Since 1807 it’s been the centerpiece of the Royal Ascot meeting, the pinnacle of thoroughbred racing. The 2½-mile Gold Cup is a throwback to a time when stamina, not speed, was prized, and Kypri...
Of the seven races set for Royal Ascot on Thursday, the 2 ½-mile Gold Cup (G1) is the main attraction and the lone group 1 on the day. The race, which used to be known as the “Ascot Gold Cup” but...
By Ed McNamara Before the Breeders’ Cup changed everything in the mid-Eighties, for generations championships were determined on Saturdays in October at Belmont Park. If you wanted to clinch an ...
By Noel Michaels Maryland racing’s time in the spotlight has finally arrived after a 4 ½-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pimlico Race Course is ready for Preakness Weekend, with the ma...
By Margaret Ransom After six years contested under the Gold Cup at Santa Anita moniker, the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) makes its triumphant return on the racing calendar as one of the country’s top rac...
After taking in nearly 12 hours of TV coverage over five days of the stately Royal Ascot meeting wearing shorts, T-shirt and running shoes, I’m ready to significantly upgrade my attire next year. Th...
Of the six races set for Royal Ascot on Thursday, the about 2 ½-mile Gold Cup (GI) is the main attraction and, in the race, which used to be known as the “Ascot Gold Cup” but was renamed to just ...
It may have taken a few years, but finally, at the ripe “old” age of five years, Melatonin is finally proving himself to be a serious racehorse. This weekend, he surged to victory, capturing the G...
The $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (GI), as a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, guarantees the winner a berth in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (GI) over the track in four mon...
