Horse Racing News

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina was ruled out of the race that stops the nation.

City of Troy was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar.

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records. Here's a look at some of the key facts, stats, and history from the Cup's rich past.

Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing track in the United States, is shutting down at the end of the year.

Three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has bought an ownership stake in a racehorse named Swift Delivery, a purchase that was announced by Team Valor International founder and CEO Barry Irwin announced on Tuesday.

Ridden by John Velazquez, Fierceness ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.79 to win the Travers on Saturday at Saratoga. He paid $9.80, $5.70 and $3.40.

Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch captured the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park. Mindframe settled for second, five lengths better than third-place finisher Timberlake.

Churchill Downs has rescinded its extended suspension of Bob Baffert, allowing the Hall of Fame trainer to resume racing his horses at the historic track and partner facilities after more than three years of banishment for a failed drug test of 2021...

Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch and runner-up Mindframe will renew their rivalry Saturday when the two horses participate in the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park .