Journalism, winner of the Preakness Stakes and runner-up in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will make his next start in the July 19
The Fourth of July holiday weekend featured a packed schedule of high caliber racing across North America, highlighted by the 4th of July Racing Festival at Saratoga. With elite performances from coast to coast, the latest results sparked meaningful shifts on the Equibase Leaderboard tabulating total purse earnings in North America, reshaping the standings across multiple divisions as we move deeper into the summer racing season.
Amelia Green, 32, left her job last fall with Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher to set up her own training operation. The native of England, who rode races for a short spell, worked as an exercise rider, foreman, and assistant during her seven years for Pletcher. She counts among her other mentors the legendary Sir Henry Cecil, one of the most prominent international trainers until his 2013 death.
Tip Top Thomas gamely turned back graded stakes winner Coal Battle to win the $300,000 Grade 3 Indiana Derby July 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. He zipped 1 1/16 miles in a track record final time of 1:41.15 on a fast-playing main track.
Welcome to summer in Saratoga, where the horses are fast, the stakes are high, and the vibes are unbeatable. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just getting into the sport, there’s no better way to stay dialed in for all 40 days of racing than with a friendly fantasy-style betting pool.