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Dornoch Still Leads BC Classic Rankings 

POSTED: August 20, 2024

Dornoch scoring the Haskell. (Ryan Denver/EQUI-PHOTO) Son of Good Magic Remains No. 1 in Poll of Leading Contenders for $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic...

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Can Thorpedo Anna Break the 109-year-old Spell?

POSTED: August 20, 2024

Lady Rotha, the most recent filly to win the Travers Stakes in 1915 (photo by L. S. Sutcliffe/National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame)...

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The Classic Class of 2023: Where are they now?

POSTED: August 19, 2024

Mage (outside) and Two Phil’s duel for Derby honors. (Daniella Ricci/Past the Wire) Since the 2023 Kentucky Derby, what have those contenders been up to? Rocket...

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Nations Pride Wins Arlington Million; Breeders’ Cup Lineup Grows

POSTED: August 19, 2024

This past weekend was notable for horse racing, highlighted by Nations Pride's impressive victory in the Grade I Arlington Million. This win lifted Godolphin's spirits...

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Fio Rito and The Mystery of the Albany Handicap

POSTED: August 18, 2024

Fio Rito, winner of the Inaugural Albany Handicap in 1978, closed his career with an historic upset in the 1981 Whitney (seen here), and a...

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It’s DraftKings Travers Week!

POSTED: August 18, 2024

NYRA Press Office SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—It’s Week #7 at Saratoga Race Course featuring DraftKings Travers Day. Here are all of the festivities from Wednesday, August 21 through...

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LNJ Foxwoods' Stars Are Aligning

POSTED: August 18, 2024

Future Fate carries LNJ Foxwoods' colors and an omen of good things to come for team. (LNJ Foxwoods/X photo) By Maribeth Kalinich When the stars...

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Weaver Hits 1000th Milestone

POSTED: August 17, 2024

George Weaver. (Adam Coglianese/NYRA) Trainer George Weaver Notches Career Win No. 1,000 In North America NYRA Press Office SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Trainer George Weaver...

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Liz Merryman TOBA Finalist for Second Straight Year

POSTED: August 16, 2024

Liz Merryman. (MJC Photo) Breeder of Three-Time Dirt and Turf Stakes Winner Witty David Joseph/Maryland Jockey Club LAUREL, Md. – Largely thanks to her 5-year-old Grade...

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