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2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held Without Fans

After previously intending to run the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve before a crowd in attendance, Churchill Downs announced Aug. 21 that the Derby and the surrounding week of racing next month would be run without fans as a result of COVID-19.

Wise Dan winning the 2013 Fourstardave Handicap

Fast Facts about the Fourstardave Handicap

The Fourstardave Handicap is one of the top turf races in the U.S. for horses three and older. Here are some facts about the Grade 1 event contested at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, which is a “Win and You’re In” qualifying race for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF on Nov. 7 at Keeneland:

The Saratoga Special for Aug. 19: Solo Jump

Don’t miss Issue #11 of the digital edition Saratoga Special, sponsored by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners! We have the big Alabama Stakes weekend recap, a preview of Thursday’s New York Turf Writers Cup, the Fasig-Tipton Stable Tour with Bruce Brown, a piece on David Donk’s weekend hat trick celebration, picks from Saratoga’s top handicappers, and much more!

Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings for Aug. 18

Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2020 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.

By the Numbers: Pacific Classic Stakes

The 30th running of the TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar will be contested on Saturday, Aug. 22. Here is a look back at some interesting facts from the history of this important 1 ¼-mile race.

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