In an announcement certain to please horse racing fans, historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., said Wednesday that the track would open all sections at 100 percent capacity when its elite summer meet begins on Thursday, July 15.
If you watched NBC’s coverage of this year’s Triple Crown, you probably heard the commentators talk about something called “Royal Ascot.” If you’re wondering what exactly this fancy-sounding race meet is, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered before the meet takes place June 15-19.
Buoyed by big performances on the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets card June 5 at Belmont Park, both Domestic Spending and Essential Quality improved their position in the new edition of the Longines World’s Best Raceh
The path to the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar on Nov. 5-6 is a road with plenty of ups and downs as talented racehorses vie for a spot in one of 14 championship races and $31 million in purses and awards.
Making the Grade, which runs through the 2021 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners of (or top performers in) key races, usually from the previous weekend. We’ll be analyzing impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.
