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Monmouth Park to open thoroughbred meet Friday with fans

July 2, 2020

Monmouth Park to open thoroughbred meet Friday with fans

With the opening of the thoroughbred season at Monmouth Park days away, chief executive Dennis Drazin knows the odds are against the track making a profit.

Kentucky Derby, Oaks will run with limitations on spectators

June 25, 2020

Kentucky Derby, Oaks will run with limitations on spectators

Churchill Downs officials have gotten their wish, announcing Thursday that when the rescheduled Kentucky Derby is run in September there will be spectators in the stands — just more spread out than usual.

NY-bred Tiz the Law wins barren Belmont Stakes

June 20, 2020

NY-bred Tiz the Law wins barren Belmont Stakes

Tiz the Law has won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule and crossing the finish line in front of eerily empty grandstands.

Belmont sets pace for Triple Crown, with Tiz the Law favored

June 19, 2020

Belmont sets pace for Triple Crown, with Tiz the Law favored

It's been 17 years since Jack Knowlton and his Sackatoga Stable pals rode yellow school buses to the Belmont Stakes.

Tiz the Law is class of Belmont field, Triple Crown favorite

June 17, 2020

Tiz the Law is class of Belmont field, Triple Crown favorite

While there won’t be school buses of fans hoping to see a New York-bred horse make Belmont history, there is a busload of Triple Crown expectations heading into Saturday's race.

Horse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finishes second in debut

June 4, 2020

Horse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finishes second in debut

A racehorse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci reached the finish line at a safe enough distance from others that would have made his namesake proud.

Reports: 2 horses trained by Bob Baffert fail drug tests

May 27, 2020

Reports: 2 horses trained by Bob Baffert fail drug tests

Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to published reports.

Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown

May 19, 2020

Belmont set for June 20 without fans, leads off Triple Crown

The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.

3 dates still possible for rescheduled Preakness

May 7, 2020

3 dates still possible for rescheduled Preakness

The Preakness Stakes could still be run on one of three dates this summer or fall.

Charlatan, Nadal give Bob Baffert sweep in Arkansas Derby

May 4, 2020

Charlatan, Nadal give Bob Baffert sweep in Arkansas Derby

Charlatan romped to victory by six lengths in the first division of the Arkansas Derby and Nadal won the second division by three lengths, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a sweep Saturday when the Kentucky Derby was postponed.