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In today’s world of Thoroughbred horse racing, the path to winning an Eclipse award as champion 2-year-old is relatively clear. First, you win a maiden race for horses who have never won a race before. Then, you try to win at least one graded stakes race (preferably a Grade 1) and hopefully more; finally, you win either the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile or Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies to become the clear-cut champion of your division.

Jose Ortiz, Irad Ortiz Jr., Equibase, America's Best Racing, ABR, horse racing, Triple Crown

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.

Napoleon Solo, Further Ado, Haskell Stakes, Monmouth Park, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

2026 Haskell Stakes Cheat Sheet

The 59th edition of the $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes will be held Saturday, July 18 at Monmouth Park and the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-olds serves as the first marquee race in the division since the end of the Triple Crown series in early June.

2026 San Diego Handicap, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Journalism

2026 San Diego Handicap at a Glance

The $300,000 San Diego Handicap for 3-year-olds and older was moved to opening weekend for 2026 and serves as the co-feature of Saturday’s card at Del Mar along with the $200,000 San Clemente Handicap, a one-mile turf race for 3-year-old fillies.

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Promising Leading Change Wins Indiana Derby in Second Career Start

Wathnan Racing's Leading Change backed up an impressive 6 1/2-length career debut win last month by jumping immediately into graded stakes company and winning the $300,000 Grade 3 Indiana Derby July 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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