Following his Belmont Stakes (G1) win, Golden Tempo received all 29 first-place votes in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll. Met Mile (G1) winner Nysos takes over the top spot in NTRA's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst looks at an impressive increase in handle for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival despite a decrease in wagering from CAW players.
Coolmore partners Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith, announced June 8 they have purchased multiple grade 1 winner Nysos and will race him in partnership with the Baoma Corp. through the 2026 racing season.
Puerto Rico has approved and will implement this month a lameness exam for all imported horses of racing age. Caribbean Equine Advocacy has identified five areas the mandate could be circumvented and weaken the purpose of the new rule.
On June 8 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Golden Tempo's assistant trainer and exercise rider Enrique Miranda on adding the Belmont Stakes to his Kentucky Derby victory; America Cryo Equine's Louise Livermore discusses their equine therapy products.
Explora's victory in the Leslie's Lady Stakes added to the long list of stakes wins for owners Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman. In the June 2026 issue of BloodHorse Magazine, Pegram talked about keys to their relationship and success.
Coolmore partners Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith, announced June 8 they have purchased multiple grade 1 winner Nysos and will race him in partnership with the Baoma Corp. through the 2026 racing season.
Last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Cy Fair will skip the King Charles III Stakes (G1) June 16 during the Royal Ascot meet in England, according to trainer George Weaver, abandoning the original plans announced last month.
A record $4.125 million stakes schedule featuring 18 races will be offered during Ellis Park Racing & Gaming's 2026 season, which runs from July 2-Aug. 23.