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Journalism's Trainer Takes Trip Down Memory Lane

Sat, 2025-06-07 18:19
Trainer Michael McCarthy, who will saddle Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), still remembers the culture shock of the early days of training on his own after those heady years working for Todd Pletcher.

Brown Continues Dominance of Just a Game Stakes

Sat, 2025-06-07 18:19
If you are looking for the closest thing to a sure thing, then file this nugget away until next year, when the Belmont Stakes will most likely return to the Spa for a third time, and bet on trainer Chad Brown to win the Just a Game Stakes (G1T).

Wet Turf Can't Stop She Feels Pretty in New York Stakes

Sat, 2025-06-07 18:19
Wet conditions appeared to contribute to several favorites losing graded stakes June 6 at Saratoga, but rain and damp ground could not stop She Feels Pretty. She pushed her win streak to four races by taking the $750,000 New York Stakes (G1T).

Parchment Party Dominates Belmont Gold Cup

Sat, 2025-06-07 18:19
Parchment Party, drawn into the Belmont Gold Cup (G3) at the final hour when rain forced the race off the turf, splashed home a resounding 8 1/2-length winner June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.

La Cara Upsets Acorn; KY Oaks Winner Good Cheer Fifth

Sat, 2025-06-07 18:19
Tracy Farmer's homebred La Cara, who won the Ashland Stakes (G1) before finishing ninth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) behind undefeated Good Cheer, posted a 7-1 upset June 6 in the $500,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Dorth Vader Springs the Upset in Ogden Phipps

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
While many of her rivals scrambled over the sloppy track, Dorth Vader took aim on runaway leader Dazzling Move and fired past that rival in midstretch for a convincing score at 8-1 odds in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.

Registration Open for U of A Global Symposium on Racing

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Registration is now open for the Global Symposium on Racing, taking place Dec. 8-10 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz.

Question Marks for Ruling Court in Epsom Derby

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Two Thousand Guineas (G1) winner Ruling Court faces a stamina test as well as the growing concern over the prospect of the rain getting properly into the Epsom ground in the June 7 Epsom Derby (G1).

Back at Saratoga, Ways and Means Takes the Bed o' Roses

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
The multiple graded stakes winner returned to her favorite venue and to the winner's circle June 6.

O'Brien Wins Record 11th Epsom Oaks With Minnie Hauk

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Minnie Hauk got the better of a sustained duel with stablemate Whirl to win the Epsom Oaks (G1) June 6, with favorite Desert Flower third having come under pressure turning into the home straight.

Asmussen Agrees to Pay $350,000 in Labor Law Case

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Steve Asmussen and the U. S. Department of Labor settled a court case that originated in 2015 over the Hall of Fame trainer's payroll practices in Kentucky.

At a Glance: Heavyweight Matchup in Met Mile

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
America's Best Racing provides a quick look at the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) field. The five-horse field is not lacking in quality with grade 1 winners Fierceness, White Abarrio, and Raging Torrent entered.

Jan Brueghel Bests Calandagan in Coronation Cup

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Jan Brueghel upsets Calandagan to win the June 6 Coronation Cup (G1) for jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Aidan O'Brien.

Portion of Leopardstown Racecourse Sold for Housing

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Horse Racing Ireland has reached an agreement with the Land Development Agency regarding the sale of a portion of land at Leopardstown racecourse that could deliver 800 social and affordable homes.

At a Glance: Matt Winn Stakes Draws Five Derby Starters

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
America's Best Racing provides a quick look at Churchill Downs' Matt Winn Stakes (G3), which includes five starters from the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) who will meet again under the Twin Spires.

Woodbine Cancels Racing June 6 Due to Poor Air Quality

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Woodbine canceled racing June 6 due to poor air quality, the Canadian track announced on social media.

Journalism Favored in Early Belmont Stakes Wagering

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
With $554,031 bet through 2:25 p.m. ET on June 6, Journalism is favored in early wagering to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

On His Own But Not Alone, Miguel Clement Faces Future

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Clement has spent his life preparing to become a trainer, but nothing prepared him for grieving his father while running the stable during one of the biggest weeks of the racing year.

Dubai Hero Soul Rush Returns in Yasuda Kinen

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
Soul Rush, victorious in the Dubai Turf (G1T) in his last start, returns to Tokyo Racecourse June 8 seeking to improve on his third-place finish in the 2024 Yasuda Kinen (G1).

Heart of Honor Connections 'Rolling the Belmont Dice'

Fri, 2025-06-06 18:18
The Road: sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

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