The Cigar Mile Handicap is named for two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, the winner of 16 consecutive races from 1994-1996. The race was called the NYRA Mile Handicap from 1988-1996 and renamed the Ciga...
Fort Bragg nosed out Saudi Crown in an exciting stretch-long duel and won the $200,000 Dwyer (G3) for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert on Saturday (July 1) at Belmont Park. Sent off as the 7-10 favori...
By US Racing Team On the day before big racing cards at Belmont Park, Ellis Park, and Woodbine, the weather – and poor air quality – could be a major factor in betting strategy. And that’s if th...
By Mike Farrell Thanksgiving is here again, that time when we pause to acknowledge our many blessings. There are multiple reasons for racing fans to reflect on this past season. We can all give thanks...
By Richard Rosenblatt The last time we saw Soup and Sandwich at the races was on the first Saturday in May, at Churchill Downs, finishing 19th and last in the Kentucky Derby (G1), 64 ¼ lengths behind...
By Ed McNamara Way back when, before the Breeders’ Cup became the ultimate autumn destination, October stakes at Keeneland and Belmont Park often determined championships. Horseplayers younger t...
By Noel Michaels The Belmont fall meet extends into early November with racing going on through the Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar before closing Nov. 7, after which the New York racing scene shif...
By Mike Farrell And then, there was only one. The “One” is the final remaining Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifier before the season-ending championships next month at Del Mar. Tha...
By Richard Rosenblatt The race is on at Keeneland and Belmont Park for the final all-fees paid berths into the Breeders’ Cup less than a month away. Keeneland kicked off it Fall Stars Weekend on Fri...
By Richard Rosenblatt A busy weekend of Breeders’ Cup challenge series races already is underway as Santa Anita Park kicked off its fall meet Friday with three “Win and You’re In’’ races. Ho...
