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Met Mile Headlines Five Graded Stakes On Fourth Of July At Belmont Park

The Met Mile, held at Belmont Park on the Fourth of July, is a one-mile race for 3-year-olds and up and is followed by several more graded stakes races. Read More

Posted on: July 4, 2020 | | Fairway Jay

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Churchill Downs announced after discussions with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky public health officials, the running of the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5 and the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 will occur with people in the stands under stringent rules. Read More

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Gouverneur Morris off Derby trail

Another promising 3-year-old colt is off the abridged and delayed “Road to the Kentucky Derby” as Gouverneur Morris will be on the shelf for a few months following a bout with colitis. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

McKinzie to stand at Gainesway Farm

Gainesway Farm has purchased the breeding rights to four-time Grade 1 victor McKinzie. The stallion will commence his stud career at their facility when he is retired from racing. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Champion Midnight Bisou set to return Saturday at Churchill Downs

Midnight Bisou is ready to return to Churchill Downs. Appearing in her first engagement since a second-place finish in the Saudi Cup, the 5-year-old mare will run the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap Saturday. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Kimberly French

NYRA Reports Impressive Haul For Belmont Stakes Day

Saturday’s Belmont Stakes turned out as expected with favorite Tiz the Law besting the field. Also unsurprisingly, the New York Racing Association says Belmont Park took in an impressive haul on race day. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Favorite Tiz the Law Captures Belmont Stakes Win for New York

Tiz the Law may have been the favorite and not a shocking winner, but he made history for New York as the first horse bred there to win the Belmont Stakes since Forester in 1882. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

How Belmont Fans Prepare for America’s Day at the Races

Today, June 20, is America’s Day at the Races. And there is quite a lot for race fans to celebrate as the Belmont Stakes kicks off the Triple Crown races. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Saturday Stakes – June 20, 2020

The Belmont Stakes this Saturday will be 10 runners doing battle over 1 ⅛ miles with a $1 million purse at stake. A full slate of other races are also scheduled. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Post Positions Unveiled For Belmont Stakes

The 152nd Belmont Stakes is Saturday, June 20. Post positions have been set; here's everything you need to know about how the Belmont is different this year. Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Racing and Events

Met Mile Headlines Five Graded Stakes On Fourth Of July At Belmont Park

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Gouverneur Morris off Derby trail

McKinzie to stand at Gainesway Farm

Champion Midnight Bisou set to return Saturday at Churchill Downs

NYRA Reports Impressive Haul For Belmont Stakes Day

Favorite Tiz the Law Captures Belmont Stakes Win for New York

How Belmont Fans Prepare for America’s Day at the Races

Saturday Stakes – June 20, 2020

Post Positions Unveiled For Belmont Stakes

Santa Anita Winter-Spring Meet Starts Dec. 26 With Five Graded Stakes

Horseracing Integrity And Safety Act Passes Congress But President Trump Playing Grinch

Remington Springboard Mile Headlines Final Week Of Racing At Remington Park

Louisiana Champions Day Set On Dec. 12 At Fair Grounds

Aqueduct Concludes 2020 Fall Meet With Four Graded Stakes Dec. 5

Kentucky Derby Without Fans And Top Jockeys

Sights And Sounds Of The 2020 Kentucky Derby Will Include Up To 23,000 Fans At Churchill Downs

Tiz The Law Dominates Travers And Heads To Kentucky Derby As Favorite

Auction Site Offers Private Tour To Meet Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah

Baffert Nears August Suspension for Banned Substances