Independence Day falls on a Friday this year, setting up an exciting three-day weekend in North American horse racing highlighted by the biggest racecard of the meet at Horseshoe Indianapolis, a special holiday racing festival in New York, and the kickoff of the summer meet at western Kentucky’s Ellis Park.
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Long Awaited Guest Well Worth the Wait
After 15 years of leasing horses, Jenna Stockinger knew exactly what she was looking for in a horse of her own. She wanted a horse who was a kind, capable partner, and one that her sister could enjoy riding and showing, too. The search was slow and thoughtful, but none of the horses quite felt like the one.
NFL Star Travis Kelce Scores First Win as a Racehorse Owner With Aptly Named Swift Delivery
Three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Kelce recorded his first win as an owner June 22 when Swift Delivery swept to a two-length score in a 1 1/16-mile allowance race at Woodbine.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 26-29
The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by two Win and You’re In prep races at Churchill Downs for this fall’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships.