Jantar Mantar Gets Breeders' Cup Bid with Yasuda Kinen
Jantar Mantar rebounded from a bitter disappointment in Hong Kong and a long layoff to win the Yasuda Kinen (G1) June 8, earning a "Win and You're In" berth in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T)....
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Sovereignty wins the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 7, 2025....
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,...
Trainer Laing, Bloodstock Agent Wallace Die
Five-time group 1-winning trainer Robbie Laing has died at the age of 66, passing in his sleep overnight June 7. Laing was at Flemington saddling up what was to be his final runner El Soleado just hou...
Saturday Flirt Earns First Stakes Win in Soaring Softly
A known commodity on the turf, Saturday Flirt proved to be a Sunday darling when debuting on dirt to win her first stakes race in the $175,000 Soaring Softly Stakes June 8 at Saratoga Race Course....
East Avenue Back to Old Self in Matt Winn Victory
In a field of four Kentucky Derby (G1) runners making their returns, East Avenue would not be denied his return to the winner's circle in the $387,000 Matt Winn Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs June 8....
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....