20+ hour, 25+ 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, 42+ 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+ 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,…...

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…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (608+ words) usracing.com Breeders' Cup Betting: Qualifiers for the Weekend The Ultimate Weekend of Breeders' Cup Qualifiers The world of thoroughbred racing delivers an exhilarating slate of action on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026. Five prestigious Breeders' Cup Challenge Series "Win…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (463+ words) Understanding how the weather impacts the kidney-bean-shaped grass course remains vital for serious handicappers analyzing Kentucky Downs Turf Cup odds. Dry conditions favor horses with sharp natural speed, while any sudden thunderstorm would soften the turf and elevate deep closing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (267+ words) Welcome to the land of crazy purse money … also known as Kentucky Downs. The track, located about 45 minutes north of Nashville, runs a 7-day meet of turf races every year with the lure of outrageously lucrative purses. A case in point:…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (549+ words) When is a sure thing a sure thing? Never, really. But consider the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) at Del Mar on Sunday: Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has won this important race for 2-year-olds for the past five years and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (598+ words) Leading Change stole the show in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1), rolling past Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo in the stretch, with Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Golden Tempo coming up short, and posted a surprise victory on Saturday at…...