The 2026 summer meet at Del Mar yielded an impressive roster of 2-year-olds who loom as serious contenders for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup and 2026 Triple Crown.
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Ombudsman, Sovereignty Rise in Latest Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings
Following his victory in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes, Ombudsman (128) is now the highest rated horse in the world in the seventh edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025.
2025 Summer Stakes at a Glance
The $500,000, Grade 1 bet365.com Summer Stakes is one of three races scheduled for Saturday at Woodbine that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. The Summer Stakes winner will receive a reserved spot in the starting gate for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Oct. 31 at Del Mar with entry fees waived and a travel stipend.
Rookie Rankings: Five 2-Year-Old Prospects to Watch From the Saratoga Summer Meet
The 2025 Saratoga Race Course summer meet wrapped up on Labor Day weekend. Throughout the meet, racing fans were treated to a bevy of exciting performances from lightly raced 2-year-olds with 2025 Breeders’ Cup and 2026 Triple Crown aspirations. I’ve analyzed the results and ranked the top five juveniles of the meet:
