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Saratoga to Host Belmont Stakes for Third Time in 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Racing Association announced June 13 that the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will return to historic Saratoga Race Course in June 2026 for a third year to allow for the on-time and uninterrupted construction of a new Belmont Park.

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Three Things I Learned About Horse Racing’s Triple Crown

The Triple Crown is the pinnacle of American horse racing, awarded to a 3-year-old Thoroughbred that wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in a single season.

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2025 Royal Ascot Preview: Best Races, Top U.S. Horses, How to Watch and Bet

With the 2025 U.S. Triple Crown season completed, the focus of the horse racing world shifts from Saratoga Race Course to across the pond for one of the most prestigious events on the annual calendar. The five-day Royal Ascot meet begins Tuesday, June 17, at gorgeous Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England.

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Sovereignty Enters Top Five in Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

The fourth edition of the 2025 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings reflects the recent conclusion of the Triple Crown series in North America, and as a result, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets winner Sovereignty has moved into a t

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Ten Fun Facts About the 2025 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.

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