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From Churchill Downs barn work to Keeneland sales, Corie Anderson's rise

A museum stop at Churchill Downs sent Corie Anderson from restaurant shifts to barn work, sales analysis and a first trainer win. Her climb shows how racing careers are built one hard-earned edge at a time.

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Forged Steel’s Gold Cup romp spotlights deep Street Sense crop

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Brown chases former filly Gezora in Saratoga's New York Stakes

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Wathnan Racing adds Prix de Sandringham winner Godspeed to roster

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Casse stays relaxed as Corruption targets Belmont Gold Cup marathon

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Renegade draws post 4, opens as Belmont Stakes favorite

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Woodbine moves weekend post time up to 1 p.m.

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Marcelino Pedroza credits family roots and discipline for racing success

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Churchill Downs launches Gallop for Good to fund Thoroughbred aftercare

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Tab At Zanzibar powers to maiden win at Saratoga

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Thundering On surges clear to win Betfred Oaks at Epsom

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Further Ado targets Matt Winn Stakes reset for Brad Cox at Churchill Downs

Further Ado goes back to Churchill Downs with a reset chance after a Derby flop and an 11-length Blue Grass romp that still turns heads.

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Belmont festival handle slips, but everyday bettors show gains

Saratoga’s festival handle fell 1.1%, but non-CAW money rose 8%, a sign the new guardrails helped everyday bettors.

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Seagulls Eleven nips Persica to win Diomed Stakes at Epsom

Seagulls Eleven landed the Diomed Stakes by a nose after a final-strides duel with Persica, turning a near-miss into a Group 3 breakthrough at Epsom.

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Ways and Means returns to Saratoga to defend Bed o' Roses crown

Ways and Means defended her Bed o' Roses crown at Saratoga, reinforcing her 4-for-5 record at the Spa and her case as a Breeders' Cup filly.

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Juddmonte unveils Crowning Glory, pedigree-rich debut at Saratoga

Juddmonte sent a daughter of Close Hatches to Saratoga with the kind of pedigree that can turn a maiden race into a future stakes preview.

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Boudot exonerated, former French champion could seek riding licence

Pierre-Charles Boudot was exonerated by the Amiens Court of Appeal, and a quick return could put a three-time French champion back in major rides by June 14.

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Yasuda Kinen opens up after Admire Zoom scratch, Breeders’ Cup berth at stake

Admire Zoom's scratch turned the Yasuda Kinen into a betting puzzle, with 20 nominees, no clear favorite and a Breeders' Cup Mile berth on the line.

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Tapit ties Lexington for Belmont Stakes sire record with four winners

Tapit’s four Belmont winners now match Lexington, and Saratoga’s 2026 running offers a fresh test of whether his stamina edge still defines the race.

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Roja wires Intercontinental Stakes, Motion eyes Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint

Roja blasted to the lead from the outside post and made Graham Motion’s barn the headline, with a Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint path now in play.

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Racecourse Media Group payments hit record £118.4 million despite headwinds

British racecourses got a record £118.4 million from media rights, a rebound that fed £107 million in prize money after two leaner years.

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Brown looks to Belmont rebound with three live runners

Brown brings three Belmont runners after a spring of twists, with Emerging Market leading the charge at 6-1 and Saratoga back in the classic spotlight.

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Tasracing plans fewer meetings as wagering falls, industry fears cuts

Tasracing wants five fewer thoroughbred meetings and 10 fewer harness dates next season, alarming clubs already squeezed by softer wagering and a thinner horse pool.

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Nysos faces ideal Met Mile test on Belmont Stakes day at Saratoga

Nysos brings a 7-for-9 record and the rail into Saturday’s 1-mile Met Mile, a race that can still reshape the older-dirt division.

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Slay the Day looks to rebound in Soaring Softly Stakes at Saratoga

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Tawny Port wins Belmont Gold Cup, earns Melbourne Cup berth

Tawny Port covered 2 miles in a course-record 3:17.75 and locked up a Melbourne Cup berth. Belmont week finally got its stamina headline.

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Tom Durkin memoir revisits the voice behind racing's biggest moments

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Amelia Earhart emerges as Epsom Oaks favourite after Precise withdrawal

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Vibrant Sun tops record Magic Millions Digital Sale at AU$465,000

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Ambiente Friendly headlines 803-lot Tattersalls July Sale catalogue

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Belmont Stakes 2026 at Saratoga brings history, shorter trip, key Derby rivals

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Roja wires Intercontinental Stakes for first graded stakes victory

Roja blasted from the outside post and never looked back, taking Saratoga’s Intercontinental in 1:00.44 for her first graded stakes win.

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ASIC review puts racehorse syndicators under fairness spotlight

ASIC is weighing horse-scheme rules as syndicators face AFSL, approval and disclosure hurdles that trainers do not. The decision could reshape who can sell racehorse shares to everyday owners.

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West End Kid stays perfect with Pennine Ridge Stakes win at Saratoga

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Luminous Beauty powers to easy Saratoga maiden win

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Run Fast Racing and W.C. Racing reshape ownership of Vitruvian Man

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Goodall rebounds in Saratoga's Jersey Girl Stakes victory

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Twirling Aces impresses in Churchill Downs debut, wins by 2 3/4 lengths

Twirling Aces was the only first-time starter in the field, yet she made Churchill Downs look easy, winning her debut by 2 3/4 lengths in 1:09.60.

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