On a crisp June 2 morning, one that suggested fall rather than summer is on its way, Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo became acquainted for the first time with Saratoga Race Course's main track.
In the fall of 1777, the Battles of Saratoga proved pivotal in the Revolutionary War. Now, 249 years later, the Belmont Racing Festival might be the turning point in the race for top sire.
The 2026 Triple Crown started with grade 1 winner Renegade as the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1). It will draw to a conclusion that way, too.
After an injury to his spine last July forced him into retirement as a jockey, Tyler Conner is now beginning his new career as an agent for jockeys Inoel Beato and Gavin Ashton.
The Miguel Clement-trained Bottas will look to return to the form he showed as a juvenile when he takes on eight rivals in the $300,000 Pennine Ridge Stakes (G3T) June 4 at Saratoga Race Course.
On the June 1 episode of BloodHorse Monday: BloodHorse correspondent Bob Ehalt analyzes the Belmont Stakes (G1), legendary track announcer Tom Durkin discusses the release of his new memoir.
Over the day, almost AU$7.4 million was traded on 122 lots, sold at an average price of AU$60,578, up from AU$44,961 last year, with a clearance rate of 76%.
More than proven in a variety of categories already, 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism aims to increase his value at stud even further by cutting back to 1 mile with success in the June 6 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.