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Breeders’ Cup Announces Challenge Series Schedule for June and July

Highlighted by two automatic qualifiers for the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic and four free berths at the Royal Ascot meeting, the Breeders’ Cup announced Wednesday its June and July schedule of races for the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.

Nine Things to Know About the 2020 Carter Handicap

Racing returns to Belmont Park this week, highlighted by a great day of stakes this Saturday. Chief among them is the Grade 1 Runhappy Carter Handicap, which is expected to attract some of the best sprinters in training.

Find nine fun facts about this year’s race below.

2020 Santa Anita Derby Cheat Sheet

In a year that everyone older than early childhood age will always remember, horse racing has made significant adjustments to its traditional calendar as it moves forward during the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the few sports holding live competition.

Triple Crown, Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Highlight Upcoming NBC National TV Coverage

As reinforced by the launch of the “Still Running Strong” campaign last week, horse racing isn’t just the only major sport operating from coast-to-coast – it’s also gaining strength with more tracks reopening in June and July.

Champion Arrogate Dies at 7

Juddmonte Farms confirmed June 2 that its champion and four-time Grade 1 winner Arrogate was euthanized that morning, following a battle to save him after an illness that began last week. It is still unclear what the illness was and a post-mortem is currently being carried out.

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