Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Saratoga Main Track Trends at the 1 ¼-mile Belmont Stakes Distance
For the third straight year, the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will be run at Saratoga Race Course and at the shortened distance of 1 ¼ miles.
Banking on a Proven Grade 1 Winner in the Jaipur Stakes
One of six Grade 1 races taking place on Belmont Stakes day June 6 at Saratoga Race Course is the $500,000 Jaipur Stakes, a turf sprint contested at 5 ½ furlongs.
2026 Matt Winn Stakes at a Glance
While the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets June 6 at Saratoga gets the lion’s share of attention this weekend, the Matt Winn Stakes held a day later at Churchill Downs could have an i
