Some of the Sights at the New Belmont Park
Check out just a few of the sights that await at the new Belmont Park provided by this quick tour from BloodHorse senior correspondent Bob Ehalt. The track opens for racing Sept. 18.
Haras d'Etreham, Widden Stud to Stand Hotazhell
Haras d'Etreham and Widden Stud have made a joint purchase to stand recent Irish Champion Stakes (G1) winner Hotazhell from 2027 onward.
RTM Racing Goes to $1.75M for Nyquist Colt at Keeneland
A son of Nyquist begins the Book 2 opening fireworks by selling for $1.75 million during the third day of the ongoing Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Betting On Speed to Upset the Jockey Club Gold Cup
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Belmont Park.
Reagan's Flame Poised to Ignite in Presque Isle Masters
Reagan's Flame plays to her all-weather-surface racing strength in battling eight other female sprinters in the $300,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (G2) the evening of Sept. 18.
Further Ado, The Puma Headline Pennsylvania Derby
The $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) Sept. 19 at Parx Racing gives Further Ado and The Puma a chance to reestablish their early spring reputations.
Colonial Downs Sets Records in 2026 Meet
The 2026 live racing season at Colonial Downs saw new highs for the number of races and race days, horses in competition, prize money awarded, and wagering handle.
Guild Backs Efforts to Protect Athletes From Harassment
On Sept. 16 five major North American professional sports leagues and their players' unions sent a letter to state sports betting regulators asking them to address the "escalating threat" of harassment and violent threats directed at athletes.
France Galop Delays Vote on Racecourse Closures
France Galop has delayed a vote on a plan to close four racecourses and make many provincial racecourses specialize in either flat or jump racing.
Corrales, Hamelback to Receive RTCA Awards
This year's RTCA White Horse Award honors Max Corrales of Santa Anita Park for his courageous actions during a prerace incident, while the RTCA Community Service Award recognizes Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National HBPA.