The first week of August hosts three important races that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. At Saratoga, the 96th running of the Whitney Stakes will go on Saturday, Aug. 5, and is a qualifier for the Nov.
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Giddings, Parcells Look to Next Test With Maple Leaf Mel
While the undefeated Maple Leaf Mel is devouring her post-training feed on a steamy July morning on the Saratoga backstretch, her owner, Bill Parcells, peppers his trainer, Melanie Giddings, with questions about his multiple stakes-winning filly.
Key Takeaways from a Super Saturday of Racing at Saratoga and Del Mar
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from an action-packed Saturday that included memorable performances in the Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by DK Horse and Alfred G.
Eleven Wins From 12 Starts: Invasor, the Racehorse Legend of Uruguay
For many years, the Breeders’ Cup Classic and the Dubai World Cup reigned as the two richest dirt races in the world. Winning both has been the mark of a great horse; only five horses have achieved the feat, and three of them are members of Racing’s Hall of Fame, including the amazing international traveler Invasor.
