By Mike Farrell Thanksgiving is here again, that time when we pause to acknowledge our many blessings. There are multiple reasons for racing fans to reflect on this past season. We can all give thanks...
By Richard Rosenblatt The last time we saw Soup and Sandwich at the races was on the first Saturday in May, at Churchill Downs, finishing 19th and last in the Kentucky Derby (G1), 64 ¼ lengths behind...
By Ed McNamara Way back when, before the Breeders’ Cup became the ultimate autumn destination, October stakes at Keeneland and Belmont Park often determined championships. Horseplayers younger t...
By Noel Michaels The Belmont fall meet extends into early November with racing going on through the Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar before closing Nov. 7, after which the New York racing scene shif...
By Mike Farrell And then, there was only one. The “One” is the final remaining Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifier before the season-ending championships next month at Del Mar. Tha...
By Richard Rosenblatt The race is on at Keeneland and Belmont Park for the final all-fees paid berths into the Breeders’ Cup less than a month away. Keeneland kicked off it Fall Stars Weekend on Fri...
By Richard Rosenblatt A busy weekend of Breeders’ Cup challenge series races already is underway as Santa Anita Park kicked off its fall meet Friday with three “Win and You’re In’’ races. Ho...
By Ed McNamara They started running the Champagne Stakes in 1867, and for eons it’s been America’s most prestigious 2-year-old race. It has produced many superstars, including Buckpasser, ...
By Ed McNamara Saratoga is all about having fun unless you’re there to work. For trainers, jockeys and backstretch people, the year’s best meeting isn’t an endless party, it’s ...
The Saratoga racing meet opens on Thursday, July 15, for a 40-day run through Labor Day, Sept. 6. Our usracing.com contributor Noel Michaels looks at some of the track trends that can help make your d...
