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Monday, Jun 24

17

Supreme Court rejects horse safety law challenge

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The Supreme Court voted to uphold an appeals court ruling on a new horse racing safety law that has led to national anti-doping and medication rules. Oklahoma, Louisiana and Virginia and several racetracks sought to have the law struck…

Monday, Jun 17

22

National Finals Rodeo to stay in Vegas through '35

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The National Finals Rodeo extended its agreement to remain in Las Vegas through 2035 and will pay more than $264 million to the competitors and stock contractors.

Monday, Jun 10

23

Todd Pletcher named to HISA advisory group

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Horse racing's federal oversight body has named Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher among four new members of a horseman's advisory group that will provide feedback to its executive team and committees.

Sunday, Jun 9

02

Dornoch, ex-MLB star Werth's colt, wins Belmont

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Dornoch, who is owned in part by former MLB All-Star Jayson Werth, pulled off a 17-1 upset in the Belmont Stakes held at Saratoga on Saturday.

Saturday, Jun 8

03

Stronach arrested, charged with sexual assault

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Frank Stronach, the billionaire founder of Magna auto parts and a prominent owner and breeder in horse racing, has been charged with sexual assault dating back to the 1980s.

Thursday, Jun 6

16

2024 Belmont Stakes: How to watch, horses, odds, favorites

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When is the Belmont Stakes, which horses are contenders and what is the best betting strategy? Here is a guide for Saturday's race.

Tuesday, Jun 4

19

Horse odds, post positions, jockeys

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The 2024 Belmont Stakes is set for June 8 with Seize the Grey and Mystic Dan part of the 10-horse field.

01

Preakness winner draws No. 1 post for Belmont

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Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey drew post position No. 1 on Monday, and Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan will start in post No. 3 for the 156th Belmont Stakes that takes place Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

Thursday, May 30

23

Derby winner Mystik Dan on track for Belmont

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Mystk Dan, the Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up, is on track to run in the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes on June 8, trainer Kenny McPeek said Thursday.

Sunday, May 19

03

Seize the Grey wins Preakness, denies Mystik Dan

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Seize the Grey won the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, denying Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan a Triple Crown bid and giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas, 88, his seventh win at the race.

Saturday, May 18

01

Gun Song wins with ease in Black-Eyed Susan

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Gun Song, ridden by John Velazquez, scored a 3 1/4-length win in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico on Friday.

Thursday, May 16

14

Preakness Stakes 2024: Breaking down the contenders and favorites

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Which horses can win the 149th Preakness Stakes? We break down all the contenders and offer some bets to consider for Saturday.

Wednesday, May 15

16

Preakness favorite Muth scratched due to fever

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Preakness favorite Muth has been ruled out of the second leg of the Triple Crown after spiking a fever.

14

Preakness Stakes: How to watch, what you need to know

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When is the Preakness, who is favored and what is a possible betting strategy? Here's everything you need to know for Saturday's race.

Can the Preakness' venue save a downtrodden Baltimore neighborhood?

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Despite horse racing's waning popularity, Maryland is betting $400 million to help save a neighborhood

Tuesday, May 14

17

2024 Preakness Stakes: Horse odds, post positions, jockeys

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The 2024 Preakness Stakes will take place Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Prepare for betting with morning line odds for the field

02

Mystik Dan in 5 post for Preakness but not favored

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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan drew the No. 5 post position in the Preakness on Monday, while Bob Baffert-trained Muth, just inside Mystik Dan in the No. 4 post, opened as the 8-5 morning line favorite.

Saturday, May 11

17

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in Preakness

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Mystik Dan, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby by a nose in the race's closest finish in more than a half-century, is heading to the Preakness next weekend after all, keeping alive the chance of another Triple Crown winner.

05

Jockey fined for 'touching a rival' during Derby

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Sierra Leone jockey Tyler Gaffalione was fined $2,500 Friday for "touching a rival with his left hand" near the finish of the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Wednesday, May 8

13

3 set for Preakness; Mystik Dan's plan still TBD

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Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday

Monday, May 6

04

Derby's nose finish draws 16.7M, most since '89

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Mystik Dan's nose victory in the Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the race's biggest audience since 1989.

Sunday, May 5

23

Record $210.7M bet on 2024 Kentucky Derby

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According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.

22

Derby champ Mystik Dan may skip Preakness

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The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be missing 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other co-stars, quashing hopes for a rematch after the thrilling three-way photo finish in the milestone race.

02

Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in photo finish

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Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a thrilling photo finish, edging out Forever Young and Sierra Leone for the upset victory.

Saturday, May 4

19

Kentucky Derby to remain on NBC through 2032

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The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032.

15

How to watch, what you need to know about the Kentucky Derby

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Katherine Terrell breaks down all of the storylines to look out for at the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

02

Filly Thorpedo Anna wins 150th Kentucky Oaks

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Filly Thorpedo Anna went wire to wire to dominate the 150th Kentucky Oaks, winning by at least four lengths on Friday at Churchill Downs.

Friday, May 3

16

Kentucky Derby 2024: Breaking down the contenders and favorites

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Which horses could come away with the win at the 150th Kentucky Derby?

Wednesday, May 1

14

Encino out of Kentucky Derby; Epic Ride added

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Encino won't run in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby this weekend due to a soft tissue strain, trainer Brad Cox announced on Tuesday.

Sunday, Apr 28

04

Favorite Fierceness draws No. 17 post for Derby

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Fierceness was named the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the 150th Kentucky Derby and will look to make history in next Saturday's milestone race as the first entrant to win in 45 attempts from the No. 17 post position.