America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements. After nearly 25 years as a mainstay in Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher’s operation, Maggie Sweet was ready for a new challenge. She found a rewarding but massive one with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF).
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Celebrating 75 Years of History
Across Union Avenue from Saratoga Race Course, itself a piece of racing history dating to 1863, sits a brick building, a mixture of modern and classic lines, its exterior dotted with odes to the greatness inside. A walk through its hallowed halls yields a journey through centuries of a sport, as everything from the legendary Lexington’s horseshoe to an assortment of Triple Crown trophies greets visitors along the way.
Where to Watch/Listen: Belmont Stakes Week 2025
The final jewel of North American horse racing’s Triple Crown is set for Saturday, June 7, and for the second straight year the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will be held at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park continues to undergo a complete reconstruction.
Six Breakfast Spots to Try in Saratoga Springs
If you find yourself in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for the summer meet that runs from July 10 to Sept. 1, you’re in for a treat with its diverse and delicious restaurant options — including breakfast spots! Whether you’re craving a quick coffee and bagel or a leisurely sit-down breakfast, Saratoga Springs has something to offer everyone. Here are our top six spots to kick-start your day.
