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Named for a dentist, this historic race is the final leg of a racing series for older horses and has produced its share of notable upsets.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 02/02/2012
Spanning two tracks on one day, this racing series boasts inter-state competition among state-breds and has seen the likes of Eclipse and Breeders' Cup winners.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 01/27/2012
Newly upgraded to a Grade 1, this sprint for older filly and mares has been won by several champions who have also beat males at route distances.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 01/26/2012
Established in 1999 and envisioned as the claiming horse owners' Breeders' Cup, find out more about the series that was created for the sometime-forgotten average owner.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 12/01/2011
First run in 1988 and renamed in 1997 for the 1994 winner, find out more about this mile race held at Aqueduct.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 11/26/2011
This open company Breeders' Cup race has the most female winners, the most multiple winners and the only three time winner.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 11/03/2011
First contested in 1861 and once won by twelve year old jockey, find out more about "The Race That Stops a Nation"
By Valerie Grash | Published on 10/31/2011
Inaugurated in 1984 and run annually at different locations, find out more the racing series billed as the World Championships of thoroughbred racing.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 10/27/2011
Won by eight fillies and eight Eclipse turf winners, find out more about the race that was the final win of Secretariat's career.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 10/14/2011
Named for a sitting Queen, only one winner of this race has gone to win a Breeders' Cup race while one winner ran second or third in the Breeders' Cup three years in a row.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 10/13/2011
Run at three different tracks at four different distances, find out more about the race that's produced 25 juvenile filly champions.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 10/06/2011
Won by five Triple Crown winners and a single horse five times, find out more about the race that was a key race for HOY prior to the Breeders' Cup.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 10/01/2011
First run in 1982 and named for an English racecourse, this premiere west coast race is a stepping stone to the Breeders' Cup Classic.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 09/29/2011
Run on two surfaces at three different distances, find out more the race that recently regained its graded status.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 09/24/2011
First run in 1979, this race has made multiple calendar moves before settling in its current spot as a prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 09/22/2011
First run in 1997, this Canadian race has been been won by horses from six different countries. The current record is held by its only female winner.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 09/15/2011
Named for the outlook that most owners have going into the race about their prospects of having a champion, find out more this Grade 1 for 2-year-olds.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 09/05/2011
Run at four different New York race tracks and renamed twice, find out more about the race where champions have often finished second.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 09/01/2011
First run in 1928, find out more about the race that's been contested over all three surfaces at several distances ranging from 6 furlongs to 1 1/4 miles.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/31/2011
Despite first being run in 1991, this race is one of the top races for older runners in California, producing four California Horses of the Year.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/26/2011
Run on the under card of one the summer's biggest races, find more about one of the only two Grade 1 sprints for 3-year-old males.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/25/2011
First run in 1872, this is the longest running stakes races for 3-year-old fillies. Run at its current distance since 1917, 41 3-year-old filly champions have finished in the top three since 1936.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/18/2011
First Run in 1901, find out more about the race for 2-year-old fillies that has been won by a Horse of the Year and a Triple Tiara winner.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/14/2011
Once run only 25 days after the grandstand and clubhouse burned down, find out more about the first race to offer a million dollar purse!
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/12/2011
This Grade 1 turf race for fillies and mares has produced four Eclipse winners since 1987 and is one of the few races named for a woman.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/11/2011
Named after a prominent New York racing family, find out more about one of the most prestigious races for older horses.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 08/04/2011
Named for one of the most well regarded fillies of any era, this race for fillies and mares has been won by a Kentucky Derby winner and produced 14 Eclipse winners from 34 runnings.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 07/28/2011
First run the year its host track opened, this race was once the richest race for fillies and mares.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 07/14/2011
This aptly named racing series that features four graded races for sprinters set a new track record for handle in its first year and has produced several Breeders' Cup Sprint winners.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 07/08/2011
From a racing perspective, its past is as star-studded as its location. Find out more the race that has been won three times in a row, twice!
By Kevin Martin | Published on 07/07/2011
Once won by 20-lengths and once won by a champion dirt horse, find out more about one of the longest running turf stakes in the United States.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 07/01/2011
Recently shortened, this historic race for older horses has produced many a Horse of the Year, including a three-time and five-time Horse of the Year.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 06/30/2011
Once part of a prestigious racing series, find out more about the key race for 3-year-old fillies that produced many a champion.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 06/25/2011
First run in 1946 and won by film a mogul's horse, this race for 3-year-old fillies has been won and lost some by some of the greats.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 06/23/2011
Renamed in 2002 for one of racing's most influential owner/breeders, this race has produced four Eclipse winners since it's inception in 1961.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 06/16/2011
Raced at five different distances over turf and dirt since it's inception at some point in the 1800's, this race is a current staple of the Belmont Stake undercard and was won by Preakness (the horse!).
By Kevin Martin | Published on 06/09/2011
Not always run at a mile and not always run at Belmont, the Metropolitan Handicap is part of racing series. These are just a few of the things you should know about the Met Mile.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 05/30/2011
First run in 1939 and then not again until 1968, this turf race has produced notable Hall of Famers, dams and dam sires.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 05/26/2011
A clock malfunction, a change of venue, a notorious party scene and a pristine piece of art are just a few of the things you should know about the Preakness.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 05/19/2011
The most famous race in the U.S. was first run in 1875 but didn't become a national sensation until 1915, when the filly Regret won and it put it on the map.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 05/05/2011
Named for a "King of Wall Street" and won by the first Kentucky Derby winner, this race has been won by greats and the sires of greats.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 04/21/2011
This major Kentucky Derby prep has produced four Derby winners, four Preakness winners and two Belmont winners and its record is held by a filly.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 04/14/2011
This major prep race for the Kentucky Derby produced five eventual Triple Crown winners with 22% of its top three finishers going on to do the same in the Derby since 1952.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 04/07/2011
Known as one of the most significant Kentucky Derby prep races, one winner has an indie rock song named after him.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 03/31/2011
Run for the first time in 1996 and dubbed the richest race in the world, this international race is run in a country where gambling is illegal.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 03/24/2011
Won twice by five mares, 50% of the female Horse of Year winners have won this marquee race for older fillies and mares.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 03/10/2011
Prominently featured in books, movies and documentaries, the record for this prestigious race for older horses is still held by a Triple Crown winner.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 03/03/2011
Dating back to 1945, this race is a prep for a prep race that has produced some of racing's most memorable names.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 02/24/2011
On it's third name, find out out the race for 3-year-old fillies that has produced four winner of the Kentucky Oaks.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 02/17/2011
First run in 1944, this marquee race for older horses has been run at four distances over two surfaces and produced many Eclipse Award winners.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 02/03/2011
Run at the American classic distance of 1 1/4 mile, this Breeders' Cup race has produced eleven Horse of the Year winners.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 11/04/2010
Controversially renamed in 2008, find out more the Breeders' Cup race that has produced a whopping 20 Eclipse Award winners in the span of 25 years.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 10/28/2010
First run in 1968 and billed as the race where champions prove their greatness, find out more about the race that has been giving its patrons a hat since 1988.
By Kevin Martin | Published on 07/31/2010
How many Triple Crowns have been lost at the Belmont? How many fillies have won? Find out what you should know about the Belmont Stakes!
By Kevin Martin | Published on 06/03/2010
