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‘A Life’s Calling’: Durkin Shares Stories of a Legendary Career in the Announcer’s Booth

News — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

“Rachel Alexandra raises the rafters here at the Spa!” “And here he is, the unconquerable, the invincible, the unbeatable Cigar!” “They’re coming down to the finish, and it’s all Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”

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2026 Bing Crosby Stakes at a Glance

News — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:34:39 +0000

The best sprinters on the West Coast will gather at Del Mar Saturday for the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes. Aside from shares of the $400,000 purse, the field of nine will be battling for a free spot in the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint Oct.

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David Egan RESIGNS from Amo Racing amid increasing tension with multi-million chief Kia Joorabchian after jockey’s blank week at Royal Ascot

News — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:44:21 +0000

David Egan has dramatically resigned as Amo Racing's No 1 retained jockey.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 23-26

News — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:15 +0000

Elite summer race meets at Saratoga and Del Mar are now in full swing, and TV coverage for the weekend ahead focuses on big races at both tracks – the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga and the Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar,

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Horse Racing Explained: What Is a Dead Heat?

News — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Horse racing has many different terms to measure margin of victory. Going from closest to largest, a horse can win by a nose, head, or neck, by fractions of a length, or by a length or more (a length is, as you might guess, the estimated length of a racehorse, roughly eight feet). But sometimes, there is no margin to measure – the horses reach the finish line equally together. When that happens, the familiar term “dead heat” is applied, usually after a several-minute wait while the racetrack stewards examine the finish line photo.

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Del Mar History: The ‘Other Arrogate’ and Longden’s World Record

News — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Once upon a time, a long time ago, a horse named Arrogate entered the spotlight with a series of victories in prominent stakes races. Wait a minute – “a long time ago?” Wasn’t Arrogate at the peak of his powers 9-10 years ago, winning such prestigious events as the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic and the 2017 Pegasus World Cup?

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Key Takeaways from the Haskell Stakes and Other Weekend Races

News — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:26:52 +0000

America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an eventful weekend in horse racing highlighted by the NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, featuring several race results that should have an impact on the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in the fall.

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Kona Gold’s Sustained Excellence the Signature of His Hall of Fame Career

News — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

To make it to one Breeders’ Cup is special for any horse and the people connected to them To win a Breeders’ Cup race puts that horse in elite company. To make five consecutive starts at the Breeders’ Cup is a testament to a horse’s quality, a trainer’s expertise, and an owner’s faith. Kona Gold was a stalwart sprinter whose soundness and speed made him a star and earned him accolades aplenty, including a spot in the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

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Longshot Baby Vino Beats Napoleon Solo to Score Dramatic Haskell Stakes Upset

News — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:55:18 +0000

The 59th running of the Grade 1 NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes attracted a stellar field to Monmouth Park on July 18. There was a classic winner in the Haskell field of seven along with another Grade 1 winner and three other colts who were Grade 1 placed, but on a grey, rainy day filled with smog and lightning and two weather delays at the Jersey Shore, the eventual winner was none of them.

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Forget the World Cup… the real sporting American dream is in Kentucky on Halloween!

News — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:14:28 +0000

The sporting American dream has been World Cup related this summer.

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