The wait is finally over. This Friday, September 18, 2026, horse racing officially enters a new era as the completely reimagined Belmont Park opens its doors to the public for the first time in over three years. With a staggering $450 million dollar price tag the historic Elmont track was leveled and rebuilt into a sleek, 21st-century racing oasis. Whether you are one of the … Continue reading Belmont Is Set To Open
The beauty and pageantry of horse racing can turn into chaos and tragedy in the blink of an eye; a jockey plummets to the racetrack, trying to avoid the crushing weight of his falling mount and often rolling amidst a hellish pounding of hooves. Medics arrive in the ambulance to assess the severity of injuries and provide immediate care. The lucky riders get treatment in … Continue reading The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
The $300,000-dollar Iroquois Stakes is Saturday at Churchill Downs. In addition to the purse money the winner of the one-turn mile will earn ten points toward next year’s Kentucky Derby. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. CARIBBEAN LIFE [ML6-1] Jockey: Flavien Prat. Trainer: Will Waldon. Drew away in the stretch to win easily in his seven-furlong debut at Ellis Park. Has the pedigree to … Continue reading Who Wins The Iroquois Stakes?
The wait is finally over. After three long years of intensive construction and a massive $455+ million redevelopment project, the legendary Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, is ready to open its gates once again. On Friday, September 18th—the historic venue is officially launching its highly anticipated Fall Meet, and horse racing in downstate New York is stepping boldly into the 21st century. This isn’t just … Continue reading The Dawn of a New Era
The afternoon shadows lengthened across the historic wooden grandstands, stretching over a track that has spent the last eight weeks alive with thunder, cheers, and the sharp scent of morning dew on dirt. It is Labor Day at Saratoga, and with the final Call to Post, an unmatched magic quietly draws to a close. For forty-six days, this sacred ground in upstate New York was … Continue reading The Spa Is Over
The Grade 1 Spinaway Stakes is Saturday at Saratoga Race. Eight 2-year-old fillies are entered to run seven furlongs on the main track on the final Saturday of the meet. Along with the winner’s share of the $300,000-dollar purse, the Spinaway provides a win-and-you’re-in spot into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at Keeneland on October 30th. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. BANDMASTER [ML … Continue reading Who Wins The Spinaway Stakes?
The historic 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course concludes it its 46-day run on Labor Day, leaving in its wake a trail of broken expectations, booming handles, and historical shifts that will be talked about for decades. The historical impact of the 2026 meet extends far beyond individual race results; it marks the conclusion of a unique chapter in New York racing history. Due … Continue reading Saratoga’s Final Week
Saratoga Race Course once again lived up to its moniker- the Graveyard of Champions on Saturday. LEADING CHANGE came into the Travers Stakes as the only undefeated colt among 10 starters – but he had only raced twice; he posted an impressive Maiden win sprinting at Churchill Downs in June followed by a hard-fought narrow victory in his two-turn debut in the Indiana Derby July 11th when … Continue reading Light On Experience, Heavy On Talent
The Grade 1, $1.25 million-dollar Travers Stakes is Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. The Mid-Summer Derby drew a field of 10 that features the winners of all of the Triple Crown races. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. EMERGING MARKET [ML 15-1] Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr. Trainer: Chad Brown. Won his first two starts, including the Louisiana Derby (G2), which put him in the … Continue reading Who Wins The Travers Stakes?
Saturday is the 157th edition of the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Also known as the Mid-Summer Derby it is by far the most popular day of the entire meet. Travers Day features five Grade 1, Stakes races, totaling $3.65 million dollars in purses. For the uninitiated here is a brief Travers Stakes historic primer. THE NAME: The Saratoga Racing Association named the Travers Stakes for William R. Travers (one of the founders of America’s oldest racecourse), they did … Continue reading Fundamental Travers
