Horse racing is a community filled with passion and heart. Today, our hearts are broken. The sudden passing of Medina Spirit is an absolute gut punch. Whether you're a fan of the sport or care for horses on any level, this is news that is so difficult to accept. We extend our sympathies to Medina Spirit and we are thinking of those who cared deeply for him. This is a difficult time. We hope that in the days to come, this news drives meaningful discussion around horse safety. Racing can and should strive to do better.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Mo Donegal
Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the race horses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs.
Five Takeaways You Need to Know from Cigar Mile Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $750,000 Cigar Mile Handicap Presented by NYRA Bets at Aqueduct and other major developments last weekend:
FOX Has Pending Deal to Show Belmont Stakes, Per Report
Fox Sports has a pending deal to televise the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets replacing NBC Sports, according to a report by Front Office Sports. Fox's programming could begin with the 2023 Belmont, sources told Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy, or NBC could also sell Fox rights to the 2022 race on June 12. NBC televises the first two legs of the Triple Crown, the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs and the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course. NBC has held the rights to the Belmont since 2011.
