By Ed McNamara Royal Ascot had been up and running since 1711, and almost 300 years later Wesley Ward was challenging history. No American-trained horse had ever won there, and the Brits didn’t ...
By Ed McNamara Even the people who watch one race a year recognize Bob Baffert, the longtime face of American racing. These days, it’s embarrassing when he shows it. Baffert’s two-year sus...
Betting The 2021 Belmont Stakes Odds: Essential Quality In the days leading up to the 153rd running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday (June 5), usracing.com is profiling the contende...
By Ed McNamara It’s called the “Test of the Champion,” although “One of a Kind” or “The Glorious Anachronism” might be a better fit. The Belmont Stakes (G1) is a relic of long ago, w...
Leading up to the 153rd running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday, June 5, usracing.com is publishing profiles of each contender. The 1 1/2-mile race at Belmont Park is the final leg...
By Ed McNamara While awaiting the Belmont Stakes Festival on June 4-5, we need action to get through this weekend. Churchill Downs is providing it with a Saturday card featuring seven stakes, includin...
By Ed McNamara His longshot Ram finished last, more than 36 lengths behind, which didn’t ruin the Preakness (G1) for an 80-something who’s won it six times. All-time great D. Wayne Lukas w...
By Ed McNamara The suspensions against embattled trainer Bob Baffert are piling up, with the New York Racing Association the latest to temporarily bar the Hall of Famer from entering horses at Belmont...
By Ed McNamara It’s all about freakiness in a Preakness with a weakness. The race’s slogan is “A Jewel To Remember.” Well, we’ll never forget the year the Kentucky Derby winn...
In the days leading up to the 146th running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1), usracing.com is profiling the contenders. The 1 3/16-mile second leg of the Triple Crown is May 15. Profiles will b...
