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Jim Gluckson/Breeders’ Cup —- Breeders’ Cup simultaneously launches two sweepstakes promotions in celebration DEL MAR, Calif. (August 17, 2019) – Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today unveils the official logo...

By Grant LaGrange —- At least $15-million in wagering is expected for Arlington Million day on Aug. 10 at Arlington International Race Course, including more than half-a-million dollars on multi-race wagers involving the International Festival of Racing. The 12-race card...

By Rick Francis —- Sunny skies and a dry track await a field of seven accomplished sprinters in the running of the Grade 1 Vanderbilt Handicap; let’s take a look at the contenders. Saratoga Race 9) Grade 1 Vanderbilt Handicap 6 Furlongs Post Time 5:44 EDT 1) Mitole...

By Najja Thompson —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Godolphin’s multiple Group 1 winner Thunder Snow, back-to-back winner of the Group 1 Dubai World Cup at Meydan for trainer Saeed bin Suroor, cleared quarantine and enjoyed his first gallop on the Oklahoma training...

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Rainbow 6 went unsolved for the ninth consecutive racing day Sunday, producing a carryover jackpot of $245,975.42 for Thursday’s program at Gulfstream Park. The Rainbow 6 was last solved July 6, when one lucky bettor hit for a...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Hot Springs, Ark. (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – Rick Hammerle, a highly respected racing official with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, has joined Oaklawn’s racing department as Racing Coordinator. He will work alongside Vice President of...

By Grant LagRange —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 4, 2019) – Chris Emigh secured win number 4,000 on Thursday at Arlington International Racecourse aboard Mr. Haney in the first race of the day. Emigh, who had been sitting on 3,999 wins since June 29, was scheduled to ride...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Hot Springs, Ark. (Monday, July 1, 2019) – Oaklawn has become the first in Arkansas to offer sports wagering with the opening Monday of its newly remodeled Race & Sports Book in the north end of the casino. The Race & Sports Book offers teller...

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Balloons to $2.6 Million Multiple Tickets Return $84,316 Friday’s Twilight Card Slated for 2:15 P.M. Start Jaramillo Closes Gap in Standings with Three Wins HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 carryover...

Pat McKenna/Matt Bardack —- Popular family-friendly festival to move to weekend with Berkshire Bank Family Sundays Coca-Cola to serve as official sponsor of Saratoga Pavilion Gates to open 11 a.m. each day with exception of Travers Day SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New...