Joliestar May Target July Cup, Return to Ascot in 2027 See Article / Sunday, June 21, 2026 0 28 Article rating: No rating Joliestar is set to contest Newmarket's July Cup (G1) July 11 and to try Royal Ascot again next year after running a brave but agonizing third in the June 20 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1). Read more
Plans to 'Future-Proof' Royal Ascot Underway See Article / Sunday, June 21, 2026 0 15 Article rating: No rating Crowds rose at Royal Ascot and ticket sales are already "ahead of the curve" for next year, but further improvements are planned for 2027. Read more
Jockey Club Gold Cup, BC Classic Next for Forever Young See Article / Sunday, June 21, 2026 0 25 Article rating: No rating Trainer Yoshito Yahagi confirmed June 21 that Japanese superstar Forever Young will make his next two starts in the United States: the Sept. 18 Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Belmont Park and Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland. Read more
Eclatant Stays Perfect in 2026 with Narrow Chicago Win See Article / Saturday, June 20, 2026 0 22 Article rating: No rating Making her first start since winning the April 4 Madison Stakes (G1) by a nose, Eclatant again got up in the final strides of the $299,665 Chicago Stakes (G2) June 20 at Churchill Downs to remain perfect in 2026. Read more
A Connect Exacta: Chip Honcho, Ocelli 1-2 in Ohio Derby See Article / Saturday, June 20, 2026 0 19 Article rating: No rating Sons of stallion Connect finish 1-2 in the June 20 Ohio Derby (G3), with Chip Honcho stalking the pace and running down Ocelli by a length in the 1 1/8-mile race. Read more