Letters to the editor for the May 21 issue of BloodHorse Daily include a submission from Light Up Racing.
In this month's At the Track with Sean Collins, we look back on a unique edition of the Preakness Stakes (G1) held May 16 at Laurel Park.
This summer, across town from Saratoga Race Course at White Hollow Farm, the spotlight will be on retired racehorses competing in the TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper divisions at the Saratoga Horse Shows.
With inclement weather expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic region beginning May 20, and with the potential for rain throughout the weekend, Monmouth Park has moved the Cliff Hanger Stakes and Miss Liberty Stakes, originally set for May 23-24, to May 30.
Jamie Ness becomes the ninth North American trainer with 5,000 victories.
Nearly a year ago, Publisher was among the field for the Kentucky Derby (G1). Since then, the American Pharoah colt has been searching for his first graded victory. Could that come in the Steve Sexton Mile Stakes (G3)?
A rundown of TV, radio, and streaming horse racing coverage for Memorial Day weekend, as compiled by America's Best Racing.
Steve Asmussen started horses in eight different stakes over the May 15-16 weekend at Laurel Park, including Chip Honcho, who finished third in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1). He earned a total of 39 points, just two more than Graham Motion.
A race expected to draw the top older dirt horses in North America will have a purse to match. Churchill Downs announces that the purse for the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) has been doubled from $1 million to $2 million.
One week after male long-distance turf runners competed in the Louisville Stakes (G3T), their female counterparts vie on the Churchill Downs grass course May 23 in the 1 1/2-mile, $250,000 Keertana Stakes.
Al Riffa heads the official ratings for the May 21 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (G1), although he has ground to make up on Fairy Glen and Caballo de Mar, the 1-2 finishers from the Dubai Gold Cup (G2) at Meydan Racecourse on World Cup night.
In the May 21 Prix Aga Khan IV (G1)—formerly the Prix d'Ispahan—there are three genuine middle-distance stars on show, all running over the about 1 3/16-mile trip, which will place a real accent on speed.
Racing has been canceled the week of May 21 through May 23.
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation proudly announces the return of the Belmont Pledge, an initiative led by a dedicated group of trainers committed to supporting retired racehorses beyond their racing careers.
Canterbury Park begins its 51-day racing season May 23. "We're excited to kick off our 2026 meet this weekend with three days of racing," general manager John Groen said.
Apprentice jockey Johanis Aranguren, from a family of riders, gains notice at Fairmount Park.
Horse Racing Radio Network announces that industry veteran Angela Hermann will join the network's flagship show, the Equine Forum, working alongside HRRN president Mike Penna as co-host of the popular Saturday morning show.
Created through The Jockey Club, the program recognizes not only the horses themselves, but also the owners, riders, trainers, and organizations helping them succeed in their new roles.
Jockey Paco Lopez does not often make the journey to Laurel Park to ride, but a mount in the Preakness Stakes was one of those exceptions. With his first career classic race win, he was voted Jockey of the Week.
The Pinkerton Vision Award honors those who have had a direct impact on improving the lives of women, served as an outstanding role model, or have displayed great leadership, innovative thinking, and influence in their chosen field.
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