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Road to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup: Sneak Peek at Whitney, Clement Hirsch, and Other Stakes

The first weekend of August hosts two important races that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. At Saratoga, the 97th running of the Whitney Stakes will go on Saturday, Aug. 3, and is a qualifier for the Nov.

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Dominant at Del Mar: Bill Shoemaker’s Greatest Summer

On opening day of the 1954 Del Mar meet, a young rider named Bill Shoemaker was less than a month from turning 23 years old. Though still in the early chapter of what would become a storied career, the native Texan found himself the engineer of the most dominant run by any jockey that had ever competed at the seaside track.

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Buy or Sell on the Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Sprint Sensation The Chosen Vron

The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars, usually a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series winner, and exploring their chances to win a targeted race Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.

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Key Takeaways You Need to Know from Jim Dandy Stakes and Other Big Weekend Races

Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from the $500,000 Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun and the $350,000, Grade 1 Alfred G.

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A Tribute to One of Racing’s Great Families: The History of the Whitney Stakes

Stakes races like the Belmont or the Woodward stand as tributes to those who make significant contributions to horse racing, their names reflective of what those Pillars of the Turf have given the sport.

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