Nitrogen defeated the other leaders in the 3-year-old filly division with an impressive victory in the prestigious Grade 1 $600,000 Alabama Stakes presented by Keeneland Sales Aug. 16 at Saratoga Race Course.
The $1.25 million DraftKings Travers Stakes Aug. 23 at Saratoga Race Course is an annual highlight of summer racing as the famed “Mid-Summer Derby” is the marquee race of the meet and one of the most important races in the3-year-old division.
There’s nothing that stirs the heart and emotions of a horse racing fan more than a thrilling homestretch battle between two gallant Thoroughbreds. Photo finishes so close that only the camera can separate two unwavering rivals are among the most exciting and breathtaking elements of the sport.
The 2025 $1 million King’s Plate will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at Woodbine in Ontario, Canada. This marquee race on the Canadian racing calendar drew a talented 13-horse field of 3-year-olds. Learn more about the field for this year’s King’s Plate with our handy King’s Plate Cheat Sheet and learn more about the race itself below:
Sunday turned into Tyler Gaffalione day at Ellis Park in Henderson, Ky. The 30-year-old jockey has been in peak form since returning to the saddle in July following a broken ankle caused by a spill at Gulfstream Park in March.
