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John C. Harris, a prominent figure in thoroughbred breeding and racing, has died at 81.

D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame horse trainer who was second all time with 15 Triple Crown race wins, has died at the age of 89.

Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, 89, has been hospitalized and won't return to training horses. His horses have been transferred to assistant Sebastian "Bas" Nicholl

Favourite Trawlerman, ridden by William Buick, led all the way to win Royal Ascot's headline Gold Cup and make up for missing out last year on a sizzling hot Ladies Day afternoon on Thursday.

The Princess of Wales will be missing the Royal Ascot following her battle with cancer.

The Belmont Stakes is set to be run at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York for a third consecutive year in 2026.