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August, 2026

August, 2026

Pacific Classic to Test Stamina of Key Contenders
The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In runs through Del Mar and York Racecourse this week, with six races offering paid, automatic berths into the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland ...
Kentucky Regulator Denies Borell's Request for License
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation board on Aug. 21 denied Breeders' Cup-winning trainer Maria Borell's request for a license to train in the state....
Proletariat's Del Mar Foes Have Their Work Cut Out
After his runaway win in the Oceanside Handicap on opening day, Proletariat could be tough to catch again in the 1 1/8-mile Del Mar Derby (G2T). But that will not keep Oceanside runner-up Secured Free...
Stakes Preview: Pacific Classic & Alabama
Greg Wolf looks ahead to the Pacific Classic at Del Mar & the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course....
Old Friends Unveils Breeders' Cup Celebration Events
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is proud to announce its schedule for the 2026 Breeders' Cup week in Lexington....
Ka Ying Rising Dominates in Barrier Trial
It was business as usual at Sha Tin Racecourse the morning of Aug. 21, as Ka Ying Rising dominates his return barrier trial ahead of the 2026-27 season, when he'll reappear in the newly upgraded Chi...
Bacio Delivers Nunthorpe Victory for Ward
The Aug. 21 Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) brought together sublime sprinters from around the world. In less than a minute, a United States speed sensation simply blew away his global rivals....
Notable Speech Headlines 7-Furlong City of York Stakes
The City of York Stakes (G1) Aug. 22 at York Racecourse, the only group 1 over 7 furlongs in Britain, has attracted a stellar field, which has been made that bit more intriguing by the inclusion of No...
Veteran Rider Chiappe Rides 1,000th Winner
Veteran rider Ricardo Chiappe reached a career milestone Aug. 20 when he rode his 1,000th Thoroughbred winner, Air Force Sue, in the second race at Penn National Race Course....
Asfoora Retired After Finishing Eighth in Nunthorpe
A 35-race career spanning six years, four countries, and a trio of victories in the world's biggest sprints has come to an end as Asfoora has been retired....
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