“The racehorse, by virtue of his awesome physical gifts, freed the jockey from himself. When a horse and a jockey flew over the track together, there were moments in which the man’s mind wedded itself to the animal’s body to form something greater than the sum of both parts.” ― Laura Hillenbrand, “Seabiscuit: An American Legend” There is a moment right before the gates open … Continue reading The Beauty Of It All
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 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
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
MY GUN’S LOADED pulled off the upset victory in Saturday’s 146th edition of the Grade 1, Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The Chad Brown-trained filly upstaged the heavy, odds-on favorite COUNTING STARS in a thrilling stretch run, reinforcing the legendary reputation of Saratoga as the Graveyard of Favorites. COUNTING STARS entered the 1 1/4-mile contest seeking her third consecutive Grade 1 win at The … Continue reading Alabama Upset
The Grade 1, $600,000 dollar Alabama Stakes is Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. A field of six 3-year-old fillies are entered for the 1 1/4-mile contest on the main track. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. NYCON [ML 20-1] Jockey: Dylan Davis. Trainer: Whit Beckman. Was a Maiden winner at Churchill Downs in her second start as a 2-year-old in November. She then was … Continue reading Who Wins The Alabama ?
The Alabama Stakes is America’s oldest Stakes race for three-year-old fillies. First run in 1872 at Saratoga Race Course, this Grade 1 historical event stands as the ultimate test of stamina and speed for 3-year-old fillies on dirt. Over its long and storied existence, the Alabama Stakes has seen incredible athletes rewrite the record books. Fastest Time: GO FOR WAND holds the, seemingly, unbeatable Stakes … Continue reading Alabama Stakes Records
