Ortiz Rides 'Masterpiece' as Durante Upsets Aristides
Owner and trainer David Jacobson called Jose Ortiz's ride aboard Durante a "masterpiece" as the 6-year-old gelding upset the $275,000 Aristides Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs May 31 at odds of 33-1.
Oritz Rides 'Masterpiece' as Durante Upsets Aristides
Owner and trainer David Jacobson called Jose Ortiz's ride aboard Durante a "masterpiece" as the 6-year-old gelding upset the $275,000 Aristides Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs May 31 at odds of 33-1.
Breeders' Cup to Return to Belmont Park in 2027
World Championships will return to New York in 2027; Keeneland to host in 2026.
Skelly, World Record to Flaunt Speed in Aristides
Front-runners Skelly and World Record, respectively coming off rapid six-furlong victories in 1:08.15 and 1:07.84, square off at Churchill Downs May 31 in a seven-horse renewal of the $275,000 Aristides Stakes (G3).
Gran Oriente Wins Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella
Don Simon's 3-year-old Gran Oriente surged to the front in the final eighth of a mile to win the Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella (G1) May 25 on turf at Club Hipico de Santiago.
Frateli La Vita Seeks Gran Premio Repeat, BC Mile Bid
Frateli La Vita is set to defend his title May 25 in the Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella at Club Hipico de Santiago with an automatic starting position in the Breeders' Cup Mile on the line.
Booth's Maryland Sprint Victory a Family Affair
For trainer Steve Asmussen, the $148,500 Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) was truly a family affair.
Rebel's Romance Outlasts Epic Poet in Yorkshire Cup
Rebel's Romance is a global star, but he proved he is just as happy closer to home when landing yet another big race in a Yorkshire Cup Stakes (G2) thriller.
Booth, Concrete Glory to Throw Down in Maryland Sprint
The $150,000 Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) lures quick horses to Pimlico Race Course to race six furlongs. Two of the race favorites—Booth and Concrete Glory—are speedsters, highly effective when racing three-quarters of a mile.
Industry Voices: American Pharoah 10 Years Later
From the moment he was born, American Pharoah was destined for greatness. Sobhy Sonbol had a front row seat for the horse who ended a Triple Crown drought.
Sarawak Rim Earns BC Distaff Berth in Criadores
Making a determined bid inside the final furlong, Los Melli's Sarawak Rim wore down the favored Martana to win the 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Criadores (G1) on dirt at Hipodromo de Palermo May 1 in Buenos Aires.
Martana Headlines Gran Premio Criadores
Led by Arturo R. y Arturo Bullrich (G2) winner Martana, a field of seven fillies and mares has been entered for the May 1 Gran Premio Criadores (G1) in Argentina. The winner will earn an automatic starting berth into the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).
Breeders' Cup Unveils Challenge Series TV Schedule
The Breeders' Cup announced the 2025 "Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In" television schedule. Consisting of five live programs across NBC, FOX, Peacock, and CNBC, the series features automatic qualifying races at premier racetracks.
Tickets on Sale for 2025 Breeders' Cup
Tickets for the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships are on sale now. Beginning April 23, fans can secure their place at the 42nd running of the season-ending international championships, which will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
Royal Ascot Next Target for Believing
Royal Ascot will be the next destination for George Boughey's globetrotting pupil Believing as the trainer sets his sights on more group 1 success for the mare owned by the Coolmore partners and John Stewart's Resolute Racing.
Breeders' Cup Releases 2025 Dirt Dozen Schedule
Breeders' Cup announces the 2025 schedule for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Dozen, an incentive-driven program offering participation bonuses to horsemen preparing runners for dirt races at the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Breeders' Cup Announces Expanded Challenge Series Slate
The Breeders' Cup announced an expanded schedule for the 2025 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, which will feature 93 races in 15 countries—the most in Breeders' Cup history.
Dark Saffron Defeats Elders in Dubai Golden Shaheen
A front-running Dark Saffron defeated the world's best sprinters with a stunning 65-1 upset in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan Racecourse April 5.
Americans Hit Show, Mixto Finish 1-2 in Dubai World Cup
Unleashing a furious rally down the stretch under Florent Geroux, Hit Show caught fellow American Mixto by a half-length in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan Racecourse.