Top Breeders’ Cup Contenders, Oaks Champions, and Other Turf Stars Dominate Exciting Horse Racing Weekend

In the Glens Falls Stakes held at Saratoga on Thursday, McKulick narrowly defeated War Like Goddess in an intense showdown. This event was captured in a photo by Coglianese and courtesy of the New York Racing Association. The upcoming weekend at Saratoga is packed with various prominent turf races, including appearances from reigning Breeders’ Cup …

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Reopening Amidst a String of Unfortunate Circumstances

Racing activities will recommence at Churchill Downs in September, following a thorough review of surfaces and safety protocols. This decision comes after the unfortunate deaths of 12 horses, including seven leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May. The track had temporarily suspended racing operations on June 7 and relocated its spring meet to …

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Weekend Racing Takes Center Stage at Saratoga: Saturday’s Jim Dandy

Forte, the reigning champion of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, is set to compete in the Jim Dandy at Saratoga on Saturday, aiming to regain his momentum. The highly anticipated Group 1 King George Stakes at Ascot in England also features two of the top 3-year-olds, including dual Derby winner August Rodin, who will be …

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Mage, the victorious Kentucky Derby champion, set to compete in the thrilling $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park

Charlene Mage, the reigning champion of the Kentucky Derby, is set to face some formidable opponents in the $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park this Saturday. This event marks the highlight of the racing season at Monmouth Park, while Del Mar’s reopening signifies the official start of summer horse racing. The competition doesn’t stop there, …

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Saratoga’s Opening Weekend Shines as a Highlight in Horse Racing

In Italian, the winner of the 2022 Grade I Diana at Saratoga, leads a strong four-horse squad from trainer Chad Brown for this Saturday’s renewal of the race. With only five entries, it’s surprising to see Brown dominate the field. However, Saratoga’s opening weekend is always highly anticipated, and this year is no different. In …

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Weekend Horse Racing Highlights: Indiana, Iowa, Los Alamitos and Belmont Derbies Dominate

Skippy Longstocking, a standout horse, has claimed victory in the ’22 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes and is now the favorite for the upcoming Cornhusker Stakes at Prairie Meadows in Iowa. This weekend’s racing events offer a variety of derbies, taking place across different locations and surfaces, capturing the attention of racing enthusiasts nationwide. The 3-year-old races …

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The Racing Weekend Stars: West Will Power, Fort Bragg, and Auguste Rodin

West Will Power emerged victorious in the prestigious Grade I Stephen Foster Stakes at Ellis Park, earning a well-deserved $1 million prize. The racing world also saw Fort Bragg make a strong impression in the 3-year-old division, while Woodbine, Monmouth Park, Gulfstream Park, Delaware Park, and Lone Star Park offered thrilling stakes races. Internationally, Aidan …

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