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Forbesfinance2 days ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Open Royal Ascot 2026 Featuring 35 Races and £19.4 Million Prize Fund
The British monarch and consort led the traditional carriage procession at Ascot Racecourse on June 16. The five-day meeting includes 35 races and a £19.4 million prize fund.
news.sky.comworld2 days ago
King's horse finishes second in Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot
Warrant Holder, a four-year-old thoroughbred trained by John and Thady Gosden, placed second in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot. The horse led late before Opportunity overtook it near the finish line.
The Guardiansports4 days ago
Ombudsman Wins Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot
Ombudsman recorded a four-length victory in Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot. The win marks a repeat of last year’s success in the same race.
tokyoreporter.comsports4 days ago
Online Horse Racing Betting Sites Listed for 2026 Season
CBS Sports published a guide identifying several platforms where users can place bets on horse racing events. The article lists sites and provides general tips for online wagering.
Usa Todaybusiness15 days ago
Golden Tempo Wins 2026 Belmont Stakes for $1.2 Million Share of $2 Million Purse
Golden Tempo won the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The three-year-old horse earned $1.2 million from the $2 million purse after finishing first on June 6.
bbc.co.uksports15 days ago
Christmas Day Wins Epsom Derby at 7-1 for Aidan O'Brien's 12th Victory
Christmas Day, ridden by Ronan Whelan, took the Derby at Epsom. Aidan O'Brien recorded his 12th win in the race and his 50th British Classic success.
CBS Sportssports15 days ago
Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo Runs in Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
Golden Tempo returns to the track after skipping the Preakness Stakes. The 1.25-mile race at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features nine entrants and a 7:04 p.m. ET post time.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports24 days ago
Jockey James McDonald Seeks Record Win on Fangirl at Eagle Farm
Jockey James McDonald holds 15 Australian group 1 wins this season and rides Fangirl in the Kingsford Smith Cup on Saturday. The seven-year-old mare has earned $10.7 million and has not placed in five heavy-track starts.
The Independentfinance24 days ago
Racing tips issued for Carlisle and Chepstow meetings
A correspondent outlined four selections for Friday cards at Carlisle and Chepstow. The tips cover one race at each track plus two additional Carlisle events.
Forbesfinance35 days ago
Napoleon Solo Wins 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo captured the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on May 17, 2026. The gray colt, trained by Chad Summers and ridden by Paco Lopez, finished one and a quarter lengths ahead of the field.
nypost.comworld35 days agoUpdated
Napoleon Solo Wins 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo surged late to win the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Laurel Park in Maryland. The victory marked the first Triple Crown race win for trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez.
deadline.comworld36 days ago
King Charles and Queen Camilla's Horses Win Three Races at York and Newbury
Horses owned by the royal couple won two races at York on the Knavesmire and one at Newbury on Friday. All three runners are trained by John and Thady Gosden. King Charles attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show on the same day as the victories.
gamereactor.euworld36 days ago
Racehorse Hit Zero Dies After Collapsing at Laurel Park
A 3-year-old colt collapsed and died shortly after finishing last in the first race at Laurel Park on Friday. The Maryland Racing Commission confirmed an apparent cardiac event and began a required review.
nypost.comworld36 days ago
Racehorse Hit Zero Dies After Collapsing at Laurel Park
Hit Zero collapsed shortly after finishing a race at Laurel Park on Friday. The Maryland Racing Commission said the death appeared to be a cardiac event and ordered a necropsy.
sportsnet.caworld37 days ago
Brittany Russell to Saddle Taj Mahal in Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Brittany Russell will train Taj Mahal in the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Laurel Park, her home track. The horse is unbeaten in three starts at the Maryland oval and enters as a top contender in a 14-horse field. A victory would make Russell the third woman to train a wi…
decider.comworld48 days agoUpdated
Golden Tempo Wins 152nd Kentucky Derby in Photo Finish, Guided by Jockey José Ortiz
Golden Tempo captured the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, under jockey José Ortiz, marking a historic win for trainer Cherie DeVaux as the first woman to train a Derby victor. The horse overcame early struggles to edge out Renegade…
nypost.comworld49 days ago
Golden Tempo Wins 2026 Kentucky Derby, Making Cherie DeVaux First Female Trainer Victor
Golden Tempo rallied from last place to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, securing a historic victory for trainer Cherie DeVaux as the first woman to train a Derby winner. Jockey Jose Ortiz guided the 23-1 longshot to beat favorite Renegade in a dramatic stretch ru…
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decider.comfinance49 days agoUpdated
Golden Tempo Wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux Becomes First Female Trainer to Claim Victory
Golden Tempo surged to victory in the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, overcoming 23-1 odds to win the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to prepare a Derby winner, with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard. Renegade finish…
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espn.comfinance51 days ago
Kentucky Derby Held as Betting Volume Rises; Joshua-Fury Fight Deal Completed
The Kentucky Derby, scheduled for Saturday in Louisville, will not feature contracts on major prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Meanwhile, terms for the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury heavyweight boxing match have been agreed upon, with the fight anticipated for…
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espn.comfinance55 days ago
Kentucky Derby 152 Set for May 2 with 20-Horse Field and $5 Million Purse
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is scheduled for May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs with a 20-horse field. The race offers a $5 million purse and features entrants from various backgrounds, including international competitors. Morning line odds range from 4-1 to 50-1, with post positions a…
citizen.co.zaworld57 days ago
Renegade Named Morning Line Favorite for 152nd Kentucky Derby
Renegade has been set as the 4-1 morning line favorite for the 152nd Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 1 post position. The race is scheduled for May 2 with a field of 20 horses. Trainers and jockeys expressed varied reactions to the post draws.
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Gpj4ea / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)finance61 days ago
Churchill Downs to Buy Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan IP Rights for $85 Million
Churchill Downs announced it will acquire the intellectual property rights for the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan for $85 million. The deal includes licensing those rights back to Maryland after 2026. The company, listed as CHDN on NASDAQ, is the buyer in the transaction.
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Jockey Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Death of 71-Year-Old Man Outside Suffolk Pub
A 26-year-old jockey pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Peterborough Crown Court on Friday after prosecutors reduced the charge from murder. The incident occurred on March 8, 2025, outside the Wagon and Horses pub in Newmarket, Suffolk, where a 71-year-old man sustained fatal inju…
Unknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)world70 days ago
Mr Vango Remains in Equine Hospital After Fall in Grand National Race
Mr Vango, a horse that fell during the Randox Grand National at Aintree, is receiving treatment at an equine hospital for a small avulsion fracture in his neck. The 10-year-old gelding underwent veterinary assessment after departing at the sixth fence. His training team reported…
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Green Party Leader Calls for Horse Racing Ban After Horse Death at Aintree Festival
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, reiterated calls to ban horse racing following the death of the horse Gold Dancer at the Aintree Festival. A YouGov survey showed 38 percent of respondents support banning horse racing, 38 percent support continuing it, and 24 percent are…
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Isle of Man Issues Stamp Set Honoring Late Horse Racing Owner Trevor Hemmings
The Isle of Man Post Office has released a set of stamps commemorating Trevor Hemmings, a British businessman and horse racing owner who won the Grand National three times. The stamps feature images related to his racing achievements. Hemmings passed away in 2021 at age 86.
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Nick Rockett Withdrawn from 2024 Grand National at Aintree
Nick Rockett, the 2023 Irish Grand National winner trained by Willie Mullins, has been declared a non-runner for the upcoming Grand National at Aintree. The race is scheduled for this weekend. This withdrawal affects the field for the prominent steeplechase event.