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Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 Multiple Oaklawn stakes winner Counting Stars can move closer to a championship Saturday at Saratoga in the $600,000 G1-Alabama...

By Jessica Saddler —- Prairie Meadows Announces Thoroughbred Purse Increase for the Remainder of 2026 Season $1500 Increase to All Thoroughbred Overnight Purses Starting August 22 ALTOONA, IA – Effective with all Thoroughbred overnight races starting Saturday, August 22...

NYRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Saturday, August 15, 2026 Saratoga Race Course Notes Golden Tempo continues march towards G1 DraftKings Travers with Saturday breeze; Ortiz discusses ‘beautiful journey’ aboard dual Classic winner Zeitlos wins Listed Smart and Fancy; Summer Starlet...

NYRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Friday, August 14, 2026 Saratoga Race Course Notes Renegade breezes for G1 DraftKings Travers The Puma drills for G1 DraftKings Travers over Saratoga main track Counting Stars to gallop up to G1 Alabama presented by Keeneland Sales following Wednesday...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 Oaklawn stakes winner and marathon ace Parchment Party is the 8-5 program favorite for the $200,000 Birdstone Stakes Thursday at...

NYRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Sunday, August 2, 2026 Saratoga Race Course Notes Renegade taking familiar path to G1 DraftKings Travers following G2 Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun win; Pletcher nearing 6,000-win milestone Commandment under consideration for G1 DraftKings...