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.
Run at three different tracks at four different distances, find out more about the race that’s produced 25 juvenile filly champions.
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.
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.
Run at four different New York race tracks and renamed twice, find out more about the race where champions have often finished second.
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.
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!
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.
Named after a prominent New York racing family, find out more about one of the most prestigious races for older horses.
Tags: Flickr Gallery, Racing History, Saratoga, Secretariat, Ten Things You Should Know
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.
First run the year its host track opened, this race was once the richest race for fillies and mares.
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!
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.
Once part of a prestigious racing series, find out more about the key race for 3-year-old fillies that produced many a champion.
Tags: Belmont Park, Flickr Gallery, Mother Goose Stakes, Racing History, Triple Tiara
The shape shifting racing series for 3-year-old fillies is back, even though it never left!
Tags: Acorn Stakes, Alabama Stakes, Coaching Club American Oaks, Flickr Gallery, Mother Goose Stakes, Triple Tiara
Not always run at a mile and not always run at Belmont, the Metropolitan Handicap is part of a little known racing series.
Tags: Belmont Park, BRIS, Flickr Gallery, Racing History, Ten Things You Should Know
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.
Tags: Breeders' Cup, Breeders's Cup Ladies Classic, Flickr Gallery, Racing History, Zenyatta
On a weekend where many hopefuls put in their final prep for the Breeders’ Cup, some questions were answered while new ones were asked. Who will Gio Ponti face in November? Can Uncle Mo handle stiffer competition? Will Sidney’s Candy even run?
Tags: Belmont Park, Breeders' Cup, Champagne Stakes, Flickr Gallery, Frizette Stakes, Gio Ponti, Hollywood Park, Keeneland, Race Replay, Race Results, Shadwell Mile, Zenyatta
With a head spinning 20 graded races over the weekend it was easy to overlook some interesting performances, particularly given Zenyatta’s heart stopping 19th win! But not to worry, we can help!
Tags: Belmont Park, Flickr Gallery, Hollywood Park, Hoosier Park, Paddy O'Prado, Race Replay, Rachel Alexandra, Super Saturday, Zenyatta
International buzz baby Frankel creates even more buzz at Ascot and the biggest Breeders’ Cup prep weekend is upon us. We also wrap-up Figs Gone Wild Month with a Q&A about DIY figs.
Tags: Belmont Park, Breeders' Cup, Flickr Gallery, International Racing, Lookin at Lucky, Louisiana Downs, Parx, Race Replay, Race Results, Rachel Alexandra, Woodbine, Zenyatta
All eyes turned north to Woodbine for several Breeders’ Cup turf preps. This week at the site Figs Gone Wild Month is still full of run and Ten Things You Should Know About makes a return!
Tags: Belmont Park, Breeders' Cup, Flickr Gallery, Race Replay, Race Results, Woodbine
Snapping losing streaks, staying perfect and overcoming traffic trouble were a few of the themes from last weekend. We’ll take a closer look at Beyer Speed Figures in this week’s installment of Figs Gone Wild!
Tags: Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Devil May Care, Evening Jewel, Flickr Gallery, Gio Ponti, JPs Gusto, Kentucky Downs, Lookin at Lucky, Paddy O'Prado, Presque Isle Downs, Race Replay, Race Results, Yearling Sale, Zenyatta
It was a mixed bag of performances with everything from the workmanlike to the break-out, with an emphasis on juveniles. And, we’re proud to announce our first theme month: September is Figs Gone Wild Month!
Tags: Arlington Park, Del Mar, Flickr Gallery, Monmouth Park, Race Replay, Race Results, Saratoga
Repeat victories, exciting stretch duels and surprise upsets were just a few of the things that happened last weekend!
Tags: Ballerina Stakes, Flickr Gallery, King's Bishop, Pacific Classic, Personal Ensign, Race Replay, Race Results, Travers
It was a weekend of impressive performances and touching stories and we look ahead to one of the most action-packed weekends of the summer.
Tags: Arlington Park, Blind Luck, Del Mar, Devil May Care, Flickr Gallery, Gio Ponti, Paddy O'Prado, Race Replay, Race Results, Saratoga, Triple Tiara
Sidney’s Candy turns in one of the year’s most electrifying performances and we gear up for an upcoming week of excellent racing.
Tags: Del Mar, Flickr Gallery, Hall of Fame, International Racing, Race Replay, Race Results, Saratoga
It was a bittersweet week with fantastic wins, unexpected retirements and the loss of one the top turf mares.
Stepping-up seemed to be the theme of this past weekend with Proviso proving she’s more than a miler in Filly & Mare turf division and Lookin at Lucky emphatically and easily cruising to the top of the 3-year-old division. We’ll help you step-up your game this week by taking a look at questions to ask while handicapping.
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.
Summertime, and the winning is easy, at least that’s how the majority of last weekend’s winners made it look, come take a look!
The dominant kept on dominating and we gear up for racing at Del Mar and Saratoga!
Awesome Gem reminds us that patience is key by scoring his first Grade 1 win in the Hollywood Gold Cup at age seven! Come watch replays and find out what races are coming up this weekend!
The long weekend provided plenty of stakes action and a number of surprises. In one of our handicapping challenge races Chinchon unleashed a furious run to upset the United Nations. An equally bold and impressive move won our handicapping contest!
Just Louise and Salty Strike give us a glimpse of the future in the Debutante at Churchill. Meanwhile, we’re preparing for our first handicapping contest!
Several Triple Crown contenders returned to the races with mixed results. If you missed any of the action, or just want to see it again, we’ve got replays and photos!
Tags: Breeders' Cup, Flickr Gallery, Goldikova, Paddy O'Prado, Race Replay, Race Results, Triple Crown
Summer swung into gear with a great weekend of racing that produced plenty of impressive winners. If you missed any of the action, or just want to see it again, we’ve got replays!


