While Sovereignty reigned over North American racing in 2025 — sweeping the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, and DraftKings Travers Stakes w
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The Spring of Smarty-Mania: Remembering a Magical Triple Crown Bid by Smarty Jones
A feel-good story that had damn near everything a Hollywood scriptwriter could want mesmerized sports fans in the spring of 2004 – murder, health issues, mammoth sums of money, unlikely heroes, and a budding star from humble beginnings. Even 20-plus years later, it sounds too far-fetched to believe.
Eight New Year’s Resolutions in 2026 for Horse Racing Fans
Each new year in horse racing brings with it a great anticipation for what lies ahead. Let’s look for ways racing fans can make 2026 even better than the past your for ourselves and others. Here’s our list of New Year’s Resolutions fans and horseplayers can make for 2026. Have a happy new year! 1) Support your local racetrack
2026 Smarty Jones Stakes at a Glance
While people will be saying “Happy New Year!” on Thursday, all Thoroughbreds will be celebrating their birthdays. Horses that were 2 at the start of the week will turn 3 on Thursday and that’s when the talk about the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve really begins to intensify.
