Publisher Looks to Author First Graded Stakes Triumph See Article / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating Nearly a year ago, Publisher was among the field for the Kentucky Derby (G1). Since then, the American Pharoah colt has been searching for his first graded victory. Could that come in the Steve Sexton Mile Stakes (G3)? Read more
Ness Ninth North American Trainer With 5,000 Wins See Article / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Jamie Ness becomes the ninth North American trainer with 5,000 victories. Read more
Busy Holiday Weekend of Racing on Television, Radio See Article / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating A rundown of TV, radio, and streaming horse racing coverage for Memorial Day weekend, as compiled by America's Best Racing. Read more
Churchill Doubles Stephen Foster Purse to $2 Million See Article / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating 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 $2 million. Read more
Asmussen Earns Top Trainer Bonus for Preakness Weekend See Article / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Steve Asmussen started horses in eight different stakes over the May 15-16 weekend at Laurel Park, including Chip Honcho, who finished third in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1). He earned a total of 39 points, just two more than Graham Motion. Read more