The first marquee race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds since the end of the Triple Crown series back in early June will be held at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park Saturday, when a competitive field squares off in the $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes.
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Six Semi-Finalists Named for 2024 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
Six semifinalists for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award have been selected by a panel of judges, representing excellence in Thoroughbred sports literature published in 2024. These six titles illustrate the scope of the award, including histories, biographies, a memoir, and two works of fiction. They were chosen from nearly 20 submissions, an indicator that literature on horse racing remains very much alive despite Thoroughbred industry controversies and the global economic hardships of recent years.
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy breaks silence after pleading guilty to drink-driving and receiving a £70,000 fine and 20-month ban
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has described his car crash and subsequent drink-driving conviction as 'a nightmare for everyone involved'.
Del Mar Betting Guide: Tips and Trends to Know for the 2025 Summer Meet
Summertime ushers in California’s most anticipated season of horse racing starting on Friday, July 18 with the opening of Del Mar’s summer meet. The 86th Del Mar summer season will encompass 31 race days conducted mostly on a four-days-a-week basis, Thursdays through Sundays plus Labor Day, until Sunday, Sept. 7.
