Sweet Azteca Grabs Third Consecutive Great Lady M
Though she didn't threaten her own track record of 1:14.32, set last year, Sweet Azteca dominated her rivals in the Great Lady M Stakes (G2) July 4 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Epsom Derby Winner Motivator, Sire of Treve, Dies at 24
Haras du Hoguenet announced Motivator's death July 4. The son of Montjeu, who had just completed his 20th season at stud, is believed to have died from a suspected heart attack July 3.
Monmouth, Colonial Cancel July 4 Due to Heat
Colonial Downs and Monmouth Park cancel racing July 4 because of sweltering heat.
Favored Booked Prevails in Saratoga's Sanford
Trainer Steve Asmussen sees some similarities between Booked and the 2-year-old colt's sire Yaupon.
Retired Trainer Parisella Dies at Age 85
John Parisella, a colorful horseman who trained winners over 47 consecutive years during a career that produced 1,241 victories, dies at age 85.
Constitution River Shines in Eclipse Victory
Constitution River picks up his second group 1 victory when taking the July 4 Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown Park.
Title Role Hangs On to Win Belmont Derby
Title Role held on by the slimmest of margins to win the Belmont Derby (G1T) July 4 at Saratoga Race Course over West End Kid for trainers Simon and Ed Crisford.
Irish Shipper Kensington Lane Upsets Belmont Oaks
Kensington Lane, acquired this spring with the hope that she could become a group/grade 1 winner, makes good on those expectations by upsetting the $600,000 Belmont Oaks (G1T) July 4 at Saratoga.
Phileas Fogg Dominant in Suburban Repeat
The Gustavo Rodriguez-trained Phileas Fogg storms to a dominant wire-to-wire victory in the Suburban Stakes (G2) July 4 at Saratoga Race Course, defeating 2025 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Hit Show and 2025 Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic.