The wait is finally over—Del Mar Thoroughbred Club returns for its highly anticipated 2026 summer racing season, with Opening Day set for Friday, July 17th. As always, the seaside oval promises a perfect blend of world-class Thoroughbred racing, Southern California sunshine, and timeless tradition. The iconic San Diego-area track is an incredible place to visit whether you’re a lifelong fan of racing or if this … Continue reading Del Mar Set To Open
The $300,000-dollar, Grade 3 Indiana Derby is Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The 1 1/16-mile dirt race for 3-year-olds is one of eight Stakes races on the day- all featuring 6 figure purses. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. LIGHTER [ML 20-1] Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr. Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset. A tough assignment for his Stakes debut. Won his first career start in a three-quarter-mile … Continue reading Who Wins The Indiana Derby?
There’s something magical about Saratoga. The excitement of the races, the charm of historic downtown, along with the anticipation that fills the air every summer create an experience unlike any other. Saratoga Cool Beans Coffee was created to capture that same spirit—one delicious cup at a time. Inspired by the rich history of horse racing and the unforgettable atmosphere of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Cool Beans … Continue reading Coffee For A Cause
One of the biggest advantages a horseplayer can have at Saratoga Race Course is understanding track tendencies. While every racing day is unique, The Spa has developed certain patterns over the years that can help handicappers identify live horses and avoid vulnerable favorites. On the Main Dirt Track, tactical speed is often an asset, especially in sprint races. Horses that can break sharply, secure good … Continue reading Track Tendencies At Saratoga
The northeast portion of the country is in the midst of a heatwave with a recent spate of hot and humid days. Temperatures the past few days have been in the high 80s to low 90s- add in the high humidity, and you get the feels like readings of over 100 degrees. Saratoga Race Course is set to open Friday July 3rd. The forecast for Friday in … Continue reading Horses & The Heat
On Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2026, at roughly 6:00 p.m. the thundering sound of hooves striking the ground and turning for home at Aqueduct Racetrack went forever silent. After 132 years of entertaining New York City racing fans, the ninth race Sunday served as the last one ever contested at the Big A. Aqueduct joins the likes of the now-forgotten Jamaica Race Course and Brighton Beach … Continue reading Aqueduct Park Goes Dark
Saturday is the 45th edition of the Stephan Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs. Since the turn of the century, it has been one of the most prestigious races for older dirt horses, and this year is no different. Late last month, track officials announced that the Stephen Foster purse would be doubled from $1 million to $2 million, and that increase has helped to attract … Continue reading Who Wins The Stephan Foster?
For more than a century, Saratoga Race Course has earned one of the most famous monikers in horse racing: the Graveyard of Favorites. The historic track has a long tradition of humbling champions, turning seemingly unbeatable horses into victims of stunning upsets. While favorites win their fair share of races at Saratoga, the track’s history is filled with shocking defeats that have become part of … Continue reading The Graveyard of Favorites
For more than 130 years, Aqueduct Racetrack has been a cornerstone of New York horse racing. Opened in 1894 in South Ozone Park, Queens, the track became known as The Big A and hosted some of the sport’s most prestigious races, including the Wood Memorial Stakes, a major prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Generations of racing fans flocked to Aqueduct, making it the last … Continue reading The Big A Goes Away
“From New York City you drive north for about 175 miles, turn left on Union Avenue and go back 100 years.” That quote is attributed to legendary NYC sports scribe Red Smith when he was once asked how to get to Saratoga Race Course. The town of Saratoga Springs resides in a vacuum as it relates to horse racing. Some might consider a lack of change to be a negative, but … Continue reading The Allure Of Saratoga
