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Never Underestimate a Champion: The Story of Groupie Doll

Never underestimate a champion. This age-old lesson was reiterated to handicappers and racing fans alike when the sensational, speedy mare Groupie Doll defied age and expectations in the 2013...

Legends Posted September 21st, 2026 ·

The Puma Wins Pennsylvania Derby, Bodacious Bay Takes Cotillion

The Puma made a huge move around the far turn under jockey Javier Castellano, opened up a three-length lead through the stretch, and held off a late charge from Further Ado to win the $1 million...

Racing Posted September 19th, 2026 ·

ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Sept. 20 at Belmont Park

Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners”...

Gambling Posted September 19th, 2026 ·

Forever Young Too Good for Opposition in Jockey Club Gold Cup

The 6,000 fortunate fans on hand Sept. 18 at Belmont Park were treated to everything they wanted to see....

Racing Posted September 18th, 2026 ·

Cubs Fly the 'W' at Churchill Downs With Act of Parliament Victory

The Chicago Cubs flew the “W” at Churchill Downs on Thursday night when third baseman Alex Bregman’s Act of Parliament rallied to win the final race of the evening with nearly the entire team there...

The Life Posted September 18th, 2026 ·

Cross Gate Gallery to Present Inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction

Cross Gate Gallery will present the inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at their Lexington, Ky. gallery, introducing a premier new auction dedicated to the history and...

Events / Travel Posted September 18th, 2026 ·

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: History Denied, Stardom Found

Entering the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, the first ever at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, there were no shortage of compelling storylines, including the first Triple Crown winner...

Legends Posted September 18th, 2026 ·

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Spotlight on Stakes Sprints on Pennsylvania Derby Day

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a...

Gambling Posted September 17th, 2026 ·

An Insider's Perspective: Thumbs Up for the New Belmont Park

Michael Dubb is widely considered one of the country's top builders. So when Dubb raves about the new half-billion-dollar Belmont Park, his words carry immense weight....

Events / Travel Posted September 17th, 2026 ·

Trainer Yahagi on Forever Young, Belmont's Historic Reopening, and What Comes Next

Submitted by mcurry on Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:00

America’s Best Racing caught up with Yoshito Yahagi, trainer of world-traveling superstar Forever Young, at the Keeneland September yearling sale. Yahagi discussed the significance of bringing Japan-based Forever Young over to the United States to run in the 2026 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park Sept. 18 on the New York track’s historic reopening.