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Giddings, Parcells Look to Next Test With Maple Leaf Mel

While the undefeated Maple Leaf Mel is devouring her post-training feed on a steamy July morning on the Saratoga backstretch, her owner, Bill Parcells, peppers his trainer, Melanie Giddings, with questions about his multiple stakes-winning filly. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-giddings-parcells-look-next-test-maple-leaf-mel

Key Takeaways from a Super Saturday of Racing at Saratoga and Del Mar

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from an action-packed Saturday that included memorable performances in the Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by DK Horse and Alfred G. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-key-takeaways-super-saturday-racing-saratoga-and-del-mar

Sloans Savor Bucket-List Trip to Royal Ascot Among Many MyRacehorse Experiences

U.S.-based racehorses have become more and more prominent, and successful, in the last decade at the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting in June and the boutique five-day meet now captivates American audiences as well as racing fans in Europe. From the very first time she heard about it, visiting Ascot Racecourse for the royal meeting was a bucket-list item for Georgian Alisa Sloan. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-sloans-savor-bucket-list-trip-royal-ascot-among-many-myracehorse-experiences

Eleven Wins From 12 Starts: Invasor, the Racehorse Legend of Uruguay

For many years, the Breeders’ Cup Classic and the Dubai World Cup reigned as the two richest dirt races in the world. Winning both has been the mark of a great horse; only five horses have achieved the feat, and three of them are members of Racing’s Hall of Fame, including the amazing international traveler Invasor. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-eleven-wins-12-starts-invasor-the-racehorse-legend-uruguay

Senor Buscador Springs San Diego Upset, The Chosen Vron Extends Winning Streak in Bing Crosby

Time and time again, whether it be sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs or routing 1 1/16 miles, Senor Buscador has shown he can close, and close well, with the ideal race set up. In the July 29 $300,000 San Diego Handicap, just one of three Del Mar stakes he was nominated for that weekend, the Grade 2 race unfolded perfectly for the son of Mineshaft as he rallied to a 1 1/4-length victory.  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-senor-buscador-springs-san-diego-upset-the-chosen-vron-extends-winning-streak-bing

Forte Denies Saudi Crown in Jim Dandy, Elite Power Extends Winning Streak to Eight

There was much that could be said or written about what happened July 29 on a sloppy, sealed racetrack at Saratoga Race Course in the $485,000 Jim Dandy Stakes presented by DK Horse. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-forte-denies-saudi-crown-jim-dandy-elite-power-extends-winning-streak-eight

Big-Race Showdown: Expert Picks for Bing Crosby Stakes, San Diego Handicap

For the seventh year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big Race Showdown.” Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-big-race-showdown-expert-picks-bing-crosby-stakes-san-diego-handicap

Noel’s Weekend Winners: A Pair of Great Betting Races Saturday at Del Mar

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-noels-weekend-winners-pair-great-betting-races-saturday-del-mar

2023 San Diego Handicap at a Glance

The San Diego Handicap has been a fixture at Del Mar for almost a century, and approaching the 82nd edition of the race on Saturday, the race has continued to grow in importance in the older dirt male division. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-san-diego-handicap-glance

Spirit of Makena Has Edge in Deep Bing Crosby Stakes

The Grade 1, $400,000 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar, a “Win & You’re In” for the Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint this fall at Santa Anita, drew an extremely talented field of 12 including the 2022 and 2021 winners of this r Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-spirit-makena-has-edge-deep-bing-crosby-stakes

Lack of Pace Could Lead to Upset in Jim Dandy Stakes

One of the most fascinating races taking place this week is the $500,000, Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes presented by DK Horse at Saratoga Race Course. Even though the 1 1/8-mile race has drawn only five entrants, it’s shaping up as an excellent betting race due to the extremely competitive nature of the compact field. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-lack-pace-could-lead-upset-jim-dandy-stakes

Geaux Rocket Ride, Mage Gain In Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings, Cody's Wish Remains No. 1

Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2023 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Cody's Wish maintains his No. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-geaux-rocket-ride-mage-gain-breeders-cup-classic-rankings-codys-wish-remains-no-1

The Legend of Unthinkable 1930 Travers Winner Jim Dandy

When horses achieve greatness, or accomplish particularly memorable feats, it is customary for stakes races to be named in their honor. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-the-legend-unthinkable-1930-travers-winner-jim-dandy

'Come In with Confidence": Jockey Ferrin Peterson Building Career Momentum

You can see with the naked eye the building of this riding career, piece by piece. The two stakes wins on Best of Ohio Day June 2 for trainer Mike Maker at Belterra Park. The first ride (and victory) for the powerful Brad Cox barn there July 21. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-come-confidence-jockey-ferrin-peterson-building-career-momentum

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for July 26-30

Breeders’ Cup prep season is building momentum, and this upcoming weekend is highlighted by a “Win and You’re In” qualifier at Del Mar as well as an important race for 3-year-olds at Saratoga that serves as a prep for the Travers Stakes in late August. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-july-26-30

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: The Horses Need ‘Me’ Days Too

When we take a seat back and think about why we make the decision to ride, retrain, or even own horses the answer always seems to come back to reasons around ourselves. We own them for happiness, companionship, fitness, engaging in a hobby, or even as a profession to support our livelihood. When we spend time with our horses, most of us, myself included, see it more as a “me” day or even just that piece of time that we can treat ourselves to what we love the most. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-the-horses-need-me-days-too

Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Sneak Peek at Bing Crosby, Jim Dandy, and Other Races

Another active week of top-class racing is on the schedule for July 29-30, with two Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” qualifiers to be held. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-road-the-breeders-cup-sneak-peek-bing-crosby-jim-dandy-and-other-races

A Closer Look at 2023 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Hopeful Geaux Rocket Ride

The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-closer-look-2023-longines-breeders-cup-classic-hopeful-geaux-rocket-ride

Wickerr: Hall of Fame Trainer Bobby Frankel’s Del Mar Specialist

Once upon a time, not all that many years ago, there was a Thoroughbred racehorse named Wickerr who called California his home. Much like the fabled Goldilocks, Wickerr was a picky individual with clear-cut preferences. But whereas Goldilocks could verbally communicate her disdain for poorly made porridge or uncomfortable beds, Wickerr – being a horse – could only communicate his preferences with visual demonstrations. We’re left to imagine his reasoning. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-wickerr-hall-fame-trainer-bobby-frankels-del-mar-specialist

Five Takeaways You Need to Know from a Key Weekend Headlined by Haskell Stakes

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park, the $500,000 ,Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, and other major d Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-takeaways-you-need-know-key-weekend-headlined-haskell-stakes

Geaux Rocket Ride Turns Back Mage to Score Upset Win in Haskell

It took trainer Richard Mandella 23 years to return to the Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Stakes, but it was well worth the wait. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-geaux-rocket-ride-turns-back-mage-score-upset-win-haskell

Big-Race Showdown: Second Half Kicks Off With Haskell Stakes

For the seventh year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big Race Showdown.” Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-big-race-showdown-second-half-kicks-haskell-stakes

Saratoga Stories: A Champion in Fifteen Days

In today’s world of Thoroughbred horse racing, the path to winning an Eclipse award as champion 2-year-old is relatively clear. First, you win a maiden race for horses who have never won a race before. Then, you try to win at least one graded stakes race (preferably a Grade 1) and hopefully more; finally, you win either the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile or Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies to become the clear-cut champion of your division. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-saratoga-stories-champion-fifteen-days

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Haskell and United Nations Selections at Monmouth Park

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-noels-weekend-winners-haskell-and-united-nations-selections-monmouth-park

Del Mar Offers Something for Everyone for Contest Players

The Del Mar summer meet is here, and that’s great news for contest players who will enjoy plenty of opportunities to compete for cash and prizes in a variety of events during the meet. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-del-mar-offers-something-everyone-contest-players

2023 United Nations Stakes at a Glance

This Saturday is the marquee day of racing for the summer meet at Monmouth Park with six stakes races highlighted by the 56th edition of the $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes and a national telecast on NBC from 5-6 p.m. ET. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-united-nations-stakes-glance

Extra Anejo Can Post the Upset in Haskell Stakes

This year’s $1 million, Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park drew a strong field of eight including Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mage, who finished third in the Gra Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-extra-anejo-can-post-the-upset-haskell-stakes

2023 Coaching Club American Oaks at a Glance

A week before 3-year-old males get their prep for the Travers Stakes in the Jim Dandy Stakes, the 3-year-old fillies tune up for the Alabama Stakes in Saturday’s Coaching Club American Oaks at Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-coaching-club-american-oaks-glance

Growing Aftercare and Therapy Organization Helping Horses, Humans

One seemingly small action can be a catalyst for greater change. Take Abijah's on the Backside, a fledgling aftercare and therapy organization based within the walls of Canterbury Park's shed rows that is fueled by a desire to help retired racehorses recover and transition, with an equal emphasis on helping humans do the same. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-growing-aftercare-and-therapy-organization-helping-horses-humans

Saratoga Racing to Air on FOX for Six Consecutive Saturdays

The New York Racing Association Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports announced the launch of FOX SARATOGA SATURDAY, a new national television show covering the summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-saratoga-racing-air-fox-six-consecutive-saturdays

Analyzing the 3-Year-Old Division Race Entering the Second Half of the 2023 Season

The race for the Eclipse Award in the 3-year-old male division resumes in earnest when just-missed Preakness Stakes runner-up Blazing Sevens heads the field in the Curlin Stakes on Friday at Saratoga Race Course before Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-analyzing-the-3-year-old-division-race-entering-the-second-half-the-2023-season

Cody's Wish Leads First Poll of 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic Contender Rankings

Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2023 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-codys-wish-leads-first-poll-2023-breeders-cup-classic-contender-rankings

2023 TVG.com Haskell Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

After a Triple Crown season that provided plenty of excitement and three different winners of the signature races, action in the 3-year-old division heats up again starting this Saturday at the Jersey Shore when Monmouth Park hosts the $1 million, Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Stakes. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-tvgcom-haskell-stakes-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

A Riding Dynasty: Stock’s New Book Looks at a Legendary Family of Jockeys

Horse racing has no shortage of dynasties. From the glory years of Calumet Farm to multi-generational families of trainers and riders, the sport’s history can be told through the continuity of certain names in the list of winners of our great races. Unique amongst these is the Turcotte family of Canadian jockeys. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-riding-dynasty-stocks-new-book-looks-legendary-family-jockeys

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Appreciating Kona While Continuing Journey With Funnee

This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 11-14 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Meet adult amateur rider Julianne Pangal and her RRP hopeful, Funnee, as they gear up for their maiden voyage to the Thoroughbred Makeover. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-appreciating-kona-while-continuing-journey-funnee

Where to Watch/Listen: 2023 Haskell Stakes and Del Mar Opens

The horse racing calendar in North America is now in full midsummer swing, with Saratoga opening last week and the other premier meet of the season, Del Mar, set to launch on Friday, July 21. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-2023-haskell-stakes-and-del-mar-opens

2023 Del Mar Betting Preview: Insights to Help You Turn a Profit ‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’

It’s summer in Southern California, and for horseplayers that can only mean one thing: Del Mar is here! The annual Del Mar summer Thoroughbred meet opens on Friday, July 21 and will usher in California’s most looked-forward-to season of horse racing. The 2023 Del Mar summer meet will be conducted mostly on a four-days-a-week basis, Thursdays through Sundays plus Labor Day for eight weeks ending on Sunday, Sept. 10. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-2023-del-mar-betting-preview-insights-help-you-turn-profit-where-the-turf-meets-the

Beginner’s Guide to the 2023 Del Mar Meet

For horse racing fans, the true indicator of summer is when Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opens its doors for its famed meet. The iconic San Diego-area track is an incredible place to visit whether you’re a lifelong fan of racing or if this will be your first trip to the track. If you fall into the latter category — or if you’re planning your first trip to Del Mar this summer — scroll down for everything you need to know about this year’s summer season. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-beginners-guide-the-2023-del-mar-meet

Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From 2023 Opening Weekend at Saratoga

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from an opening weekend of the Saratoga Race Course meet that was highlighted by the $500,000 Diana Stakes on Saturday, the first Grade 1 of the 40-day Saratoga meet. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-key-takeaways-you-need-know-2023-opening-weekend-saratoga

Kentucky Derby Winner and Fan Favorite Funny Cide Dies at 23

Sackatoga Stable’s 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Funny Cide, one of the most popular racehorses of this century, has died due to complications of colic at 23 years old. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-kentucky-derby-winner-and-fan-favorite-funny-cide-dies-23

Chad Brown's Whitebeam Noses In Italian to Win Saratoga Season's First Grade 1 in Diana Stakes

Emotions were pulling trainer Chad Brown in all kinds of directions as he sat in a clubhouse box seat during the 85th running of the $500,000 Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-chad-browns-whitebeam-noses-italian-win-saratoga-seasons-first-grade-1-diana-stakes

Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1940s: Girl Power

World history would make the 1940s as the decade of war, starting with the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939 and ending with the descent into a conflict that left the planet cold with fear at times. On the racetrack, the decade was one of Triple Crown winners – four in total, the most of any decade so far – yet those years were rich with great performances, a long list of great horses vying for the hearts and minds of the fans that stood trackside. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-underappreciated-horse-racing-stars-the-1940s-girl-power

Jockey Rocco Bowen a Red-Eye Regular Between Emerald, Thistledown

It is not uncommon for jockeys to hit the road from their customary circuit for the opportunity to ride a top prospect. Other times riders will hop on a flight for a coveted mount, most often for a rewarding opportunity in a stakes race. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-jockey-rocco-bowen-red-eye-regular-between-emerald-thistledown

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Best Bets for Saratoga’s Opening Saturday

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-noels-weekend-winners-best-bets-saratogas-opening-saturday

2023 Diana Stakes at a Glance

Saratoga’s 2023 meet kicked off Thursday and opening weekend is highlighted by the Grade 1 Diana Stakes, one of the most important stakes races for fillies and mares on the grass, among three graded races on Saturday’s card. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-diana-stakes-glance

Triple Trea Gets Slight Nod in Wide-Open Sanford Stakes

The $175,000, Grade 3 Sanford Stakes is the start of the 2-year-old stakes season at historic Saratoga Race Course and features a field of 10, of which nine won their most recent races. None in the field has run this six-furlong distance to date and only one has won a stakes race. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-triple-trea-gets-slight-nod-wide-open-sanford-stakes

A Patient and Versatile Craftsman, Jonathan Sheppard Achieved Staggering Success

There are few certainties in life or in the sport of horse racing. But just as you could count on the changing of the seasons, you could count on Jonathan Sheppard sending out winners by the dozen, year after year, in tests of both pure speed and dexterity over jumps. He retired from training in the U.S. before the 2021 season, but maintains a small stable in Ireland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-patient-and-versatile-craftsman-jonathan-sheppard-achieved-staggering-success

2023 Edward P. Evans Stakes at a Glance

The 2023 meet at Colonial Downs began July 13 and the New Kent, Va. racetrack traditionally offers some of the best turf racing in the country. The action heats up quickly as Colonial’s Saturday card features four turf stakes races, each with a purse of $125,000, for Virginia-bred or Virginia-sired runners. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-edward-p-evans-stakes-glance

Del Mar’s Opening Day Pick 6 to Have $1-Million Guarantee

For the first time, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will present a $1-million guarantee to any single-ticket holder who hits the track’s popular Pick Six on its Opening Day, Friday, July 21. It is likely that the seaside track will be conducting 10 races on its first program, meaning the Pick Six will be offered on races five to 10. The Pick Six wager can cost as little as 20 cents. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-del-mars-opening-day-pick-6-have-1-million-guarantee

The Claim-to-Fame Journey of Lava Man

The history of horse racing is filled with rags-to-riches stories of jockeys, trainers, and horses that rise from humble beginnings to achieve success at the highest levels of the sport. Few such stories can compare with that of the remarkable gelding Lava Man, who went from claimer to Hall of Famer to dominate California horse racing for much of three unforgettable years. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-the-claim-fame-journey-lava-man

Hall of Fame Coach Parcells, Trainer Giddings Riding High With Maple Leaf Mel

Bill Parcells has reached the pinnacle of professional football twice, coaching the New York Giants to a pair of Super Bowl championships. Yet a victory at the top level in Thoroughbred racing has been elusive for the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. That could change this summer at Saratoga Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-hall-fame-coach-parcells-trainer-giddings-riding-high-maple-leaf-mel

Where to Watch/Listen: Saratoga Opening Week 2023

One of the most anticipated weekends in the annual horse racing schedule is upon us, as Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York begins its meet Thursday, July 13. The 40-day meet stands alone in the minds of many fans and horseplayers, providing high-quality racing in a historic setting that generates an incredible amount of enthusiasm from mid-July to Labor Day weekend. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-saratoga-opening-week-2023

Ten Things to Know About the 2023 Saratoga Meet

There’s nothing quite like a summer in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a small town nestled near the Adirondacks that comes alive each July as Thoroughbred racing returns to Saratoga Race Course. This year’s meet kicks off July 13, attracting many of the best horses, trainers, and jockeys, as well as avid fans and bettors, from across the country. Read on for 10 must-know facts about this year’s Saratoga meet. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-ten-things-know-about-the-2023-saratoga-meet

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Earning a Ribbon in Trail Class More Valuable Experiences with Dom

With only a little over three months left until the Thoroughbred Makeover, Dom and I are on a cycle of ride/train, eat, sleep, work, repeat. We continue our dressage lessons, work on the canter, try to get more of a right bend in every gait, and do more sitting trot work. But there are only so many times I can go around in a circle, cross a diagonal, make a serpentine, or go down the center or quarter line before we get antsy and are ready for something new! Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-earning-ribbon-trail-class-more-valuable-experiences-dom

Five Key Takeaways from a Great Closing Weekend at Belmont Park

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park and other major developments this weekend. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-key-takeaways-great-closing-weekend-belmont-park

Verifying Holds Off Raise Cain to Win Indiana Derby By a Nose

The expectations run high when you're a $775,000 son of a Triple Crown winner and a half-brother to a champion, and so when the regally-bred Verifying outlasted a late surge from Raise Cain to win the $300,000 Grade 3 Indiana Derby, all the colt's connections could at last breathe a sigh of relief. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-verifying-holds-raise-cain-win-indiana-derby-nose

Cashing Tickets at Colonial Downs: Tips and Trends for Betting the 2023 Season

Live Thoroughbred racing is enjoying a resurgence in Virginia and Colonial Downs is leading the way. The track is set to host what will be its biggest and best season of live racing in its history when its gates open on July 13, 2023 for a nine-week meet that will last until Sept. 9. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-cashing-tickets-colonial-downs-tips-and-trends-betting-the-2023-season

Cashing Tickets at Colonial Downs: Tips and Trends for Betting the 2023 Season

Live Thoroughbred racing is enjoying a resurgence in Virginia and Colonial Downs is leading the way. The track is set to host what will be its biggest and best season of live racing in its history when its gates open on July 13, 2023 for a nine-week meet that will last until Sept. 9. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/node/57284

Frank Whiteley: The Fox of Laurel and Trainer of Champions

As difficult to comprehend as it might be for someone living at a time when statistics have become an obsession, there’s no way of telling exactly how many races trainer Frank Y. Whiteley Jr. won in his career. Numbers, though, are probably the least effective way of measuring the quality of his work and the tremendous respect he gained during the 48 years he spent caring for the horses in his barn. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-frank-whiteley-the-fox-laurel-and-trainer-champions

Superstar Secretariats Dazzling Post-Triple Crown Return at Arlington

After his 31-length runaway in the Belmont Stakes, Secretariat had achieved rock star status in the United States. Not only did he become the first U.S. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-superstar-secretariats-dazzling-post-triple-crown-return-arlington

Native Diver: Californias Homegrown Horse Racing Superstar

Throughout the long history of horse racing in the United States, California has produced an abundance of locally bred stars. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-native-diver-californias-homegrown-horse-racing-superstar

On the Rise: Trainer Riley Mott

Training on his own since Nov. 1 of last year, Riley Mott received the best education possible to prepare him for that moment, working alongside his Hall of Fame father, Bill Mott, for a decade as one of his assistants. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-the-rise-trainer-riley-mott

2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes at a Glance

The drawdown of Belmont Park’s summer meet has been enhanced in recent years by the rescheduling and renaming of what was once known as the Garden City Stakes as part of a turf-centric closing weekend at Big Sandy. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-belmont-oaks-invitational-stakes-glance

Breeders Cup Announces Top 20 Moments from Fan Poll

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 5, 2023) – Breeders’ Cup Limited today released the top 20 moments from its 40th running campaign fan poll, an opportunity for fans to choose their favorites from 40 pre-selected moments in Breeders’ Cup history. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-breeders-cup-announces-top-20-moments-fan-poll

Iconic Arlington Statue Joins National Museum of Racing

Churchill Downs Inc. announced July 5 that they will donate “Against All Odds,” an inspiring bronze statue by Edwin Bogucki, to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as part of the Museum’s permanent collection. The statue will be unveiled at its new home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on July 12. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-iconic-arlington-statue-joins-national-museum-racing

Richard Duchossois: Arlingtons Man of Action

The first call to Richard Duchossois advised him that a small electrical fire had broken out at Arlington International Racecourse. The second indicated flames had spread but firefighters were on the scene and were confident they could contain them. The third urged Duchossois to rush to the scene. When he arrived, he could not believe his eyes. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-richard-duchossois-arlingtons-man-action

European Invader The Foxes Looks Tough in Belmont Derby Invitational

The Grade 1, $750.000 Belmont Derby Invitational drew a very strong field of 11 including six previous stakes winners. Coming out of the toughest race is The Foxes, who finished fifth of 14 in the Group 1 English Derby five weeks ago and who previously won the Group 2 Dante Stakes. The U.S. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-european-invader-the-foxes-looks-tough-belmont-derby-invitational

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 6-9

The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by the final cards of Belmont Park’s successful spring-summer meet, which wraps up Sunday, July 9. Racing in New York will then move upstate starting on July 13 for nearly two months of action at historic Saratoga Race Course, in many people’s opinion the best race meet in North America. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-july-6-9

2023 Indiana Derby at a Glance

While the major summer tests for the 3-year-old male division may be on the horizon, a prep of sorts for them will take Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-indiana-derby-glance

2023 Indiana Derby at a Glance

While the major summer tests for the 3-year-old male division may be on the horizon, a prep of sorts for them will take Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-2023-indiana-derby-glance

Verifying Seeks Breakthrough in Indiana Derby

While the major summer tests for the 3-year-old male division may be on the horizon, a prep of sorts for them will take Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-verifying-seeks-breakthrough-indiana-derby

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Learning New Disciplines and a Special Trip with Bronn

Coming off a slow May, June was jam-packed for me and Bronn. This is about the time I usually feel the pressure of the Makeover, but having competed a few times, I try to keep things in perspective and remember why we do this: for the good of the Thoroughbred and to have a blast along the way. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-learning-new-disciplines-and-special-trip-bronn

West Will Power Tops Rattle N Roll With Victory in Stephen Foster at Ellis Park

History unfolded in the muggy warmth of Henderson, Kentucky on July 1 as Gary and Mary West's homebred West Will Power won the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes in geared down fashion in the first Grade 1 race ever hosted at Ellis Park in the track's 101 years of operation. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-west-will-power-tops-rattle-n-roll-victory-stephen-foster-ellis-park