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The Metropolitan Handicap, or Met Mile, has long been known as a race that produces champions -- on and off the track.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher holds a strong hand for the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes with as many as four possible contenders topped by Fierceness and Antiquarian as well as the undefeated Mindframe, who were all on the work tab Friday morning.Pletcher, who could also be represented in […]

The Kentucky Derby has become synonymous with tradition, mint juleps, and the iconic garland of roses as a crown in horse racing

Fierceness’ 13½-length victory was the largest winning margin in Florida Derby history.

That’s what we’re talking about. Fierceness flashed his championship form once again, blowing away the field with a fantastic gate-to-wire record-setting romp…

HOT SPRINGS -- Leave it to trainer Steve Asmussen to have an in-form closer in a race filled wth speed.

Bloodstock editor Joe Nevills makes his selections for the 2023-24 All-Value Sire Team, focusing on Future Stars and Regional Sires.

Taking to the turf Saturday at Fair Grounds, Virginia-breds Gigante won the $100,000 Woodchopper and Tufani took the $100,000 Pago Hop.

BREEDING INSIGHTS: A million dollars was a sound investment 2023-12-29

Newgrange and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. win the Grade 2 $200,000 San Antonio Stakes Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.