Ben Kudla
The $1 million Whitney Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series race for the Longines Classic, drew a star-studded field of eight with $32,792,424 in combined lifetime earnings.
Gambling
Posted August 6th, 2026 ·
Equibase Standings: Irad Ortiz Jr. Surpasses $25 Million in 2026 Earnings
A total of 46 stakes races across North America last week brought some changes to Equibase’s leaderboards tabulating 2026 North American earnings for horses, jockeys, and trainers.
Racing
Posted August 5th, 2026 ·
Why Burnham Square Can Earn a Grade 1 Win on Turf in Arlington Million
Saturday’s Grade 1 Arlington Million Stakes, the world’s first million-dollar Thoroughbred race in 1981, drew a field of eight older males. Contested at 1 ¼ miles on the turf, the Arlington Million...
Gambling
Posted July 30th, 2026 ·
Counting Stars Takes Command Among 3-Year-Old Fillies on Equibase Leaderboard
Graded stakes action across the country and in Canada brought some changes to the Equibase North American leaderboard, specifically among 3-year-old fillies with Counting Stars taking the lead...
Racing
Posted July 29th, 2026 ·
Dr. Venkman Gets Slight Edge in Competitive Bing Crosby Stakes
The 81st running of the $400,000, Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes Saturday at Del Mar drew a field of nine older horses, seven of which are stakes winners.
Gambling
Posted July 23rd, 2026 ·
Equibase Standings: Baby Vino Makes a Big Move in 3-Year-Old Division
It was an incredible week of racing throughout North America with a total of 53 stakes races run in the U.S. and Canada, including 12 graded stakes. Opening weekend at Del Mar and the biggest week...
Racing
Posted July 22nd, 2026 ·
Further Ado a Formidable Win Contender for 2026 Haskell Stakes
The 59th running of Monmouth Park's $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” race for the $7 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, drew a field of...
Gambling
Posted July 16th, 2026 ·
Jose Ortiz Moves into First Among North American Jockeys, Waggley Rises Among 2-Year-Olds
Last week was a busy week in terms of stakes races in North America with 47, highlighted by Iowa Derby day at Prairie Meadows and Indiana Derby day at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Racing
Posted July 15th, 2026 ·
A Significant Value Play for the 2026 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap
The $300,000 Grade 3 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap is one of the highlights of Iowa Derby Day Saturday at Prairie Meadows, a card that features four stakes races.
Gambling
Posted July 9th, 2026 ·
Jose Ortiz Surpasses $21 Million in North American Earnings, Closes Gap on Brother Irad
It was a tumultuous week in North America with cancellations across the country due to extreme heat. Opening day at Saratoga went on as scheduled on Friday, July 3, and opening day at Ellis Park...
Racing
Posted July 8th, 2026 ·
Faithful Departed Poised for Winning Effort in Belmont Oaks
The $600,000, Grade 1 Belmont Oaks Stakes for 3-year-old fillies going 1 1/8 miles on the turf drew a competitive field of 10 on the Saturday July 4 card at Saratoga, which will be the final time...
Gambling
Posted July 2nd, 2026 ·
Equibase Standings: Stakes Wins Elevate Magnitude, Immersive, and Other Standouts
Last weekend, there were several stakes-rich racecards across North America, most prominently at Churchill Downs on June 27. Results from those six stakes under the Twin Spires brought significant...
Racing
Posted July 1st, 2026 ·