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McKinzie to stand at Gainesway Farm

Gainesway Farm has purchased the breeding rights to four-time Grade 1 victor McKinzie. The stallion will commence his stud career at their facility when he is retired from racing.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | Kimberly French

Champion Midnight Bisou set to return Saturday at Churchill Downs

Midnight Bisou is ready to return to Churchill Downs. Appearing in her first engagement since a second-place finish in the Saudi Cup, the 5-year-old mare will run the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap Saturday.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | Kimberly French

NYRA Reports Impressive Haul For Belmont Stakes Day

Saturday’s Belmont Stakes turned out as expected with favorite Tiz the Law besting the field. Also unsurprisingly, the New York Racing Association says Belmont Park took in an impressive haul on race day.

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | Christopher Feery

Favorite Tiz the Law Captures Belmont Stakes Win for New York

Tiz the Law may have been the favorite and not a shocking winner, but he made history for New York as the first horse bred there to win the Belmont Stakes since Forester in 1882.

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

How Belmont Fans Prepare for America’s Day at the Races

Today, June 20, is America’s Day at the Races. And there is quite a lot for race fans to celebrate as the Belmont Stakes kicks off the Triple Crown races.

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Saturday Stakes – June 20, 2020

The Belmont Stakes this Saturday will be 10 runners doing battle over 1 ⅛ miles with a $1 million purse at stake. A full slate of other races are also scheduled.

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | Christopher Feery

Post Positions Unveiled For Belmont Stakes

The 152nd Belmont Stakes is Saturday, June 20. Post positions have been set; here's everything you need to know about how the Belmont is different this year.

Posted on: June 17, 2020 | Christopher Feery

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Rules on the Use of Riding Crops

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission changed its rules on how riding crops are used, after two differing proposals were introduced by the Jockeys’ Guild and the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition.

Posted on: June 16, 2020 | Kimberly French

California Limits Whip Use with Kentucky Following Suit

The California Horse Racing Board took action this month on a proposal to reform the use of whips during horse racing. Kentucky's horse racing commission is also considering similar reforms.

Posted on: June 16, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Busy Week Ahead In Advance Of Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes begins the Triple Crown series this season, also serving as a prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Before that, several key horse races are being held this week.

Posted on: June 15, 2020 | Christopher Feery