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‘I Wish They Made a Lot of Small Horses Like Him’: Magnier Lauds City Of Troy

YORK, UK — Those rather dangerous words issued last October after the Dewhurst don’t seem quite so bold now. “He’s our Frankel,” said City Of Troy’s part-owner Michael Tabor back…

NHC And BCBC Contest Set For Saturday At Monmouth

An $800 NHC & BCBC Handicapping contest, with cash prizes also awarded to the top 10 finishers, will be available online and onsite at Monmouth Park on Saturday, Aug. 24,…

Velazquez To Serve Three-Day Suspension For Spa DQ

John Velazquez, the winningest jockey in the history of Saratoga Race Course, will serve a three-day suspension Aug. 28-30 stemming from the disqualification of his mount from a win in…

Wootton Bassett’s 340K Half To Arrest Off The Mark On Debut For Juddmonte

Wednesday’s seven-furlong novice at Kempton looked an intriguing affair on paper and Juddmonte’s newcomer Detain (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}–Nisriyna {Ire}, by Intikhab) came through his first test with flying colours…

Honest Mischief’s Sacrosanct Easy Debut Winner at the Spa

2nd-Saratoga, $90,000, (S), Msw, 8-21, 2yo, 6f, 1:11.65, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. SACROSANCT (c, 2, Honest Mischief–Vibrato, by Unbridled’s Song), the 8-5 favorite, strode home an easy 3 1/4-length victor…

Breeding Digest: Yoshida’s Parting Shot Proves A Bargain

Once again American investors have shown an increasing receptivity to European bloodlines, this time at the big yearling sale in Deauville. For now, however, we’re still only talking about a…

For Senor Buscador, The Pat O’Brien A Starting Point

For a horse that has won the richest race in the world, Saturday’s $250,000 GII Pat O’Brien S. at Del Mar might not seem like an overly difficult spot. But…

Brown Has Sierra Leone And Unmatched Wisdom Ready For The Travers Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–In an intriguing GI Travers Stakes loaded with talent and questions, will anyone be surprised if ‘TDN Rising Star’ Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) wins? Nope. Although it is…

‘Now is the Moment’ Redvers Relishing Queen of the Pride’s Yorkshire Oaks Bid

Eight fillies and mares of contrasting recent fortunes line up for Thursday’s G1 Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, with the appropriately named Queen Of The Pride (GB) (Roaring Lion) currently edging…

Kubota Tractor Corporation partners with Kansas Speedway for Kubota Tractor 200 in upcoming Truck Series race

The marketer and distributor of the #1-Selling Compact Tractor in the USA* is partnering with Kansas Speedway for one of the most important races of the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck…

'NASCAR Nonstop' to show every green flag lap of Cup races at Daytona, Atlanta, and Talladega

NBC Sports is going “NASCAR Nonstop” for Cup Series superspeedway racing at Daytona International Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Talladega Superspeedway on NBC and USA Network this season, providing live…

Parker Retzlaff is finding his footing in the Xfinity Series, making second Cup start at Daytona

By Dustin Albino Parker Retzlaff busted onto the racing scene through iRacing. It was up to him on whether that experience could translate to the real world. While many people…

Nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist Caeleb Dressel named honorary event official for Coke Zero Sugar 400

Nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist Caeleb Dressel will serve as honorary event official for the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 25. Dressel is fresh…

Richard Childress Racing loses Richmond penalty appeal

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a Behavioral penalty issued on August 14, 2024 to driver Austin Dillon, owner Richard Childress and spotter Brandon…

NASCAR National Series News and Notes – Daytona International Speedway & Milwaukee Mile Speedway

NASCAR Cup SeriesNext Race: Coke Zero Sugar 400The Place: Daytona International SpeedwayThe Date: Saturday, August 24The Time: 7:30 p.m. ETThe Purse: $9,193,568TV: NBC, 7 p.m. ETRadio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel…

Kyle Petty named Grand Marshal for NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade at Darlington

Darlington Raceway announced today that NASCAR legend and esteemed commentator Kyle Petty will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade on Friday, Aug.…

Great Kevin Harvick Fires Back: Defending Larson’s Controversial Stand on Verstappen

Kevin Harvick defends Kyle Larson’s claims that he is better than Max Verstappen Kyle Larson has dismissed Max Verstappen’s dominance these days, saying the former is the better driver. The…

Update: NASCAR Xfinity Playoff Team Fined After Michigan…

NASCAR Xfinity Playoff Team Fined After Michigan… In an unexpected twist, Velocity Motorsports, a competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, was hit with heavy penalties after a race at Michigan…

Michigan Chaos Triggers Playoff Jitters: Bubba Wallace Respond to Ross Chastain: ‘He’s Not Ready for What I’m…

The headline highlights the high-octane drama unfolding in the NASCAR world as the playoffs loom on the horizon. The Michigan International Speedway saw a fierce clash of racing titans, and…

Max Verstappen’s message will cheer Red Bull’s rivals at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen will be hoping for a chance to win when he races on home soil this weekend. In recent years, Holland has been confident of winning the Grand Prix.…