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A Century in Motion: The Evolution of Aqueduct

From its earliest days on the fringes of American horse racing, Aqueduct Racetrack has persisted through the ups and downs of the sport in New York City. Once a so-called “outlaw,” the “Big A” has played host to Triple Crown winners, legendary battles, and at least one world leader. As we prepare to say goodbye to this Gotham sporting staple this weekend, follow the evolution of this track from a rough diamond into a shining gem.

Tenuous Takeoff

Wise Dan Stakes, Churchill Downs, turf, Wise Dan, Silent Heart, Lagynos, Mercante, Chasing the Crown, Flying Mohawk, Dresden Row, Fort Washington, Brilliant Berti, Beach Gold, jockey, trainer, Asmussen, Maker, Ortiz, Gaffalione, Prat, horse racing, ABR

2026 Wise Dan Stakes at a Glance

The Wise Dan Stakes honors one of America’s very best turf milers. The 2020 Hall of Famer was a two-time Horse of the Year, champion male turfer and champion older male in 2012-2013. He also defeated international competition in the Breeders’ Cup Mile in both of those years.

Stephen Foster Stakes, Cheat Sheet, Churchill Downs, Breeders’ Cup Classic, Willy D’s, White Abarrio, Sovereignty, Baeza, Magnitude, Forged Steel, Navajo Warrior, jockey, trainer, owner, Mott, Ortiz, Prat, Asmussen, Joseph, horse racing, ABR

2026 Stephen Foster Stakes Cheat Sheet

The Stephen Foster Stakes has been one of the most prestigious races for older dirt horses since the turn of the century, and this year’s renewal Saturday at Churchill Downs shapes up as one of the best ever.

Forever Young, Breeders’ Cup Classic, Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes, Belmont Park, Keeneland, Dubai World Cup, Japan, champion, Yashito Yahagi, trainer, Susumu Fujita, owner, prep, Challenge Series, Andrew Offerman, Dora Delgago, horse racing, ABR

Japan’s Forever Young Scheduled to Make Breeders’ Cup Prep at the New Belmont Park

Japanese superstar Forever Young will make his final prep for a title defense in the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes on opening day, Sept.

2026 Ohio Derby, Thistledown, Chip Honcho, Jose Ortiz, Ocelli

Chip Honcho, Ocelli Finish 1-2 in Exciting Ohio Derby

Chip Honcho and Ocelli finished 1-2 in the $500,000 Grade 3 Ohio Derby June 20 at Thistledown.

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