New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Racing Association announced June 13 that the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will return to historic Saratoga Race Course in June 2026 for a third year to allow for the on-time and uninterrupted construction of a new Belmont Park.
Month: June 2025
Kia Joorabchian labels horse racing a ‘secret society’ in bombshell interview as he exposes the sport’s pay structure, lack of mental health support and fears of dwindling interest
Joorabchian will be known to most for his achievements in another sport. But since 2018 he has significantly upped his interest in what he describes as his 'second love' of racing.
2025 Royal Ascot Preview: Best Races, Top U.S. Horses, How to Watch and Bet
With the 2025 U.S. Triple Crown season completed, the focus of the horse racing world shifts from Saratoga Race Course to across the pond for one of the most prestigious events on the annual calendar. The five-day Royal Ascot meet begins Tuesday, June 17, at gorgeous Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England.
Three Things I Learned About Horse Racing’s Triple Crown
The Triple Crown is the pinnacle of American horse racing, awarded to a 3-year-old Thoroughbred that wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in a single season.
