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Lone Star Park Suspends Racing

Lone Star Park suspended racing following Race 1 on Sunday, July 5, canceling the remaining eight races on the card. The Texas track 14 miles East of Dallas in Grand Prairie made the announcement on Twitter. Due to an abundance of caution, all racing operations at Lone Star Park have been suspended due to #COVID19. […] Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Fairway Jay

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

The Grade 1 Runhappy Metropolitan Handicap is a “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series race with the 127th edition held at Belmont Park on the Fourth of July. Widely known as the Met Mile, the 1 mile race is for 3-year-olds and up and carries a reduced purse of $500,000 in 2020. The […] Read More

Posted on: July 4, 2020 | | Fairway Jay

Tom’s d’Etat is morning line favorite for Stephen Foster

Multiple graded stakes winner Tom’s d’Etat was installed as the even-money morning line favorite for Saturday, June 27's $500,000 Stephen Foster Presented by Coca-Cola at Churchill Downs. Read More

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Belmont winner Tiz the Law will stud at Ashford

Ashford Stud purchased the breeding rights to Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law on Thursday, June 25. Sired by Constitution, the handsome bay will continue competing for Sackatoga Stable for the remainder of his career. Read More

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Kimberly French

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

Gregson Foundation continues support for COVID-19 at Del Mar

A California-based organization founded to provide aid for backstretch workers in efforts to enhance their lives will be helping workers at the upcoming Del Mar summer meet. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 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

Keeneland enters the ring with a digital presence

Keeneland Sales conducted its first stand-alone online auction on Tuesday via the new Keeneland Digital Sales Ring platform. Trapezium sold for $327,000 to St. Elias Stables as the sale-topper of the inaugural June Select Horses of Racing Age Sale. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Horse Betting with William Hill and Monmouth Park

Monmouth and Delaware resume with protocols in place

With racing resumed at Delaware Park and the opening of racing at Monmouth Park beginning next month, the two tracks have put protocols in place for owners or spectators to be able to safely view horses at the facility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 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

Horse Racing News & Events

Lone Star Park Suspends Racing

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

Tom’s d’Etat is morning line favorite for Stephen Foster

Belmont winner Tiz the Law will stud at Ashford

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Gregson Foundation continues support for COVID-19 at Del Mar

Gouverneur Morris off Derby trail

Keeneland enters the ring with a digital presence

Monmouth and Delaware resume with protocols in place

McKinzie to stand at Gainesway Farm

Lone Star Park Suspends Racing

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

Tom’s d’Etat is morning line favorite for Stephen Foster

Belmont winner Tiz the Law will stud at Ashford

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

NYRA Reports Impressive Haul For Belmont Stakes Day

Post Positions Unveiled For Belmont Stakes

Busy Week Ahead In Advance Of Belmont Stakes

Weekend Results Shake Up Derby Leaderboard