Steve Asmussen started horses in eight different stakes over the May 15-16 weekend at Laurel Park, including Chip Honcho, who finished third in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1). He earned a total of 39 points, just two more than Graham Motion.

A rundown of TV, radio, and streaming horse racing coverage for Memorial Day weekend, as compiled by America's Best Racing.

Al Riffa heads the official ratings for the May 21 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (G1), although he has ground to make up on Fairy Glen and Caballo de Mar, the 1-2 finishers from the Dubai Gold Cup (G2) at Meydan Racecourse on World Cup night. 

One week after male long-distance turf runners competed in the Louisville Stakes (G3T), their female counterparts vie on the Churchill Downs grass course May 23 in the 1 1/2-mile, $250,000 Keertana Stakes.

In the May 21 Prix Aga Khan IV (G1)—formerly the Prix d'Ispahan—there are three genuine middle-distance stars on show, all running over the about 1 3/16-mile trip, which will place a real accent on speed. 

Racing has been canceled the week of May 21 through May 23.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation proudly announces the return of the Belmont Pledge, an initiative led by a dedicated group of trainers committed to supporting retired racehorses beyond their racing careers.

Canterbury Park begins its 51-day racing season May 23. "We're excited to kick off our 2026 meet this weekend with three days of racing," general manager John Groen said.

Apprentice jockey Johanis Aranguren, from a family of riders, gains notice at Fairmount Park.

Horse Racing Radio Network announces that industry veteran Angela Hermann will join the network's flagship show, the Equine Forum, working alongside HRRN president Mike Penna as co-host of the popular Saturday morning show.