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Ten Fun Facts About the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series

Every year, the road to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships starts months before with a series of qualifying races that are known as the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.

Racing Posted June 11th, 2026 ·

Point Dume Gets the Edge Over Bishops Bay in Salvator Mile

The $150,000, Grade 3 Salvator Mile Stakes Saturday at Monmouth Park drew a field of nine, led by $2.5 million earner Bishops Bay.

Gambling Posted June 10th, 2026 ·

Counting Stars Shines at the Spa: Mark Belote and West Point Thoroughbreds at the Acorn Stakes

Submitted by preed on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 16:44

Longtime horse racing fan Mark Belote decided to jump into ownership by joining the successful partnership West Point Thoroughbreds, and he has enjoyed every minute of the experience.

Jockeys

Jockeys often are referred to as the best pound-for-pound athletes in the world, and for good reason. Standing little more than 5-feet in height and tipping the scales around 112 pounds, jockeys...

Beginner's Guide Posted June 10th, 2026 ·

Curlin: What it Takes to Win Horse of the Year Twice

Just about the only thing Curlin did not do in his fabulous racing career was end “The Curse of Apollo.”...

Legends Posted June 10th, 2026 ·

Equibase Leaderboard: Golden Tempo Extends Earnings Margin, Counting Stars Ascends in Female Division

The final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga delivered a memorable five days of competition featuring 18 graded stakes and more than $11 million in purses. Headlined by nine Grade 1 races...

Racing Posted June 9th, 2026 ·

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 11-14

After a thrilling five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival last week at Saratoga where it seemed like one equine star after another authored a memorable performance, the focus shifts back to a...

Events / Travel Posted June 9th, 2026 ·

Golden Tempo Unanimous No. 1 in Final 3-Year-Old Power Rankings

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

The Sport Posted June 9th, 2026 ·

Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of 20th Century: Cavalcade, Granville, and Myrtlewood

Few decades resonate still in the consciousness of sports, yet many of the names and faces of the 1930s remain well known to this day.

Legends Posted June 9th, 2026 ·

More History Made in the Belmont: Cherie DeVaux and Her Team Celebrate Golden Tempo’s Victory

Submitted by preed on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 05:28

America’s Best Racing spent June 6 with Saratoga Springs, N.Y., native Cherie DeVaux as the trainer and her team prepared Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo for his comeback in the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.