What is the Haskell Stakes? Grade 1, $1 million, 1⅛ miles on dirt at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey — run annually in mid-July The first major post-Triple Crown test — Triple Crown horses meet horses who bypassed the spring and specifically targeted this race Win and You’re In — the winner earns an …
What are the major horse racing tracks in the United States? The major US Thoroughbred tracks are Churchill Downs, Saratoga Race Course, Keeneland, Belmont Park, Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita Park, Monmouth Park, and Del Mar. Each track has distinct surface characteristics, seasonal timing, and signature Grade 1 races that shape the …
3-Year-Old Division Watch: Week 1 What’s Next for Golden Tempo, Renegade, and Napoleon Solo? The 2026 Triple Crown is over, but the summer war has just begun. Golden Tempo’s eyes are on Saratoga, Napoleon Solo has a new multi-million dollar owner, and Renegade is hunting for revenge. Here is the road to the Breeders’ Cup. …
Golden Tempo won the 2026 Belmont Stakes at 6-1 odds, stumbling at the break from post 9, dropping to last, and then delivering a sweeping last-to-first rally to win the 158th running of the final Triple Crown leg at Saratoga Race Course. Commandment finished second under John Velazquez, and 8-5 favorite Renegade flattened to third …
The Belmont Stakes winner profile has always depended on more than raw talent, but Saratoga made the key variables easier to spot. At 1¼ miles instead of the traditional 1½, the race places more weight on tactical speed, trip efficiency, and whether a horse arrives with enough left after a demanding spring campaign. That shift …
Tendon boots versus fetlock boots: which do you need — both or neither? This is a question I often get, especially from new show jumpers, because the two boots are frequently used together. Tendon boots go on the front legs and protect the superficial digital flexor tendon from hind hoof strikes on landing. Fetlock boots …
Does Bermuda hay cause colic? I’ve fed horses in Louisiana for 30 years, and that question comes up a lot — from new owners, boarders, and horsemen who’ve heard conflicting opinions about coarse hay and impaction risk. The short answer is no: Bermuda hay does not automatically cause colic. But the quality of the hay, how …
The 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions are set. Renegade drew post 4 and opens as the 2-1 morning-line favorite. Derby winner Golden Tempo drew post 9 at 9-2. Chief Wallabee sits between them at 3-1, off a draw that handed him the cleanest trip in the race. The pace picture is clear: Powershift in post …
Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes at 7.90-1 odds, surging past race favorite Taj Mahal around the final turn at Laurel Park and holding off Iron Honor in the stretch to capture the 151st running of the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown. Chip Honcho finished third, while jockey Paco Lopez earned his first …
Early betting outlook: Morning-line favorite Iron Honor headlines a tightly packed field, but Laurel Park’s tighter first turn and longer stretch may favor tactical runners like Taj Mahal and Chip Honcho, while Talkin (20-1) stands out as the strongest value play on the board. This 2026 Preakness Stakes handicapping guide covers everything you need to …
