Over the next three weeks the fields for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will come into focus, and the key Southern California steppingstone to the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic will be held opening weekend at the Santa Anita Park fall meet with the 45th running of the
Betting on Another Chad Brown-Trained Winner in 2026 Flower Bowl Stakes
Saturday’s $500,000, Grade 2 Flower Bowl Stakes at Belmont Park is an important stop on the road to the Oct. 30-31 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course.
2026 Vosburgh Stakes at a Glance
Like so many other well-known New York stakes, the Vosburgh Stakes returns home to Belmont Park on Saturday. After a three-year stay at Aqueduct while Belmont Park was being rebuilt, the seven-furlong sprint will be contested at the ultra-modern, newest edition of beautiful Belmont Park. The Vosburgh remains part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series, giving the winner a free spot in the Oct.
Silver Charm: As Tenacious as They Come
There are a variety of reasons to explain why a long list of outstanding horses were thwarted in their bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion. Some are predictable; others are surprising. Premature moves, exhausting paces, injuries, medications, and even a safety pin have all played a role in a drought that stood at 37 years until American Pharoah completed the sweep in 2015.
