The Stephen Foster Stakes has been one of the most prestigious races for older dirt horses since the turn of the century, and this year’s renewal Saturday at Churchill Downs shapes up as one of the best ever.
Japanese superstar Forever Young will make his final prep for a title defense in the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes on opening day, Sept.
United States-based sprinter Bacio blitzed home well ahead of his 26 rivals in the concluding race June 19 at the Royal Ascot meeting, a five-furlong handicap referred to as the “Palace of Holyroodhouse.”
The recently completed Triple Crown season ended with Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets champ Golden Tempo establishing himself as a rising star whose wins bolstered the success of history-making trainer
