Six weeks ago, a star-studded field competed in the Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs, a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic that was hyped as “the” race for older horses through the first half of 2026.
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On the Rise: Bella Rodrigues
Long before Bella Rodrigues became a consignor of Thoroughbreds, she was already well versed in buying and selling horses – just not racehorses.
Why Pace Makes the Race When Betting the 2026 Fourstardave Stakes
Seven horses will vie for a “Win and You’re In” berth to the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund in Saturday’s $750,000 Fourstardave Stakes, a one mile on Grade 1 turf race at Saratoga.
New 3-Year-Old Championship Series Produces Excitement While Also Raising Concerns
In outlining a six-race championship series for 3-year-olds that will include the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes, as well as a new championship race for sophomores, executives from Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing Association expressed hope that the new series built around racing’s glamor division will draw more attention to the sport.
