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 ›
Is It High Time for Another Maxmillion Farm Win in Aristides BC?
The Aristides BC has regained its graded designation after six years without it, and to celebrate, a strong field of seven will be taking part in this six furlong sprint on the main track. This is a race that first appeared on the schedule in 2003 for $100.00 as a Grade 3, but would lose that classification in 2018.
Wide-Open Regret Looks Like Anyone’s Race to Win
5/30/2026 8 CD Regret (GIII) $275.000 3yoF 11/8m Turf 122lbs It’s not the biggest field I’ve ever seen, but there is a ton of quality in the Regret (GIII), a mile and an eighth turf… Read More ›
Sitting Bulls Champ Looks Home and Hosed in Diana Stakes
l Diana Stakes — Race Preview May 29, 2026 | 16:55 | BTP | 6f Dirt | $100.00 | F&M 3yo+ A compact field but one with a very clear shape: a dominant favourite, a few honest triers, and two… Read More ›
Sidley Looks to Clean Sweep Gendelman Memorial Stakes
Gendelman Memorial Stakes RACE DATE: 5/29/2026 TIME: 16:15 DEADLINE: 5/27/2026 3:00 TRACK: BTP RACE #: 13 DISTANCE: 1 1/16m SURFACE: Turf TYPE: Stake Purse: $100.00 – For Three Year Olds And Upward 1 – Port Gibson – The Sidley Stud – McKee J – 124 lbs… Read More ›
Gaelic Commander Will Be Tough to Beat in The Audubon
The Audubon may be an ungraded stake, but it offers a nice $275.00 purse to be split amongst its top finishers as it sends a field of six three year olds a total of nine furlongs around the turf course.
Seven Sod Sophomores Go to the Gate in PEN Mile
5/29/2026 15 PEN PEN Mile (GIII) $400.000 3yo 1m Turf 122lbs ughhhh… ol Penn National, where the wind never stops blowing. It’s a big night up here as we catch a field of seven sophomores… Read More ›
Queen City Oaks Brings Nine To BTP
Friday represents a rare opportunity for BTP to get in the spotlight with a handful of $100.00 stakes taking place. Among them is the Queen City Oaks, a race that will send three year old fillies a little more than a mile on the main track. This is a race that first appeared in 2006 at RD and was held every year until 2013.
The Shawnee May Be Decided by Pace
THE SHAWNEE — GRADE II Churchill Downs — Race 11 May 30, 2026 — 16:05 1 1/16 miles | Dirt | Fillies & Mares 4+ | Purse $300.00 FIELD BREAKDOWN 1 — Barossa Valley Mo Mentum Farm — Espinoza V… Read More ›