Even the all-time greats have slumps, and Todd Pletcher was suffering through a rare bad patch as spring turned to summer. He won only one race in June -- which was hard to believe-- and seven in July as his pursuit of a 6,000th victory slowed to a crawl. He joked that he hoped he […]...
The spirit of the late Christophe Clement has been palpable for the last two weeks at Saratoga. Clement died last year from a rare form of eye cancer. The Paris-born trainer was a leading conditioner in the U.S. for over 30 years, logging 2,576 career wins with horses that earned over $184 million. ...
The summer season at Saratoga Race Course enters Week 7 of its 10-week, 46-day meet, and the races within the races -- for leading jockey and trainer -- are being hotly contested. Jose Ortiz, enjoying perhaps the best year of his career with wins in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) ab...
First came the powerful push from last to first in the super-hyped $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday. Then came the sigh of relief from Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott after reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty took charge in the stretch for a 4 ¾-leng...
Unlocking the Action at Saratoga Race Course for the 2026 Whitney Stakes Saratoga Race Course hosts one of the most prestigious dirt races in North America this summer, attracting elite older horses to compete for ultimate division supremacy. The 2026 Whitney Stakes promises thrilling track action, ...
2026 Whitney Stakes Official Contender’s Analysis Saratoga Race Course hosts one of the most thrilling midsummer showdowns in Thoroughbred racing history. The 2026 Grade 1 Whitney Stakes brings together eight exceptional horses competing over nine furlongs for top honors and an automatic berth in ...
Saratoga's Premier Turf Mile The Grade 1 Fourstardave Stakes stands as one of the most prestigious mid-summer turf contests in North American Thoroughbred racing. Held over Saratoga’s Mellon Turf Course, this one-mile handicap attracts the finest grass runners in the country, with a coveted automa...
The 99th renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, live at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. As a marquee Win and You're In qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classic, this nine-furlong main-track showcase draws the elite o...
Overview of the 2026 Fourstardave Stakes at Saratoga Summer racing at Saratoga Race Course reaches a fever pitch as top-class turf runners gather for the historic Fourstardave Stakes. This Grade 1 contest brings world-class mile runners to the iconic Mellon Turf Course in Saratoga Springs, New York....
Sometimes the path of least resistance is the best course of action. That certainly applies to J J Grey, who is favored to extend his winning streak to three on Sunday night in the $400,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) at Mountaineer Park. The greater glory for 3-year-olds is attached to the sport’s h...
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