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.

An illness has delayed training preparations for Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Golden Tempo ​​​​​​​and will prevent a start in the Aug. 1 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course.

Bill Knauf, president of the Maryland Jockey Club, discusses issues of interest in this video forwarded from the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. Knauf answers a number of questions from horsemen.

As the new Maryland Jockey Club moves forward, it will have complete control, rights, and benefits of the Preakness Stakes (G1), which industry and political leaders in the state believe will be crucial for success.

New York stewards fine jockey Junior Alvarado $3,000 and suspend him for three racing days for exceeding the permitted number of strikes from his riding crop in guiding Chief Wallabee to a fourth-place finish in the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1).

Following his Belmont Stakes (G1) win, Golden Tempo received all 29 first-place votes in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll. Met Mile (G1) winner Nysos takes over top spot in NTRA's Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at an impressive increase in handle for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival despite a decrease in wagering from CAW players.

On June 8 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Golden Tempo's assistant trainer and exercise rider Enrique Miranda on adding the Belmont Stakes to his Kentucky Derby victory; America Cryo Equine's Louise Livermore discusses their equine therapy products.

As the Belmont Stakes' (G1) three-year residency at Saratoga Race Course comes to an end, New York Racing Association CEO and president Dave O'Rourke has some thank-yous for the classic's temporary home.

The year may be nearly halfway over, but Golden Tempo seems a lot more than halfway to being crowned the champion 3-year-old male.

Golden Tempo wins the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 6, 2026.

All-sources handle for the Belmont Stakes, which was carded as race 13 of 14, was $50,876,383, a dip from last year's $55,456,793.

Golden Tempo, who sprung a 23-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby (G1) five weeks ago at Churchill Downs and skipped the Preakness Stakes (G1), used his same late-running style to capture the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.

Stone Farm's legendary half-century history of producing top racehorses—steeped in the Hancock family's renowned Kentucky breeding heritage—continues with Growth Equity.

The betting public has already spoken in regards to the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1). The Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up stands as the clear favorite in the win pool as of 10:30 a.m. ET June 6.