Patches O'Houlihan (yellow blinkers) winning the Vigil Stakes (G3) at Woodbine on Saturday September 16. Search:

Summer (G1) and Natalma Stakes (G1) - Also on Saturday at Woodbine were two "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup races for juveniles on the turf, the Summer (G1) for the colts won by Carson's Run and the Natalma (G1) for the fillies won by She Feels Pretty. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Velocitor fastest in the Prince of Wales Stakes - Tuesday at Fort Erie Race Track, Velocitor battled down the stretch to win the Prince of Wales Stakes by a length over Kaukokaipuu with Paramount Prince a neck back in third. Also on the card, Fashionably Fab won the Rondeau Bay Stakes and One Bay Hemingway won the Lake Erie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 stakes on the card here. New!

Runhappy Del Mar Futurity (G1) Day - Sunday at Del Mar, favorite Prince of Monaco held off Mirahmadi to win the Runhappy Del Mar Futurity (G1) by 3/4 length with Next Level third. Also on the card, Endlessly won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

FanDuel Racing Del Mar Debutante (G1) Day - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Tamara drew off to win the FanDuel Racing Del Mar Debutante (G1) by 6 3/4 lengths over Laurent and Gate to Paradise. Also on the card, Closing Remarks won the John C. Mabee Stakes (G2) and Flattery won the Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Embracing Equestrian Excellence: The Upcoming Irish Champions Festival - The Irish Champions Festival is set to grace the horse racing arena on the 9th and 10th of September at Leopardstown and The Curragh, headlined by the Royal Bahrain Champion Stakes. New!

Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Arabian Knight held off Geaux Rocket Ride by a neck in the Pacific Classic (G1) with Slow Down Andy third. Also on the card, Du Jour won the Del Mar Mile (G2), Gold Phoenix repeated in the Del Mar Handicap (G2), Ceiling Crusher won the Torrey Pines Stakes (G3), and Motorious won the Green Flash Handicap (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

Arcangelo triumphant in the Travers (G1) - Saturday at Saratoga, Arcangelo held off Disarm by a length to win the Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1) with Tapit Trice third and favorite Forte fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!

Travers Day Undercard Stakes - Also at Saratoga, Echo Zulu won the Ballerina Handicap (G1), Gunite won the Forego Stakes (G1), and One in Vermillion won the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial which was marred by the catastrophic breakdown of favorite New York Thunder. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!

2023 Woodbine Sales Stakes Day - Sunday at Woodbine there were four stakes for Canadian-breds who went through the Woodbine yearling sales: the Simcoe Stakes won by My Boy Prince, the Elgin Stakes won by Rapid Test, the Algoma won by Souper Sinclair, and the Muskoka Stakes won by Hurricane Clair. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Anarchist wins the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Anarchist held on to win the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) by 3/4 lengths over Bye Bye Bobby and C Z Rocket. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Paramount Prince crowned in the 2023 King's Plate - Sunday at Woodbine, Paramount Prince led all the way to win the King's Plate, the first race in Canada's Triple Crown, by 1 1/2 lengths over Woodbine Oaks winner Elysian Field, giving trainer Mark Casse a 1-2 finish. Favorite Kalik finished a disappointing 13th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
King's Plate undercard stakes - There were four other stakes at Woodbine on Sunday, the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2) won by Miss Dracarys, the Bold Venture (G3) won by Patches O'Houlihan, the Catch A Glimpse Stakes won by Airosa, and the Soaring Free Stakes won by Golden Canary. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Anisette tops in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Anisette won the Del Mar Oaks (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths over Be Your Best and Impact Warrior. Also, retired jockey Fernando Toro was presented with his Hall of Fame jacket and plaque. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2023 King's Plate Entries - Wednesday at Woodbine, the post position draw was held for the 2023 King's Plate to be run on Sunday. The favorite is New York invader Kalik at 3-1 from post 6 in a field of 17. Get the horses, post positions, and morning line odds here.
Prince of Monaco rolls in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) - Sunday at Del Mar, Prince of Monaco won the Best Pal Stakes (G3) by 4 1/4 lengths over stablemate and favorite Muth with Raging Torrent third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2022 and 2023 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inductions - Wednesday was the second time since 2019 that inductions were held for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame with 2022 and 2023 new members getting their celebration and catching up on all missed years. 16 new members were added from the two years combined.
Adare Manor rules in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Adare Manor rallied to win the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) by a length over Desert Dawn and Elm Drive. Also on the card, Carmelita's Man repeated in the California Dreamin' Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
San Diego Handicap Day at Del Mar - Saturday at Del Mar, Senor Buscador rallied to win the San Diego Handicap (G2) by 1 1/4 lengths over Slow Down Andy and Brickyard Ride with favorite Defunded fourth. Also on the card, The Chosen Vron won the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2023 Woodbine Oaks Day - Sunday at Woodbine, Elysian Field rallied to win the Woodbine Oaks by 2 1/4 lengths over Wickenheiser and Fortyfiveseventy. Also on the card, Paramount Prince won the Plate Trial, Dream Shake won the Connaught Cup (G2), and Il Malocchio won the Trillium Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Anisette wins the San Clemente Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Anisette drew off late to win the San Clemente Stakes (G2) by 2 1/2 lengths over Ocean Club and And Tell Me Nolies. Also on the card, Warrens Candy Girl won the Osunitas Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Geaux Rocket Ride upsets in the TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Monmouth Park, Geaux Rocket Ride won the TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths over Derby winner Mage and favorite Arabian Knight. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2023 Haskell Day Undercard Stakes - Also at Monmouth Park, Therapist won the United Nations Stakes (G1), Proxy won the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G3), Consumer Spending won the WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (G3), and Shotgun Hottie won the Molly Pitcher Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pipit romps in the Victoria Stakes - Sunday at Woodbine, Pipit drew off to win the Victoria Stakes for the juveniles by 2 lengths over favorite Mattingly with Going Up third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Rafael Hernandez hits 3000 wins - Jockey Rafael Hernandez won his 3000th race at Woodbine on Friday 19 years after winning his first race in the US at Tampa Bay Downs. Find out more about his career here.
Canada Day Racing Festival at Woodbine - Lucky Score upset in the Highlander Stakes (G2), winning by a half length over Oceanic and favorite One Timer. Also on the card, Fev Rover won the Nassau Stakes (G2), Turf King won the Marine Stakes (G3), Solo Album won the Selene Stakes (G3), and Tyson won the Dominion Day Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
2023 Pepsi North America Cup Night - Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Its My Show held off favorite Confederate by a head to win the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup with Fulton third. There were 5 other stakes on the card including the Fan Hanover Stakes won by Sylvia Hanover and the Roses Are Red Stakes won by Grace Hill who set a new track record. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here.
2023 Pepsi North America Cup Entries - Post positions were drawn June 13 for the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup for the 3-year-old pacers to be held at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday. Confederate drew post 5 as the 5-2 morning line favorite over 3-1 second choice Its My Show from post 2 and 9-2 third choice Fulton from post 4. Get all the horses, morning line odds, and post positions here.
Arcangelo wins the 2023 Belmont Stakes - Saturday at Belmont Park, Arcangelo held off late closing favorite Forte to win the Belmont Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths with Tapit Trice third. This gave jockey Javier Castellano his first Belmont win and made Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Belmont Undercard Stakes Results - There were eight other stakes on the 2023 Belmont undercard, including the Metropolitan Handicap (G1), Manhattan Handicap (G1), True North Stakes (G2), Brooklyn Stakes (G2), Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), and Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) won by Cody's Wish, Up to the Mark, Elite Power, Next, Clairiere, and Arabian Lion. Get the results, charts, and photos for all eight races here.
2023 Belmont Festival Friday Stakes Results - Friday at Belmont Park had 5 stakes races: the New York Stakes (G1) won by Marketsegmentation, the Acorn (G1) won by Pretty Mischievous, the Belmont Gold Cup Invitational (G2) won by Siskany, the Just a Gam (G1) won by In Italian, and the Intercontinental Stakes (G3) won by Poppy Flower. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Stakes Workouts - Check out photos from Wednesday morning at Belmont Park with Hit Show and Il Miracolo. Thursday works and racing were cancelled due to the poor air quality.
Analyzing the Belmont Stakes Contenders - Our annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Belmont winner. This year the top horse hasn't run in a Triple Crown race yet!
Belmont Stakes Entries - With no Triple Crown on the line this year, a small field of only 9 horses was entered with Forte the favorite at 5-2 in post 6. Check out all the entries with full profiles and photos.
Belmont Stakes Workouts - Entries for the Belmont will be drawn on Tuesday. Here are Forte and Tapit Trice in their final timed works and Preakness winner National Treasure galloping on Saturday at Belmont Park.
Eclipse (G2) and Pink Lloyd Stakes - Sunday at Woodbine, Treason drew off late to win the Eclipse Stakes (G2) by 1 1/2 lengths over Carrothers and Tyson. Also on the card, Rockcrest won the Pink Lloyd Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Royal North (G2) and Belle Mahone (G3) Stakes - Saturday at Woodbine, favorite Our Flash Drive rallied to win the Royal North Stakes (G2) over Sweet Enough and Millie Girl, the first turf stakes of the season. Also on the card, Souper Hoity Toity upset heavy favorite Moira in the Belle Mahone Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Hollywood Gold Cup Day at Santa Anita - Monday at Santa Anita, favorite Defunded led all the way to win the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) by a length over Piroli and Kiss Today Goodbye. Also on the card, Macadamia won the Gamely Stakes (G1) and Exaulted won the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
National Treasure holds on in the Preakness (G1) - Saturday at Pimlico, National Treasure took the lead early and held off Blazing Sevens by a head to win the Preakness Stakes (G1) while favorite Mage finished third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Preakness Undercard Stakes Results - There were 9 other stakes on Preakness day headlined by the Dinner Party Stakes (G3) won by Never Explain, the Chick Lang Stakes (G3) won by Ryvit, the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) won by Straight No Chaser, the Gallorette (G3) won by Whitebeam, and the Sir Barton won by Arabian Lion. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 9 races here.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Results - Taxed rallied to win the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) by 3 3/4 lengths over Hoosier Philly and favorite Faiza at Pimlico on Friday. There were 5 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Rattle N Roll, the Allaire Dupont Distaff won by Interstate Daydream, and the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) won by Maple Leaf Mel. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here.
Preakness Entries - A field of only 8 was entered for the Preakness with Mage the only Derby horse in the race. He is the 8-5 favorite in post 3. Check out the horses with post positions, odds, and free past performances. Update: First Mission was scratched Friday morning.
2023 Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was on Thursday May 18, before the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of four of the eight Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.
2023 Preakness Thursday Photos - Thursday all of the Preakness horses were on the track on a cool, sunny morning. Photos of all 8 of the Preakness horses, including Mage, First Mission, and National Treasure.
Preakness Weather Forecasts - Friday for Black-Eyed Susan Day is expected to be mid 70's and sunny, but Preakness Saturday the clouds will roll in with a slight chance of showers late in the day.
Analyzing the top Preakness Contenders - Our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. It is no surprise that Mage is the runaway winner in this year's analysis.
Man O'War (G1), Peter Pan (G3), and Runhappy Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Belmont Park, Red Knight rallied from last to win the Man O'War Stakes (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths over Soldier Rising and Strong Tide on the turf. Also on the card, Arcangelo won the Peter Pan Stakes (G3) and Candy Man Rocket won the Runhappy Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Mage a magical winner in the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) - Saturday at Churchill Downs, long shot Mage rallied from far back to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by a length over Two Phil's and favorite Angel of Empire. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Miscellaneous Kentucky Derby Photos - All kinds of photos from Oaks day and Derby Day, including trophies, flowers, anthem singers, scenic shots, and more. Check out the photos.
2023 Kentucky Derby Field - Photos for each horse from the post parade plus where they finished and a link to their profile.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results - There were 7 other graded stakes on the card with the Derby, including the Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) won by Up to the Mark, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Fluffy Socks, the Derby City Distaff (G1) won by Matareya, the Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) won by Cody's Wish, the American Turf (G2) won by Webslinger, the Pat Day Mile (G3) won by General Jim, and the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) won by Nobals. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2023 Kentucky Derby Entries - A field of 20 plus three also-eligibles were entered for the 149th Kentucky Derby on Monday. Florida Derby winner Forte was set as the morning line favorite at 3-1 from post 15. Get all the horses, post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances here. FYI - there are now 5 scratches: Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuar, Skinner, and Forte. All the AEs are in the race.
Pretty Mischievous wins the 2023 Kentucky Oaks (G1) - Friday at Churchill Downs, longshot Pretty Mischievous held off Gambling Girl by a neck to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by a neck with The Alys Look third and favorite Wet Paint fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes Results - There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by Played Hard, the Alysheba (G2) won by Smile Happy, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Red Carpet Ready, the Edgewood Stakes (G2) won by Heavenly Sunday, the Modesty (G3) won by Didia, and the Unbridled Sidney won by Caravel. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - 20 Kentucky Derby horses and 10 Kentucky Oaks fillies from Thursday morning on the track or paddock schooling at Churchill Downs. Two loose horses this morning! Also, Practical Move scratched letting in Cyclone Mischief and later Lord Miles scratched letting in Mandarin Hero. This evening Continuar scratched so now King Russell is in as well. And Friday morning Skinner scratched so only 19 in the race.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 15 Kentucky Derby horses and 14 Kentucky Oaks fillies from Wednesday morning on the track or paddock schooling at Churchill Downs, plus last year's Derby winner Rich Strike.
2023 Kentucky Derby Analysis - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. This year the field is very evenly matched but there is a narrow winner for top choice but it isn't the favorite.
Tuesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 18 Kentucky Derby horses and 13 Kentucky Oaks fillies from Tuesday morning on the track or paddock schooling at Churchill Downs. Also shots of the new paddock and clubhouse turn grandstand and Rich Strike.
2023 Kentucky Oaks Entries - On Monday the post positions were drawn for the 149th Longines Kentucky Oaks and a full field of 14 3-year-old fillies plus three also-eligibles made the entry box, with 5-2 morning line favorite Wet Paint drawing post 7. Get the horses, post positions, and free past performances here.
April 29 Kentucky Derby Notes - Sunday morning at Churchill Downs wasn't as busy, but there was still one timed works for the Kentucky Derby horses along with some gallops, but many who worked yesterday stayed in the barn. 4/29 notes, 4/28 notes, 4/27 notes, 4/26 notes, 4/25 notes, 4/24 notes
2023 Woodbine Opening Day - Saturday was opening day for Woodbine Racetrack with a 9 race card of all main track sprints. Silver Tunes won the opener and Basalt Street won the feature allowance. Check out the new construction and changes for this year.
2022 Sovereign Awards - Thursday the Sovereign Award ceremony for Canadian Thoroughbred racing champions was held and Moira was named Horse of the Year in addition to Champion 3-Year-Old Female. Trainer Mark Casse was Outstanding Trainer for the 15th time and Frank Stronach/Adena Springs was Outstanding Breeder for the 13th time. Get all the winners with photos here.
2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard - The points leaderboard for the 2023 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. All the point scoring races are over now and only the horses on this list can enter the race.
2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby - All the point earning races on the 2023 Triple Crown Trail leading up to the Kentucky Derby with results and winners updated as they are run.
Santa Anita Derby (G1) Day Part 1 - Saturday at Santa Anita, Practical Move held off Mandarin Hero to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1) by nose with Skinner a half length back in third. Also on the card, Faiza won the Santa Anita Oaks (G1) and Ceiling Crusher won the Evening Jewel Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita Derby (G1) Day Part 2 - Also at Santa Anita, Offlee Naughty rallied to upset in the Charles Whittingham Stakes (G2) by a length over Dicey Mo Chara and Opry. Also on the card, Elm Drive won the Monrovia Stakes (G3), and Kangaroo Court won the Echo Eddie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Lord Miles upsets in the Wood Memorial (G2) - Saturday at Aqueduct, longshot Lord Miles rallied to win the Wood Memorial (G2) by a nose over favorite Hit Show with Dreamlike third. There was a claim of foul, but it was disallowed. Also on the card, Joey Freshwater won the Bay Shore Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Wood Memorial (G2) Day Continues - Also at Aqueduct, longshot Doppelganger rallied 5-wide to win the Carter Handicap (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over favorite Repo Rocks and Expreessman. Also on the card, Promiseher America won the Gazelle Stakes (G3) for the fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Forte wins the Florida Derby (G1) - Saturday at Gulfstream Park, favorite Forte rallied in the stretch to win the 2023 Florida Derby (G1) by a length over Mage and Cyclone Mischief. Also on the card, Affirmative Lady won the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), Amazing Grace won the Orchid Stakes (G3), Clapton won the Ghostzapper Stakes (G3), Therapist won the Pan American Stakes (G2), and Steady On won the Appleton Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos for the 10 stakes on the card here.
2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 6 - The 6th and final pool of the 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. As expected, Florida Derby winner Forte is the top choice at 5-2. Get all the horses, final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
2023 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Sunland Park Derby winner Wild On Ice headlines the list of thirteen late Triple Crown nominations made eligible by a $6000 fee by the March 27 deadline.
Jeff Ruby Steaks day at Turfway Park - Saturday at Turfway, Two Phil's drew off to win the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) by 5 1/4 lengths over favorite Major Dude and Funtastic Again. Also on the card, Botanical won the Bourbonette Oaks, Wolfie's Dynaghost won the Kentucky Cup Classic, Rarified Flair won the Rushaway Stakes, Idiomatic won the Latonia Stakes, and Eye Witness won the Animal Kingdom Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Ushba Tesoro wins the Dubai World Cup (G1) - Saturday at Meydan, Japanese runner Ushba Tesoro rallied on the outside to win the 2023 Dubai World Cup (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths over Algiers with Emblem Road third. There were eight other stakes on the card, including the Sheema Classic won by Equinox , the Dubai Turf won by defending champ Lord North, and the Golden Shaheen won by Sibelius. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Dubai World Cup Entries - Post positions were drawn today for the Dubai World Cup, to be run on Saturday, and the 8 other stakes on the card. A field of 15 was entered for the big race, with last year's winner Counter Grammer the early favorite at 7-2 followed by Algiers at 4-1. Get the entries, post positions, and free past performances here.
Farewell Vanessa! - Sadly, our long time photographer and friend Vanessa Ng passed away on Friday evening after lingering from a massive stroke in late October. We will miss her!
Cheltenham Festival - All you need to know about the famous racecourse and the annual March racing festival. It is a test for the top runners, jockeys, and trainers, culminating with the Gold Cup.
Exploring the Reasons Behind the Popularity of Horse Racing - Horse racing has captivated the attention of millions of people all over the world, from its early beginnings.
2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 - Pool 5 of the 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager and the lone Oaks Future Wager pool are now closed. Forte was the top choice for the Derby at 3-1 and Wet Paint was the top choice for the Oaks at 4-1. Get all the horses, final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
Tampa Bay Derby Day - Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, favorite Tapit Trice rallied wide to win the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) by 2 lengths over Classic Car Wash and Classic Legacy. Also on the card, Mission of Joy won the Florida Oaks (G3), Shantisara won the Hillsborough Stakes (G2), Skippylongstocking won the Challenger Stakes (G3), and Talk of the Nation won the Columbia Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
The Remarkable Story of Rich Strike - The Kentucky Derby’s Most Unexpected Winner. The rank outsider was given an implied probability of 1.2% to win, having been entered into the race at the last minute from the also-eligible list due to a scratch on Friday morning.
Santa Anita Handicap Day - Saturday at Santa Anita, Stilleto Boy rallied wide to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) by a nose over Proxy and favorite Defunded. Also on the card, Gold Phoenix won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), Practical Move won the San Felipe Stakes (G2), and Quattroelle won the Buena Vista Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gotham (G3) Stakes Day at Aqueduct - Saturday, longshot Raise Cain drew off to win the featured Gotham Stakes (G3) by 7 1/2 lengths over Slip Mahoney and General Banker with favorite Eyeing Clover fourth. Also on the card, Little Vic won the Tom Fool Handicap (G3) and Shidabhuti won the Busher Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Japan rules on Saudi Cup Day - Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Panthalassa won the featured $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) for Japan over Country Grammer. Japan also won the Red Sea Turf (G3) with Silver Sonic and the 1351 Turf Sprint (G3) with Bathrat Leon. Other winners were Elite Power in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3), Commissioner King in the Saudi Derby, and Mostahdaf in the Neom Turf Cup (G3). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2023 Saudi Cup Entries - Entries were drawn Wednesday for the fourth running of the $20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh. Bob Baffert trained Taiba is the likely favorite from post 2 with stablemate Country Grammer second choice in post 10. Get all the horses, post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
Trainer Steve Asmussen reaches 10,000 wins - Already the winningest trainer in America, Steve Asmussen hit the 10,000 lifetime wins milestone, 27 years after winning his first race at Ruidoso Downs. Find out more about his career here.
Trainer Brad Cox reaches 2000 wins - Trainer Brad Cox won his 2000th race at the Fair Grounds with first time starter Bishops Bay on Saturday, 19 years after winning his first race at Turfway Park. Find out more about his career here.

2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 - Pool 4 of the 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. The field of all other 3-year-olds wound up the favorite at odds of 2-1 and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Forte is second choice at 8-1. Get all the horses, final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
2022 Sovereign Award Finalists - The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2022 Sovereign Awards, Canadian thoroughbred racing's year end championships. Winners will be announced April 13. Check out all the finalists here.
Early Triple Crown Nominations - 369 horses where nominated by the early deadline of January 28 for the 2023 Triple Crown. Trainer Brad Cox nominated the most with 38 followed by Todd Pletcher with 36. Check out all the horses and free past performances from BRISnet.
Art Collector perfect in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) - Art Collector drew off to win by 4 1/2 lengths in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Defunded was second and Stilleto Boy third, while favorite Cyberknife finished 6th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Atone wins the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) - Atone rallied to win the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) by 3/4 length over Ivar and Speaking Scout, while Queen Goddess won the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G3) over Shantisara and Lady Rockstar. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pegasus World Cup Undercard Stakes - There were 4 other stakes on the card Saturday at Gulfstream Park including the W.L. McKnight Stakes (G3) won by Red Knight, the La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) won by Personal Best, the Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) won by Endorsed, and the Inside Information (G2) won by Maryquitecontrary. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 4 races here.
2022 Eclipse Award Winners - Flightline won Horse of the Year and Champion Older Male at the Eclipse Awards by a landslide. Other winners included Malathaat as Champion Older Female, Nest as Champion 3-year-old Filly, and Forte as Champion 2-Year-Old Male. Get all the winners, details about them, and the vote totals here.
Florent Geroux hits 2000 wins - Jockey Florent Geroux won his 2000th race at the Fair Grounds on Thursday 15 years after winning his first race in the US at Turfway Park. Find out more about his career here.
Junior Alvarado hits 2000 wins - Jockey Junior Alvarado won his 2000th race at Gulfstream Park on Saturday 16 years after winning his first race in the US, also at Gulfstream Park. Find out more about his career here.
Tyler Gaffalione hits 2000 wins - Jockey Tyler Gaffalione won his 2000th race at Gulfstream Park on Friday, only 8 1/2 years after winning his first, also at Gulfstream Park. Find out more about his career here.
2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 - Pool 3 of the 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. The field of all other 3-year-old colts and geldings wound up the favorite at odds of 2-1 and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Forte is the top individual horse at 7-1. Get all the horses and final odds here.
2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Dates - This year there are 6 pools for the Derby Future wager and one pool for the Oaks, starting in November 2022. This year instead of 24 betting interests there will be 40 per pool, including 38 individual horses plus all other 3-year-old fillies and all other 3-year-old males.
Top Ten Money Earning North American Thoroughbreds - Here are the current top 10 money earning Thoroughbreds of all time as compiled by the North American official statistics collector Equibase with photos and info about each of them. Arrogate still tops the list, but Mishriff is the new #3 after finally having a start in the US and Country Grammer holds at #9 after his win in the San Antonio.
2022 Year in Review - As the year ends and we look ahead to the new year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2022 and remember those people and horses that we lost.
Naming a Thoroughbred - Happy New Year! All Thoroughbreds, regardless of their actual date of birth, are given an official birthday of January 1st to keep the age groups easily defined for race conditions. Here are the rules for picking a name.
Malibu Stakes Day at Santa Anita - Saturday was opening day at Santa Anita and Taiba romped home by 4 1/4 lengths in the featured Malibu Stakes (G1) with Forbidden Kingdom second and Hoist the Gold third. Also on the card, Fun to Dream won the La Brea Stakes (G1) and Country Grammer won the San Antonio Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Malibu Stakes Day Continued - Also on opening day at Santa Anita on the turf, Rhea Moon won the American Oaks (G1) by a head over School Dance while favorite Salimah finished 7th. Also on the card, Dicey Mo Chara won the San Gabriel Stakes (G2) and One More Bid won the Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2022 Longines Hong Kong International Races - Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse, favorite Romantic Warrior drew away to win the Longines Hong Kong Cup (G1) by 4 1/2 lengths over Danon the Kin and Money Catcher. Also on the card, Win Marilyn won the Longines Hong Kong Vase (G1), Wellington won the Longines Hong Kong Sprint (G1), and California Spangle won the Longines Hong Kong Mile (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Regal Glory grand in the Matriarch Stakes (G1) - Closing day at Del Mar, favorite Regal Glory rallied to win the Matriarch Stakes (G1) by 5 1/4 lengths over England's Rose and Pizza Bianca. Also on the card Speed Boat Beach won the Cecil B. DeMille Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
How to Spot if a Horse if False Favourite - A horse that is expected to win but really has a lower chance of doing so is a called a false favourite. To make money betting on horse races, the ability to spot a false favourite is an important skill to have.
Dead heat for the win in the Valedictory Stakes (G3) - Sunday at Woodbine, there was a dead heat between Wentru and favorite Who's the Star in the 1 1/2 mile Valedictory Stakes (G3), the last graded stakes for the year at Woodbine. English Conqueror was only a neck back in third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Hong Kong Harry gets up in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Hong Kong Harry outfinished Beyond Brilliant to win the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) by a head with Masteroffoxhounds third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
A Journey Around the World to Explore Horse Racing Hotspots - Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world, and its popularity knows no bounds. From the UK to the Philippines and beyond, horse racing events are a major draw for locals and tourists alike.
Havnameltdown tops in the Bob Hope Stakes - Sunday at Del Mar, Havnameltdown pulled away late to win the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) by 1 1/4 lengths over Newgate and Practical Move. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Fun to Dream wins the Betty Grable Stakes - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Fun to Dream won the Betty Grable Stakes by a head over Taming the Tigress with All Dialed In a distant third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2022 Breeders' Cup Wrap Up - Records set, statistics, first-time winning jockeys, how previous winners finished, and more for the 39th running of the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland.
Saturday at the Breeders' Cup Part 1 - Saturday had 5 races on the dirt, headlined by the $6 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) won by Flightline. Also on the card were the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) won by Malathaat, the Qatar Racing Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) won by Elite Power, the Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) won by Cody's Wish, and the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) won by Goodnight Olive. Get the results, charts, and photos here. Expanded results and photos: Classic, Distaff, Sprint, Dirt Mile, Filly Sprint
Saturday at the Breeders' Cup Part 2 - Saturday also had 4 races on the turf, headlined by the $4 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) won by Rebel's Romance. Also on the card were the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) won by Modern Games, the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) won by Tuesday, and the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) won by Caravel. Get the results, charts, and more photos here. Expanded results and photos: Turf, Mile, Filly Turf, Turf Sprint
Future Stars Friday at the Breeders' Cup - Friday had 5 races for the Juveniles on both dirt and turf at Keeneland, headlined by the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) won by Forte. Also on the card, Victoria Road won the Juvenile Turf (G1), Wonder Wheel won the NetJets Juvenile Fillies (G1), Meditate won the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), and Mischief Magic won the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here. Expanded results and photos: Juvenile, Juvenile Turf, Juvenile, Juvenile, Juvenile Turf Sprint
Thursday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 39 horses at Keeneland on the track or schooling in the paddock on Thursday morning, including Life is Good, Rich Strike, and Happy Saver. The weather was colder and started foggy but wound up sunny.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 58 horses at Keeneland on the track or schooling in the paddock on Wednesday morning, including Flightline, Epicenter, and War Like Goddess. The weather was once again overcast and a bit colder today.
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 56 horses at Keeneland on the track Tuesday morning, including Taiba, Hot Rod Charlie, and many European horses now out of quarantine. The weather was once again overcast and chilly today, but no more rain is expected this week.
Monday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 45 horses at Keeneland on the track Monday morning, including Nest, Malathaat, and Clairiere who had a timed work. The weather was heavily overcast and chilly today, but at least there was no rain.
2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Final entries closed and post positions were drawn on Monday for the 2022 Breeders' Cup races at Keeneland on November 4 and 5, with seven Breeders' Cup Champions back to try for a repeat. Check out links to profiles for all the horses and lots of information about each race.
2022 Breeders' Cup Past Performances - Free past performances for all 14 Breeders' Cup races from BrisNet
2022 Breeders Crown Saturday Results - Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park the 8 Breeders Crown races for the 3-year-olds and older horses were run. Bulldog Hanover won the feature Open Pace for driver Dexter Dunn, giving him his 4th win of the night. King of the North set a new track record in the 3-year-old Colt Trot as did Jiggy Jog in the 3-year-old Filly Trot. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2022 Breeders Crown Friday Results - Friday at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Ammo was an upset winner of the feature 2-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Pace. Also on the card, Special Way won the 2-Year-Old Filly Trot, Sylvia Hanover won the 2-Year-Old Filly Pace, and Gaines Hanover won the 2-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Trot. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

Previous Articles - More articles from 2022 plus previous years as well.

Horse Identification Lip Tattoos - Horses racing in North America are required to have a lip tattoo for identification purposes prior to their first race. Find about lip tattoos and how to research one to find a horse's name.
Breeders' Cup Virtual Postcards - Also lots of other types of racing postcards are available to send your online friends.
My Eclipse award-winning photo! - It is still hard to believe I won! Here is the photo along with how I took it and a couple of follow up shots.
Racing Jigsaw Puzzles - a selection of my photos made into online jigsaw puzzles in your choice of difficulty.
Man O'War Trivia Quiz - See just how much Man O'War history you know!
Cavalia, an Unbridled Affair - Ok it isn't racing, but we all love horses anyway. Thanks to Tina Hines and Charlene Keys here is a look at Cavalia, a showcase of human and equine performers currently touring.
The Smarty Jones Story - where he came from and how he almost died before ever getting to race plus the stories of his connections. Updated after the Belmont with more info and new photos.
Racing Wallpaper - a selection of wallpaper for your computer screen including three different ones featuring Smarty Jones.
Bobbleheads - check out some of the bobbles given away and updated prices for all the bobbles.
Photo Merchandise - shirts, mousepads, posters, and more featuring my photos and Seabiscuit painting.
Trivia Quiz - Test your knowledge of the Breeders' Cup, the Triple Crown races, Seabiscuit, or Canadian racing with this online trivia quiz.
Fan Photo Archive - Upload your own racing photos to our new online library and share them with others.
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Clip Art - free for you to use
Free Screen Savers - Screen savers including the 2001 Derby, Eclipse winners, and Breeders' Cup winners plus others.
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Racing Memorabilia Museum - from Derby glasses to advertising signs and more including a section on Bobble Heads.
Racing Postcard Museum - images of classic racing postcards
Equillector - an online price guide for collectors
Movies - a list of all the horse racing movies I could find in online databases with links to buy the ones available on VHS and DVD. horse racing thoroughbred handicapping race track horse racing