Catching Up With Old Friends: Sarava
Anne Eberhardt visits Old Friends in Georgetown, KY and talks to Michael Blowen about Sarava, upset winner of the 134th Belmont Stakes in 2002, in this episode of our exclusive BH+ series!
Trainer, Breeder, Owner Napier Dies at 84
Breeder, owner, and trainer William "Billy" Napier died June 1 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties with his family by his side at 84.
Racing in Singapore Set to End in October 2024
Horse racing in Singapore, once a rich and powerful mecca for the sport, will come to a shocking and abrupt end in October of 2024 after the Singaporean government announced plans June 5 to reclaim the racecourse land for redevelopment.
Tattersalls Ascot Team Looking Forward to June Sale
Selling at Tattersalls Ascot, across the road from a racecourse that will be the focus of world racing in two weeks, returns after a break since March and with plenty to tempt prospective buyers, not least a typically strong draft…
Belmont Notebook: National Treasure Swift in Final Work
The final round of serious works for the 155th Belmont Stakes (G1) featured one of the headliners as Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure turned in a quick five-furlong breeze June 5 over Belmont Park's main track.
Ocala Breeders' June Under Tack Shows Speed Early
The first of six under tack shows began June 5 at Ocala Breeders' Sales for the June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale, under pleasant conditions. Five juveniles breezed the co-fastest eighth mile in :09 4/5 Monday.
National Treasure Works June 5 at Belmont Park
National Treasure works on the main track June 5 at Belmont Park. The son of Quality Road went 5 furlongs in :59.55. Courtesy NYRA
Toledo, Russell Defend Rider, Trainer Titles at Pimlico
Jevian Toledo and Brittany Russell continued their successful partnership by defending their titles as leading jockey and trainer as the Preakness meet at historic Pimlico Race Course drew to a close June 4.
Belmont Racing Festival Secretariat-Related Giveaways
NYRA announced June 5 it will feature a series of Secretariat-related fan giveaways and vintage artifacts to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's historic 31-length victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, June 8-10.