20+ hour, 30+ min ago   (363+ words) For diehard Belmont Park bettors, as well as plain old racing fans, the day is near, and the field is set for the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Friday's opening day after a three-year reconstruction. While the new racetrack…...

21+ hour, 47+ min ago   (459+ words) From a distance, it looks as if a five-story spaceship had landed to bring New York racing into the 21st Century. The reimagined iteration of Belmont Park has arrived. “People are getting amped up for it,” New York Racing Association chairman…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1212+ words) usracing.com 2026 Iroquois Stakes Horse-by-Horse Analysis The 2026 Iroquois Stakes and the Kentucky Derby Trail The road to the 153rd Kentucky Derby officially begins under the historic Twin Spires at Churchill Downs with the running of the prestigious Iroquois Stakes. As a…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (449+ words) Deterministic has been remarkably consistent at racing’s highest levels heading into Saturday’s $1 million Woodbine Mile (G1). The 5-year-old trained by Miguel Clement has won six straight stakes races, a streak that includes four Grade 1 triumphs. All good things come to an…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (639+ words) Saratoga is always about the present and the future, with a nod to a historically glorious past. As the season draws to a close this weekend, we reflect on the stars of today who showcased their brilliance at this meet,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (618+ words) Aidan O'Brien is the world's best trainer for two reasons: an endless supply of royally bred horses and relentless attention to detail. Before a race, the meticulous Irishman reminds his jockeys of the ins and outs of Plan A, then…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (530+ words) Andrew Balding has been on a remarkable roll, but the 54-year-old Englishman isn't getting carried away. "Our luck will run out at some stage," he said, "but we are enjoying it while we can. " Balding is chasing all-time great Aidan…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (442+ words) The Road to the 153rd Kentucky Derby (G1) begins this Saturday at Churchill Downs with the first of 36 prep races awarding qualifying points to the Run for the Roses on May 1. The $300,000 Iroquois Stakes (G3) has been the opening event for years, with…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (916+ words) Understanding the official morning line prices helps bettors identify market inefficiencies before placing their wagers. The racing secretary has assembled a packed field of twelve main-body entries, plus two high-quality also-eligibles ready to step in if scratches occur. Official weights…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (471+ words) The summer season of racing ended Monday on closing day at both Saratoga Race Course and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Jockey, trainer and owner titles had been decided prior to the end of the meets, but now the final…...