The upcoming holiday weekend in horse racing is highlighted by the official opening of Saratoga Race Course’s elite summer meet, which this year includes the July 4th Racing Festival usually held at Belmont Park (which will return to the new Belmont in 2027).
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On the Rise: Elizabeth Talamo
Elizabeth Talamo always desired to be a storyteller. The backdrop for those stories began organically, while growing up as the daughter of trainer Ron Ellis, a mainstay on the Southern California racing circuit. Luckily for Talamo, there is no shortage of stories to be told in the racing industry. Her eagerness to shape and share those stories was rewarded early on, with an internship at TVG — later known as FanDuel TV — when she was still in high school.
The Best Patriotic Racehorse Names for America’s 250th Birthday
On Saturday, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday with festivities aplenty all around the nation including at horse racing venues currently undergoing summer meets – led by the July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga.
2026 Belmont Derby at a Glance
It may be the Belmont Derby. But names can be confusing these days. With Belmont Park set to re-open on Sept. 18, there are still a few mainstays from the Elmont, N.Y., racetrack taking up residence at a different locale. So, the Belmont Derby will be part of Saturday’s July 4 card at Saratoga Race Course.
