPCO Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Eng-I) at Ascot in October, will take up stud duty in 2015 at The National Stud in Newmarket.

Baltic Baroness Wins Vermeille, Treve Fourth

• By Myra Lewyn
• September 14, 2014
• Racing, International

Baltic Baroness, a 22-1 longshot, handed Pomology her first defeat Sept. 14 in winning the Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) by a short head at Longchamp. Defending Arc winner Treve was fourth as the even-money choice.

Treve Returns From Injury in Prix Vermeille

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 12, 2014
• Racing, International

Star French mare Treve will try to get back her winning ways Sept. 14 in the Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I), a prep for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I), at Longchamp.

Kingman Wins Sussex with Dazzling Late Speed

• By Myra Lewyn
• July 30, 2014
• Racing, International

Unleashing a belated but powerful acceleration, Kingman blew past the battling pair of Toronado and pacesetter Darwin in the closing stages and won the QIPCO Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) July 30 at Goodwood.

Kingman, Toronado Set for Sussex Clash

• By Myra Lewyn
• July 29, 2014
• Racing, International

An exciting matchup between group I winners Kingman and Toronado has shaped up for the QIPCO Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) July 30 at Goodwood.

Kingman vs. Toronado at Glorious Goodwood

• July 28, 2014
• International

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the group I Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. read blog

Toronado Opens Season With Queen Anne Victory

• By Frank Angst
• June 17, 2014
• Racing, International

Toronado proved up to the challenge of facing top competition in his seasonal debut when the 4-year-old held off a late challenge from Verrazano to secure a victory in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 17 at Royal Ascot.

Toronado, Verrazano Meet in Queen Anne

• By Myra Lewyn
• June 15, 2014
• Racing, International

Al Shaqab Racing's group I winner Toronado heads a field of 10 entered for the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 15, opening day at Royal Ascot.

International Ceremony to Recognize Wise Dan

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 27, 2013
• Racing, International, Breeders' Cup

Black Caviar, Treve, and Wise Dan are to be recognized as the three top horses in the Longines World's Best Racehorse Ceremony at the gala dinner of the Longines Hong Kong International Races Dec. 6 in Hong Kong.

'War' Springs International Upset at York

• By Myra Lewyn
• August 21, 2013
• Racing, International

Declaration of War pulled a mild upset in the Juddmonte International Stakes (Eng-I) Aug. 21 at York, turning the tables on highly regarded rivals Al Kazeem and Toronado.

Toronado Bests Dawn Approach in Showdown

• By Myra Lewyn
• July 31, 2013
• Racing, International

Toronado wore down classic winner Dawn Approach in the final furlong and finally got the best of his rival on the third try in their QIPCO Sussex Stakes (Eng-I) showdown July 31 at Goodwood.

Dawn Approach Wins St. James's Thriller

• By Myra Lewyn
• June 18, 2013
• Racing, International

Godolphin Racing's Dawn Approach battled Toronado in the closing stages of the St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) and narrowly won in a thrilling finish June 18 at Royal Ascot.

Guineas Winners to Meet in St. James's Palace

• By Myra Lewyn
• June 16, 2013
• Racing, International

Dawn Approach and Magician, the respective English and Irish Two Thousand Guineas winners, look set to clash in the St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) June 18 at Royal Ascot in what may well be the defining race of the meet.

Dawn Approach Wins Guineas for Godolphin

• By Myra Lewyn
• May 4, 2013
• Racing, International

Godolphin's Dawn Approach remained undefeated and provided morale support to the Maktoum family's racing operation with a brilliant win in the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I), the first jewel of England's Triple Crown.

Unbeaten Dawn Approach Set for Guineas Test

• By Myra Lewyn
• May 2, 2013
• Racing, International

Godolphin's undefeated European champion Dawn Approach will make his highly anticipated 2013 debut in the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I), the first classic of the European season May 4 at Newmarket.