Canterbury Park Opens for 51-Day Season May 23
Canterbury Park begins its 51-day racing season May 23. "We're excited to kick off our 2026 meet this weekend with three days of racing," general manager John Groen said.
Apprentice Aranguren Having Success at Fairmount Park
Apprentice jockey Johanis Aranguren, from a family of riders, gains notice at Fairmount Park.
Hermann Joins Penna as Co-Host of HRRN's Equine Forum
Horse Racing Radio Network announces that industry veteran Angela Hermann will join the network's flagship show, the Equine Forum, working alongside HRRN president Mike Penna as co-host of the popular Saturday morning show.
Daryz Headlines Renamed Prix d'Ispahan
In the May 21 Prix Aga Khan IV (G1)—formerly the Prix d'Ispahan—there are three genuine middle-distance stars on show, all running over the about 1 3/16-mile trip, which will place a real accent on speed.
Charles Town Cancels Races Due to Water Line Leak
Racing has been canceled the week of May 21 through May 23.
Trainers Make Belmont Pledge to Benefit Aftercare
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation proudly announces the return of the Belmont Pledge, an initiative led by a dedicated group of trainers committed to supporting retired racehorses beyond their racing careers.
Churchill Doubles Stephen Foster Purse to $2 Million
A race expected to draw the top older dirt horses in North America will have a purse to match. Churchill Downs announces that the purse for the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) has been doubled from $1 million to…
Sultana, Ayra Stark Rematch in Keertana Stakes
One week after male long-distance turf runners competed in the Louisville Stakes (G3T), their female counterparts vie on the Churchill Downs grass course May 23 in the 1 1/2-mile, $250,000 Keertana Stakes.
Staying Stars Line Up in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier
Al Riffa heads the official ratings for the May 21 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (G1), although he has ground to make up on Fairy Glen and Caballo de Mar, the 1-2 finishers from the Dubai Gold Cup (G2) at Meydan Racecourse…
Busy Holiday Weekend of Racing on Television, Radio
A rundown of TV, radio, and streaming horse racing coverage for Memorial Day weekend, as compiled by America's Best Racing.