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The Juvenile to the Derby: Street Sense’s Path to a Historic Double

News — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:37:57 +0000

In horse racing, margin of victory is usually measured in lengths, which might seem like an imprecise measure but over time has come to be standardized as the length of a horse from nose to tail, about eight feet. Ten lengths then is 80 feet, just a couple of feet longer than a tennis court. In 2006, 80 feet was the measure of a star, a 2-year-old colt who would make history on the first Saturday in May a few months later.

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Golden Tempo Headed to Jim Dandy Stakes, Travers Stakes at Saratoga

News — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:31 +0000

The year may be nearly halfway over, but Golden Tempo seems a lot more than halfway to being crowned the champion 3-year-old male.

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Key Takeaways from an Exciting Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

News — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents six key takeaways from a star-studded Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course, focusing on the June 6 and June 5 results topped by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets.

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Hopes of a Derby Day revival were sadly washed away but long-term fear is that Epsom is simply becoming unfashionable

News — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:08:21 +0000

Epsom chiefs must have been wondering what they have done to offend the weather gods.

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Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo Rallies for Thrilling Belmont Stakes Score

News — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:44:39 +0000

Winning the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve can lead to fame, fortune, and a lucrative stallion deal. But for Golden Tempo there was also skepticism.

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Christmas Day cracks Derby jackpot in race rocked by favourite furore

News — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:13:32 +0000

Sixty-two years after Santa Claus delivered on the downs, Christmas Day arrived early at Epsom to land a 247th Betfred Derby shrouded in controversy for Aidan O'Brien and rider Ronan Whelan.

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A Splendid Spa Finale: Fans Enjoy the Final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

News — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:08:40 +0000

Horse racing fans flocked to historic Saratoga Race Course during the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival held at the track before relocating back to host Belmont Park in 2027. Enjoy these photos from our colleagues at Eclipse Sportswire taken on Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5.

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Nysos Cruises to Met Mile Blowout, Tops Many Big Winners on Belmont Stakes Undercard

News — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:02:49 +0000

Nysos cruised to victory in the $1 million Grade 1 Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap to headline the Belmont Stakes undercard June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.

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ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for June 7 at Saratoga

News — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:38:14 +0000

Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.

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Christmas Day surges to Epsom Derby win for O’Brien

News — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:30:49 +0000

Christmas Day surges to victory in the Derby at Epsom to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 12th win in the Classic.

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