Santa Anita Derby's Importance in Focus at CHRB Meeting
California racing representatives acknowledge the importance of maintaining the stature of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and the state's other major races for 3-year-olds.
Sunday Silence Mural Taking Shape in Central Kentucky
A mural celebrating Sunday Silence's 1989 Kentucky Derby (G1) win will soon adorn a building in downtown Paris, Ky., joining the town's growing collection of large-scale public equine art.
Preakness Legacies Run it Back at F-T Saratoga Sale
Siblings or half siblings of the past three editions of the Preakness Stakes (G1) will be offered at the 104th edition of The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale Aug. 4-5 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Funny Cide, Smarty Jones Legacy Lives On in Jocks' Sons
Jose Santos Jr., the son of 2003 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Funny Cide's rider Jose Santos, is the agent for Christopher Elliott, son of 2004 Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones' rider Stewart Elliott.
As Breeders, Oxleys Enjoying Sierra Leone's Success
John and Debby Oxley's breeding exploits produced 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) victor Sierra Leone, one of the headliners in the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) Aug. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
Industry Reflects on Legacy of D. Wayne Lukas
Organizations and individuals within the Thoroughbred racing community reflect on contributions and legacy of legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who died at age 89.
At 4, Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Poised for More
The 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Mystik Dan, has improved since last season as he prepares for a strong edition of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Industry Voices: All it Takes is Money
Industry Voices: It is said that money makes the world go round; it could do the same for the Triple Crown.
Heart of Honor Owner Reflects on 'Crazy' U.S. Journey
Owner Jim Bryce has described his United States adventures with Heart of Honor as "crazy" and is relishing more international trips with his dirt star following a well-earned break.
Saratoga to Host Belmont Stakes for Third Time in 2026
The Belmont Stakes (G1) will be run at Saratoga Race Course for a third consecutive year in 2026, with plans for the classic to return to Belmont Park in 2027, according to an announcement June 13 by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Sovereignty Vaults to Top Spot in 3-Year-Old NTRA Poll
Sovereignty rocketed to the No. 1 spot on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll released June 10, following his dominating win in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1).
NYRA Thinks Long-Term With its Belmont Day Decisions
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst
BH Monday: Sovereignty Conquers Journalism in Belmont
On the June 9 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Frank Angst recap the Belmont Stakes (G1) and hear from trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado after Sovereignty's victory.
Stakes Recap: Belmont & Met Mile
Chris Griffin & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Belmont Stakes and the Met Mile at the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga.
Despite Rain, O'Rourke Sees Sunshine in Spa Numbers
A year ago, it was a Belmont Stakes (G1) week like no other for NYRA president and CEO Dave O'Rourke and his team. This year, it was also a rather unique Belmont Stakes experience for NYRA at the Spa, though for a different reason.
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Sovereignty wins the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 7, 2025.
Belmont Keys Interest in Sovereignty-Journalism Rematch
It may not match Alydar vs. Affirmed in terms of racing's greatest all-time rivalries. But what happened June 7th in the 157th Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga finally brought a large dose of excitement back to the final leg of the Triple Crown.
Despite Race-Day Changes, Belmont Posts Solid Numbers
On a 2025 Belmont Stakes day that NYRA made some tough decisions to ensure as safe a day as possible, that first responsibility took precedence over any economic indicators but the 12-race card did still manage to surpass $100 million in handle.
Journalism Camp Proud; Eyes Fall Rematch at Del Mar
The public's attention was on Sovereignty after he ran down Journalism to capture the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. But Aron Wellman—president and founder of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, one of Journalism's owners—had eyes on his horse.
Belmont Notebook: Godolphin Team Enjoys the Moment
Belmont Notebook: Godolphin can never be accused of not stopping to smell the roses, and now the white carnations; and starter Scott Jordan makes some Triple Crown history.