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"Churchill Downs Challenge:" McLean vs. Trusty This Week
June 2, 2026

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Breeders' Cup Announces 2026 Member Election Results
June 2, 2026

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Dennis Trusty's -- "Trusty Picks" -- for Churchill Downs on Wednesday, June 3
June 2, 2026

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Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Kick Starts on Wednesday: Schedule of Events
May 31st, 2026
From the NYRA Media Team: Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course from Wednesday, June 3 – Sunday, June 7 2026 Belmont Stakes Tickets Belmont Stakes Day: $75 General Admission Online or At the Gate Exclusive 3-day pass for $99 (Thu-Sat) at Stewart’s Shops Five-day festival pass for $120 at BelmontStakes.com COOLERS: Fans
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Santa Anita Barn Notes II: British Isles, Subsanador Headline Field for G2 Hollywood Gold Cup
May 20th, 2026
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May 20th, 2026
2027 KY Derby Betting Challenge To Feature $400,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool: TwinSpires Tour Returns Friday
May 20th, 2026
Breeders’ Cup Delgado To Be Honored by Midway University
May 20th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indy on Wednesday, May 20
May 20th, 2026
Belmont Park Barn Notes: Peter Pan Winner May Go in G1 Belmont Stakes Next
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(A beautiful day and a day full of beauty / All photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: It was a beautiful day to be at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the Stephen Foster Preview Day. Seven Stakes -- Six of
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