On the Aug. 3 episode of BloodHorse Monday: D. J. Stable's Jonathan Green on running Nitrogen against the boys in the Whitney Stakes (G1), Todd Pletcher speaks about Renegade's Jim Dandy (G2) win, and we react to the Thoroughbred Championship Series.

In outlining a lucrative six-race series for 3-year-olds that will include the Kentucky Derby (G1), Belmont Stakes (G1), and a new championship race, executives from CDI and NYRA express hope that the new series will draw more attention to racing.

Churchill Downs Inc. and NYRA today announced the creation of the "Thoroughbred Championship Series." The new six-race competition will begin in 2027 and establish a season-long championship for America's leading 3-year-old Thoroughbreds.

Churchill Downs Inc. plans to sell nine wholly owned casinos as it leans into three horse racing and pari-mutuel properties that include the Kentucky Derby (G1), historical horse racing, and its advance-deposit wagering platform TwinSpires.com.

Churchill Downs Inc. reports record net revenue for the second quarter of 2026 on a day it also announces a return to 100% ownership of United Tote Company, while also providing update on capital projects at its flagship racetrack in Louisville, Ky.