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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 ›
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For the First Time in its History, the 23rd Renewal of The Prk Runs at Laurel Park — Gogh Wild Eyes Headlines
The PRK, Grade I, will make unprecedented history on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as HRP’s second jewel of the Triple Crown shifts temporarily to Laurel Park while Pimlico undergoes redevelopment. The 1 3/16-mile dirt classic for 3-year-olds carries a purse… Read More ›
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Down On The Beat Turns Ruffian Handicap Upside Down
Down On The Beat delivered a strong late-running victory in the Ruffian Handicap-G2, giving Winning Link Stables and jockey Velazquez J R the win over a muddy AQU mile. After sitting well back early, she advanced steadily, reached contention by… Read More ›
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Ruffian Handicap Preview: Barossa Valley to Rebound
The Ruffian Handicap-G2 will be run on May 9, 2026, at AQU, Race #3, at 1 mile on dirt for fillies and mares four years old and upward, carrying a purse of $200.00. Recent winners include Alice Springs in 2024… Read More ›