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Already with a victory in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, Sovereignty, the obvious top 3-year-old in the country, added a victory in the Grade 1, $1 million Travers Stakes Saturday at Saratoga.

Elysian Field Leads Casse Trifecta in Seaway

2023 Woodbine Oaks winner Elysian Field handled the cutback to seven furlongs with aplomb, leading a 1-2-3 finish for Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse in the Aug.

Scylla Favored in Wide-Open Grade 1 Ballerina at Saratoga

Despite having never won a stakes race sprinting, Juddmonte homebred Scylla was certified the 5/2 morning line favorite in the Grade 1 Ballerina at Saratoga on Saturday. The Bill Mott trainee comes from a productive family of runners out of the stakes-winning mare Close Hatches.

Thorpedo Anna Seeks Redemption in Grade 1 Personal Ensign

Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna is set to seek revenge on rivals in Saturday’s Grade 1 Personal Ensign. Thorpedo Anna kicked off her four-year-old season with back-to-back graded stakes victories at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Saratoga Selections for Saturday, August 23

Here are some of my top plays for Saturday’s 14-race card, featuring five Grade 1 races, highlighted by the Mid-Summer Derby, the Travers Stakes. Race 1: 1 1/16 Miles, Maiden Special Weight, Inner Turf Top Pick: #3 Franklin Delano for Pletcher and Ortiz Jr.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 22

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 23, 2025

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 23, 2025 Description & Intro Paragraph: Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Secretariat Triple Crown jockey Turcotte, 84, dies

Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, has died. He was 84.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 21

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, August 21, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Travers Stakes: Is Sovereignty just inevitable or can someone upset the Derby and Belmont winner?

In a race that dates back to 1864, there have been just four horses to win the Kentucky Derby and Belmont, and then win the Travers at Saratoga. On Saturday, Sovereignty will be heavily favored to accomplish that feat, as he leads just a five-horse field in the $1 million race for 3-year-olds going 1 1/4 miles.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 20

Loaded field for H. Allen Jerkens could steal the show on Travers Day

While the Sovereignty and the short field for the Travers drew all the attention, the Grade 1 H. Allen Jerkens drew a stack field that may not only be the race of the day but the race of the meet.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 20

How to wager and find value in the Travers

With all the attention on the short field topped by Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty, Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Travers has left bettors with a sour taste in their mouth.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 20

Book'em Danno and Mullikin renew rivalry in Forego

For a $10,000 New Jersey-bred, Book’em Danno has done more than alright for himself. As a promising juvenile, Book’em Danno looked primed for a run on the Kentucky Derby trail but his connections, trainer Derek Ryan and owners Atlantic Six Racing, opted to keep their gelding in some shorter races.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 20

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 18

Amoss colt It’s Our Time puts on a show at Saratoga

On Aug. 16 at Saratoga Race Course, trainer Tom Amoss debuted It’s Our Time, a two-year-old Virginia-bred colt. When the gates opened, heavy favorite Hero Declared shot to the front, and even Amoss thought the race might be over.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 18

Juddmonte International leads quartet of BC 'Win and You're In' races at York

The historic Ebor Festival at York kicks off Wednesday, marking one of Britain's biggest racing days, headlined by the Group 1 Juddmonte International.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 16

Sibling Rivalry: Dylan and Katie Davis Face Off at Saratoga

The “Smiling Assassin” Katie Davis engaged in some friendly fire when she faced off against her brother Dylan in multiple races this weekend at Saratoga.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 16

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 16, 2025

DRF handicappers share their plays for the day, including best bets, for racing at Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, Gulfstream, Monmouth, and Colonial Downs.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 15

Saratoga Selections for Saturday, August 16

Here are some of my top plays for Saturday’s 12-race card at the Spa, including thoughts on the featured Grade 1 Alabama Stakes. Race 2: 6 Furlongs, Maiden Special Weight, Dirt Top Pick: #4 One More Roller is my top choice in this 2YO New York-bred affair.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 8

Sovereignty's Belmont Stakes win sparks huge question

Sovereignty's Belmont Stakes win sparks huge 'what if' question

Sovereignty topped Journalism again on Saturday evening, winning the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes and claiming two of the three Triple Crown races in 2025.

Sovereignty outruns Journalism again to win Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes recap, winnings

Best photos from Belmont Stakes 2025

...and best outfits from Belmont Stakes

Renovated Belmont to host Breeders' Cup in 2027

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 17

Watch: Journalism wins Preakness Stakes with incredible finish

After a close second-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, Journalism bounced back in a big -- and thrilling -- way on Saturday to gets its big win of 2025 by taking the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.

Journalism was resilient to the end with Preakness victory

Preakness Stakes 2025 results, payouts after Journalism's fantastic finish

Can you name every Preakness Stakes winner since 1873?

The 'Triple Crown winners' quiz

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 4

Watch: Sovereignty edges out Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby

It may not have been as close as last year's photo finish Kentucky Derby, but the 151st running on Saturday evening still produced plenty of drama down the stretch.

Mike Tirico forced to exit Kentucky Derby coverage early

Ahmed Fareed steps in as host

NBC provides update on Tirico

Bob Baffert horse was suddenly scratched from Kentucky Derby

Meet the Kentucky Derby horses who ran in the 2025 race