Coolmore America and the ownership group of Journalism announced July 24 that the 2025 Preakness Stakes winner and earner of over $4.7 million will be retired following an injury he sustained in the starting gate prior to the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar on July 18, a race he won by three-quarters of a length.
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2026 Bing Crosby Stakes at a Glance
The best sprinters on the West Coast will gather at Del Mar Saturday for the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes. Aside from shares of the $400,000 purse, the field of nine will be battling for a free spot in the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint Oct.
Horse Racing Explained: What Is a Dead Heat?
Horse racing has many different terms to measure margin of victory. Going from closest to largest, a horse can win by a nose, head, or neck, by fractions of a length, or by a length or more (a length is, as you might guess, the estimated length of a racehorse, roughly eight feet). But sometimes, there is no margin to measure – the horses reach the finish line equally together. When that happens, the familiar term “dead heat” is applied, usually after a several-minute wait while the racetrack stewards examine the finish line photo.
Key Takeaways from the Haskell Stakes and Other Weekend Races
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an eventful weekend in horse racing highlighted by the NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, featuring several race results that should have an impact on the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in the fall.
