It was a good day at Kentucky Downs for Hall of Fame trainers Todd Pletcher and Steve Asmussen. Cogburn went wire to wire for a 3 ¼-length victory in the $2 million Ainsworth Turf Sprint (G2) on Satu...
Shortening the distance of the Jaipur Stakes (G1) did not lessen trainers’ and owners’ enthusiasm for the turf sprint Saturday at Saratoga on the Belmont Stakes (G1) undercard. The race attracted ...
Program Trading outdueled Naval Power in the final furlong and won the $1 million Turf Classic (G1) for 4-year-olds and up by a head on Saturday at Churchill Downs prior to Kentucky Derby (G1). The 4-...
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs, offering a record $5 million purse. The field is limited to 20 starters based on Derby qualifying points from dozens of prep races...
It looked like his long drought in the Kentucky Derby was about to end on May 7, 2022. Epicenter surged to the front in upper stretch and looked like the winner until the final strides. That’s when ...
Emerging 2-Year-Old Talents Trained by Legends Set to Shine in $200,000 Saratoga Special (G2) Ahead of Kentucky Derby Journey A trio of 2-year-olds trained by Hall of Famers could be taking an early s...
By Richard Rosenblatt In one of the biggest upsets in racing, longshot local hero Emblem Road gave Saudi Arabia a landmark victory in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) on Saturday at King Abdulazi...
By Margaret Ransom Maybe it’s the $1 million purse or maybe it’s the race’s reputation as a solid Triple Crown prep, but the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park has fast become one of the m...
By Richard Rosenblatt A stellar field of 14 horses from around the world, led by defending champion Mishriff, has been listed as likely starters for the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Ra...
By Noel Michaels A winter storm whipped through the country last week with snow, ice, and extreme cold impacting at least 18 states from New Mexico to Maine. The effects were felt for horse racing fan...
