Horse Racing: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

El Cordobes steals the show with Sword Dancer victory

With all the attention on his stablemate and on Far Bridge’s need for the rail, El Cordobes stole the show in Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Sword Dancer at Saratoga.

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Desert Gate, Baffert Dominate Best Pal

Desert Gate gave trainer Bob Baffert a record 12th win in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) with an easy 8 3/4-length victory Aug. 9 at Del Mar.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 9

Laurelin puts undefeated status on line in graded stakes debut

Five fillies entered the Grade 2 Saratoga Oaks with the hopes of ending Laurelin’s undefeated status, although the Graham Motion filly will have something to say about that. Laurelin is a three-year-old chestnut filly by Zarak.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 9

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 9, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 8

Red-hot Clement sends out Far Bridge for Sword Dancer repeat

The name Clement has become frequent when talking about Saratoga’s biggest turf races. While Christophe Clement passed away in May, his son Miguel has carried on the stable’s success at Saratoga.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 7

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, August 8, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / August 7

Desert Gate Favored to Give Baffert His 12th Best Pal

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert bids for his fourth straight victory and 12th overall win in the Aug. 9 Best Pal Stakes (G3) at Del Mar with impressive maiden winner Desert Gate and St.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 7

Picks & Plays: Stay away from Derby winner Mystik Dan in turf debut in Arlington Million

Since 2022 the Arlington Million just hasn’t quite felt like the Arlington Million. That’s partially because it’s no longer held at the now-shuttered Arlington Park.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 6

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, August 7, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 3

Deterministic delivers back to back Grade 1 wins at Saratoga

Deterministic, a four-year-old son of Liam’s Map clinched the Grade 1 Fourstardave at Saratoga Race Course with jockey Kendrick Carmouche in the irons. Trained by Miguel Clement, Deterministic was able to win while slightly changing up his running tactics.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 2

Sierra Leone uses last-to-first move to land Whitney

Just how trainer Chad Brown drew it up. With Sierra Leone, a talented but pace-dependent 4-year-old, Brown knew he needed to inject some speed into Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Whitney at Saratoga.

Umberto Rispoli News / BloodHorse.com / August 2

Rispoli a Traveling Rider This Summer

Jockey Umberto Rispoli is enjoying the ride that Journalism has taken him on this year.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 2

Goldeneye captures second-straight win despite rough start

He was shaken, not stirred. Kenny McPeek’s Goldeneye had a spectacular Saratoga showing yesterday, winning the second race at 9-2 odds despite stumbling terribly out of the gate.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 1

Saratoga Selections for Saturday, August 2

Race 1: 6 1/2 Furlongs, Maiden Special Weight, Dirt Top Pick: #5 Blinging It Back for Mark Casse and Jose Ortiz. Drops back into Maiden Special Weight company after trying graded stakes last out in the G3 Sanford, losing only to the supremely talented two-year-old Obliteration.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 1

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 2, 2025: Best Races From Woodbine, Monmouth, and Gulfstream

DRF handicappers share their plays for the day, including best bets, for racing at Saratoga, Del Mar, Gulfstream, Woodbine, Monmouth, and Colonial Downs.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 1

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, August 1, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / July 31

Group of heavyweights ready to throw it down in Whitney

Trainer Chad Brown is deploying some interesting tactics in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. Brown entered the pair of Sierra Leone, last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and 3-year-old champion, and Contrary Thinking, a recent allowance winner, who was just purchased by Peter Brant, co-owner of Sierra Leone.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / July 31

Obliteration and Ewing go one-on-one in Saratoga Special

Saturday’s Grade 2 Saratoga Special unfortunately turned into a somewhat two-horse race, after the death of Dazzle d’Oro earlier this week after a training injury.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / July 31

Amelia Green: horse racing’s rising star seeks first Saratoga victory

Peruse a program at this year’s Saratoga summer meet and you’ll likely see her name again and again under the trainers column: A. Green. Stroll the Saratoga backstretch area and before long you’ll find her regal-looking insignia: the letters “AJG” on a white background bordered by what looks like a golden crown worn by Caesar.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / July 31

Echo Sound takes on battle-tested sprinters in Grade 1 Test

The Grade 1 Test at Saratoga often provides 3-year-old fillies a chance to verify that they are indeed sprinters, sometimes after an attempt on the Kentucky Oaks trail.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 8

Sovereignty's Belmont Stakes win sparks huge question

Sovereignty's Belmont Stakes win sparks huge 'what if' question

Sovereignty topped Journalism again on Saturday evening, winning the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes and claiming two of the three Triple Crown races in 2025.

Sovereignty outruns Journalism again to win Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes recap, winnings

Best photos from Belmont Stakes 2025

...and best outfits from Belmont Stakes

Renovated Belmont to host Breeders' Cup in 2027

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 17

Watch: Journalism wins Preakness Stakes with incredible finish

After a close second-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, Journalism bounced back in a big -- and thrilling -- way on Saturday to gets its big win of 2025 by taking the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.

Journalism was resilient to the end with Preakness victory

Preakness Stakes 2025 results, payouts after Journalism's fantastic finish

Can you name every Preakness Stakes winner since 1873?

The 'Triple Crown winners' quiz

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 4

Watch: Sovereignty edges out Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby

It may not have been as close as last year's photo finish Kentucky Derby, but the 151st running on Saturday evening still produced plenty of drama down the stretch.

Mike Tirico forced to exit Kentucky Derby coverage early

Ahmed Fareed steps in as host

NBC provides update on Tirico

Bob Baffert horse was suddenly scratched from Kentucky Derby

Meet the Kentucky Derby horses who ran in the 2025 race