Blood-Horse

The battle lines for the most eagerly awaited Triple Crown showdown in the last few years were set June 2 as a field of eight was announced for the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Junior Alvarado joins the June 2 episode of BloodHorse Monday to discuss Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty and his budding rivalry with Journalism ahead of the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1). Lance Gasaway recaps Mystik Dan's Blame Stakes (G3) win.

The estate of Virginia Kraft Payson (1930-2023), prominent Thoroughbred owner, breeder, and sports journalism pioneer, will be offered over the course of five auctions this month conducted by Bluegrass Auction, Appraisal & Realty.

The New York Racing Association today announced a selection of special wagers to be offered during the five-day 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8 at Saratoga Race Course.

Royal Ascot entry Miss Yechance will be sold at the Tattersalls Online June Pop-Up Sale June 12. Trained in Newmarket by Jack Morland, the 2-year-old daughter of Cotai Glory made a winning debut over five furlongs at Redcar by a length and a half.

Extreme Choice's booming popularity has shone through again after his half brother to the group 2-winning Prost equalled the record price for the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale June 2.

Considered one of the top threats to spoil the bid of a champion in her last three grade 1 appearances, Raging Sea will now find the target painted on her back by six rivals June 6 in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

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Firenze Fire, a grade 1 winner in the United States now standing in Japan, sired his first winner, Porta Romana May 27 at Mombetsu Racecourse in Hokkaido. 

Record stakes purses await this summer at Ellis Park, where $4 million is available across 18 races during the 25-day season that begins Thursday, July 3.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is seeking photos of Thoroughbreds to feature in the 2026 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar.

Founded in 1950, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame celebrates horse racing, preserving the mementos and moments that have made it such an integral part of our national sporting psyche.

Due to the highly selective auction market, many commercial breeders are taking their time in selecting stallions for their mares. Collectively, first-year stallions remain a priority especially with Kentucky-based breeders.

Exactly one year after her last victory, Three Diamonds Farm's homebred Pin Up Betty got the job done in the $237,000 Mint Julep Stakes at Churchill Downs June 1.

Grade 1 winner Mindframe will stand at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., upon retirement. The 4-year-old colt by Constitution has earned $1,292,160 to date for trainer Todd Pletcher and owners Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables.

Rocket Man, Mornington Glory, and Tarzino are just some of the success stories buyers will be seeking to emulate at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale June 2-3.

Baley Hare, an experienced racing official and third-generation horseman, has been named racing secretary at Ellis Park. He succeeds Dan Bork, who will transition to the same role at Colonial Downs in Virginia.

Under a ride from Ryan Moore that trainer Aidan O'Brien dubbed "a masterclass," Camille Pissarro won the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, G1) at Chantilly June 1.

Following a June 1 breeze over the Saratoga Race Course main track, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism will be entered in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), according to trainer Michael McCarthy.

Croix du Nord reclaimed his spot atop Japan's 3-year-old division with a smooth victory in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby-G1) June 1 at Tokyo Racecourse.