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The NY Preview: Lady Hilltopper Looks Set to Defend Her Crown
The NY will be run on June 5, 2026, at Saratoga as a Grade I turf stake for fillies and mares four years old and upward, contested at 1 3/16 miles for a purse of $750.00. This race has a… Read More ›
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Prince Mbilini Takes Command in The Arlington Stakes
Prince Mbilini gave Winning Link Stables a sharp Grade III turf victory, pressing the pace early before taking over at the stretch call and finishing the job under Curtis B. The six-year-old went off at 7-1 and completed the 1… Read More ›
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Only Way Is Up Rises Again in Cartier Stakes Defense
Only Way Is Up successfully defended his Cartier Stakes title for The Sidley Stud, taking command early and carrying his speed all the way through the wire under Salles L. The seven-year-old stopped the clock in 1:08.75 over the fast… Read More ›
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Only Way Is Up Returns to Defend Cartier Stakes Crown
The Cartier Stakes returns to Woodbine on May 30, 2026, as a Grade III sprint over six furlongs on dirt for older runners carrying a purse of $150.000. The race has consistently attracted elite sprinters, with past winners including Winchester,… Read More ›
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McWicked Looks Ready to Strike in The Arlington Stakes
The Arlington Stakes will be run on May 30, 2026, at Churchill Downs as a Grade III turf stake for four-year-olds and upward going 1 1/16 miles for a purse of $275.00. Formerly run at Arlington Park over longer turf… Read More ›
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Term Limits Delivers Late Punch In Texas Derby Upset
Term Limits produced the strongest finish of his career in the 2026 Texas Derby at Lone Star Park, rallying from well off the pace to defeat Ripple Effect by a half-length for TwinTowersRacing and jockey Sanchez M J. The son… Read More ›
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Grand Design Blossoms On Yielding Turf In Miss Liberty Stakes
Grand Design delivered a sharp tactical performance in the 2026 Miss Liberty Stakes at Monmouth Park, taking command during the middle stages before drawing away to a two-length victory for Bigchief Stables and jockey Bravo J. Sent off at 3-1… Read More ›
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Pelayo Targets Another Stakes Prize in Miss Liberty
The 2026 Miss Liberty Stakes will be contested on May 24, 2026, at Monmouth Park over 1 1/16 miles on the turf for fillies and mares three-year-olds and upward. The purse is listed at $100.00 with an additional $15.00 available… Read More ›
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Flop Looks to Rebound in Competitive Texas Derby Renewal
The 2026 Texas Derby at Lone Star Park will be run on May 25, 2026, at 1 1/16 miles on dirt for 3-year-olds with a purse of $300.00 plus Texas-bred supplements. Although still a relatively young stakes, the race has… Read More ›
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Gogh Wild Joins Rare HRP Triple Crown Company in Historic Laurel Park Preakness
The Grade I Prk made history on May 16, 2026, as the second jewel of the Triple Crown was contested for the first time at Laurel Park while Pimlico undergoes redevelopment. The 1 3/16-mile dirt classic for 3-year-olds carried a… Read More ›