Scratches, Conditions for Belmont Stakes Day
Mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s are expected for much of the afternoon on June 6, Belmont Stakes Day, before a threat of rain arrives late afternoon.
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Stone Farm's 50 Years of Breeding Excellence Continues
Stone Farm's legendary half-century history of producing top racehorses—steeped in the Hancock family's renowned Kentucky breeding heritage—continues with Growth Equity.
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Renegade Heavily Favored in Early Belmont Wagering
The betting public has already spoken in regards to the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1). The Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up stands as the clear favorite in the win pool as of 10:30 a.m. ET June 6.
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Nitrogen Overwhelms Rivals in Ogden Phipps Victory
Nitrogen rolls to a dominating, 12 3/4-length triumph in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) June 5 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Portfolio Duration Narrowly Prevails in New York Stakes
Klaravich Stables' Portfolio Duration displayed grit to hold off the fast-charging Cankoura to narrowly win the $750,000 New York Stakes (G1T) June 5 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Fitz Right Powers Home in Wonder Again
Fitz Right draws clear of a stubborn Lion Lake to win the Wonder Again Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course.
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Counting Stars Shines Brightest in Acorn
Counting Stars, third behind Always a Runner and Meaning in the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs, avenges that loss with a 3 3/4-length victory in the June 5 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
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New York Legislation Protects Racing's Casino Subsidies
Still to be addressed is whether Resorts World New York City is directly responsible for future payments. The New York State Gaming Commission believes the subsidies are to be paid in addition to state taxes.
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Connections Consider Melbourne Cup for Tawny Port
Belmont Stakes Racing Festival notes, updating plans for June 4 winners.
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Controversial Grade 1-Winning Trainer Guillot Dies
Multiple grade 1-winning trainer Eric Guillot, who was celebrated for his talents working with horses and his gumbo but sometimes brought controversy to the sport he loved, dies June 4 in Magnolia, Ark. He was 64.
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Kentucky Derby Stars Have a New York State of Mind
Once upon a time, the Preakness Stakes (G1) used to be an encore in Baltimore. A collection of top finishers in the Kentucky Derby (G1) would move on to Pimlico Race Course to continue old or new rivalries in the Preakness. But not anymore.
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Ole Kirk Share Offered in Inglis Digital Australia June
A group-winning mare in foal to Too Darn Hot and a share in Australia's 2025 champion first-season sire Ole Kirk are among the highlights of the Inglis Digital Australia June (Early) Online Sale, which opened for bidding June 5.
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Ways and Means Goes Back to Back in Bed o' Roses
Klaravich Stables' Ways and Means needs every inch of the 7-furlong distance in the June 5 Bed o' Roses Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course to win the race for the second consecutive year.
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Racing Prospects Highlight Inglis Digital USA June Sale
The catalog for the Inglis Digital USA June Sale is now online, offering racing prospects with strong recent form and opportunities to bolster your broodmare band or pinhooking operations between seasons.
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Hagyard Unveils Creation of Novel Salmonella Vaccine
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute partnered with Gluck Equine Research Center to unveil a new Salmonella vaccine in response to increasing number of cases within recent years.
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Thundering On Impresses in Epsom Oaks Victory
Joseph O'Brien has even fewer worlds left to conquer after Thundering On provided the trainer with his breakthrough Epsom classic when running away with the Epsom Oaks (G1) June 5.
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FOX Sports Announces Return of FOX Saratoga Saturday
FOX Sports has confirmed its return to Saratoga Race Course when announcing that FOX Saratoga Saturdays, as well as additional coverage on the summer race meet schedule, will be brought back.
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Warm, Dry Weather at Saratoga, Limited Stakes Scratches
Hot, dry weather is on tap for attendees at Saratoga Race Course June 5, the third day of the Belmont Stakes Festival.
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Court Decision Paves Way for Boudot to Return in France
Former French champion jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot has had charges relating to allegations of rape dismissed by a court, more than five years after being banned from riding in his home country.
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Wide-Open Yasuda Kinen offers Breeders' Cup Mile Bid
The Yasuda Kinen (G1T), a key Japanese race for milers, is wide open after the withdrawal of Admire Zoom with a Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) bid on the line.
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Commandment at 6-1 the Value Play of the Belmont
The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm
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Mott Eyes Back-to-Back Belmont Wins
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott looks to win two Belmont Stakes (G1) in a row with Chief Wallabee. He scored last year with eventual Horse of the Year Sovereignty.
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Tawny Port Outstays Rivals in Belmont Gold Cup
It's unlikely that an American horse trainer will list running in the Melbourne Cup (G1) on his annual to-do list. But if you will be searching for trainer Miguel Clement Nov. 3, you may have to look Down Under.
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FOX Brings Viewership Options, Technology to Belmont
There is a narrative that the Thoroughbred industry is in decline. But if recent viewership numbers of Triple Crown races are any indication, that narrative is wrong. FOX Sports looks to continue the upswing with the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1).
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Roja Leads Motion Exacta in Intercontinental
Graham Motion trainees Roja and Italian Soiree go 1-2 in the June 4 Intercontinental Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course.
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Belmont Festival: Durkin Coming to Terms With Memoir
Notes from the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival
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Vibrant Sun Tops Strong Magic Millions Digital Sale
The appetite for quality stakes-winning mares remained strong at the Magic Millions Digital Sale, which concluded June 4 with record results to become the most successful sale in the platform's history
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Waller Enters Powerful Trio in Queensland Oaks
Master trainer Chris Waller is leaning toward Chispa to continue her dramatic rise among his three-pronged assault as he pursues elite win number 202 in the June 6 Queensland Oaks (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Keeler Johnson’s Belmont Stakes 158 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga.
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Grade 1 Winner Further Ado Headlines Matt Winn
Further Ado is among three Kentucky Derby (G1) starters in the $500,000 Matt Winn Stakes (G3) going 1 1/16 miles.
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Calandagan Chases Sixth Group 1 in Coronation Cup
Calandagan heads a field of six declared for the June 6 Coronation Cup Stakes (G1), with trainer Francis-Henri Graffard expecting to run the gelding, providing the weather does not throw up any unexpected surprises.
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West End Kid Manhandles Pennine Ridge Competition
When Scott Mawaka heard of trainer Will Walden's recovery from substance abuse, he felt they shared things in common in leading their lives in sobriety. Now they share something else—as winners of the Pennine Ridge Stakes (G3T) with West End Kid.
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Zulu Kingdom, Salamis Square Off in Poker Stakes
Chad Brown brings serious firepower to Saratoga Race Course's $300,000 Poker Stakes (G3T) June 7, sending out the grade 1-winning duo of Zulu Kingdom and Salamis.
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Slay the Day Eyes Another Grade 3 Win in Soaring Softly
The Soaring Softly Stakes (G3T) attracts a competitive field of seven accomplished 3-year-old fillies, led by grade 3 winner Slay the Day, June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Segesta Aims to Stand Alone in Just a Game Stakes
Segesta looks for a stand-alone victory in the $500,000 Just a Game Stakes (G1T) June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.
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RMG Delivers Record Payments to Shareholder Tracks
Racecourse Media Group has reversed two years of falls by delivering payments of £118.4 million (approx. US$159.1 million) to its shareholder racecourses.
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Napoleon Solo to Breeze Next Week Preparing for Haskell
Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo is sitting out the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1), but his trainer Chad Summers is trackside for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course, running four horses and observing the competition.
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Belmont At a Glance: Emerging Market Could Rebound
Handicapping, and brief look at Belmont Stakes (G1) field from America's Best Racing.
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FOX Sports Takes Center Stage for Belmont Week Coverage
Radio and television schedule for week's racing coverage from America's Best Racing.
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Met Mile At a Glance: Favored Nysos Good Distance Fit
Handicapping field, and short preview of the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) from America's Best Racing.
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DeVaux Family Roots Run Deep Around Saratoga
The DeVaux family, which traveled to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby (G1), has a much shorter commute to provide a cheering section for trainer Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo in the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
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Triple Crown an Up-and-Down Ride for Brown
During his summer stay at Saratoga, there will be no need for trainer Chad Brown to travel north to the Great Escape amusement park for a roller coaster ride. He's already been on a wild one during this topsy-turvy Triple Crown season.
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Hallowed Spirits Unveils Bourbon Honoring Secretariat
Thirty-One Lengths Bourbon, a commemorative limited-release whiskey developed by Hallowed Spirits Company, in collaboration with Claiborne Farm and the family of Secretariat, proudly announces the official release of its inaugural expression.
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Tapit Has Opportunity to Build on Belmont Legacy
Gainesway's marquee sire Tapit is tied with Lexington as the leading sire of Belmont Stakes winners with four. Lexington's Belmont winners won the race between 1868 and 1878.
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Anderson Chasing Greatness in Thoroughbred Industry
In Beyond the Bidding, BloodHorse sales editor Olivia Newman takes a look at notable trends, accomplishments, and personalities around the North American sales scene.
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Ways and Means Seeks Repeat Victory in Bed o' Roses
Ways and Means aims to capture the Bed o' Roses Stakes (G2) for the second consecutive year June 5 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Ambiente Friendly Up for Sale at Tattersalls July
2024 Epsom Derby (G1) runner-up Ambiente Friendly features among the 803 lots entered for next month's Tattersalls July Sale in Newmarket July 7-9.
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Ag Bullet Looks for Repeat Jaipur Stakes Victory
After being shipped in from her West Coast base to win the 2025 Jaipur Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course, Ag Bullet will try to join the impressive list of horses who have repeated in the prestigious turf sprint, while carving out some history.
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Vitruvian Man Represents New Twist on Ownership
Music manager Adam Kluger teamed with Vitruvian Man's breeder and co-owner Glenn Sorgenstein and his WC Racing to pitch horse racing to younger people in a fun and cool way that excites and energizes them.
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Stakes Winner Tap Into This to Stand at Valor Farm
Tap Into This, a son of leading sire Tapit, never finished out of the money in 10 career starts and had his racing career ended abruptly by a suspensory injury. He hails from the immediate family of Eclipse champion grass mare Islington.
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Counting Stars Shines Brightest in Acorn
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Derby Winner Golden Tempo Descends From Remarkable Mare
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Commandment at 6-1 the Value Play of the Belmont
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