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By Ed McNamara There’s always a hangover after the Breeders’ Cup, the final exam for horseplayers. If you did well, you have happy memories. If not, like me, you soured on the game temporarily. As …

By Mike Farrell Thanksgiving is here again, that time when we pause to acknowledge our many blessings. There are multiple reasons for racing fans to reflect on this past season. We can all give thanks …

By Mike Farrell The Triple Crown compellingly dominates the racing world for five dramatic weeks in late Spring, shunting the other divisions temporarily to the background. The trio of classics for 3-year-olds are the sport’s …

By Richard Rosenblatt Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Knicks Go and Malibu Stakes (G1) winner Charlatan are set to lead a five-horse American contingent in a likely field of 14 for the $20 million …

By Richard Rosenblatt Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and strict travel challenges, more than 100 horses from around the world are on the entry list for the $20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack on …

By Margaret Ransom Who doesn’t love the Keeneland fall meet? The track in Lexington, Kentucky continues its opening weekend run on Saturday, with four Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races, including a trio of …

By Ed McNamara Authentic’s only defeat in six races came when he broke a step slowly in the Santa Anita Derby and never made the lead. There’s enough speed in Saturday’s 145th Preakness to force …

By Ed McNamara Authentic’s only defeat in six races came when he broke a step slowly in the Santa Anita Derby and never made the lead. There’s enough speed in Saturday’s 145th Preakness to force …

Preakness Profile: Pneumatic In the days leading up to Saturday’s 145th Preakness, usracing.com will be publishing profiles of the 11 horses entered in 2020’s final leg of the Triple Crown. By Ed McNamara He didn’t …

By Richard Rosenblatt Just over a year ago, trainer Brendan Walsh returned to Dubai and looked on with pride as his promising 3-year-old Plus Que Parfait won the $2.5 million UAE Derby (G2) to earn …