Alvarado Fined, Suspended Over Belmont Riding Crop Use See Article / Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating New York stewards fine jockey Junior Alvarado $3,000 and suspend him for three racing days for exceeding the permitted number of strikes from his riding crop in guiding Chief Wallabee to a fourth-place finish in the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1). Read more
Precise, True Love Clash Again in Coronation See Article / Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 19 Article rating: No rating Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemates Precise and True Love meet for the third time this season in the Coronation Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot. Each filly owns a win over the other this season, with the Coronation a potential final rubber match. Read more
Saratoga Opening Weekend to Celebrate America 250 See Article / Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating The New York Racing Association announces a full slate of events for the July 4th Racing Festival, which will be held July 3 through July 5, and serve as opening weekend of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. Read more
HISA Announces Veterinary Advisory Committee Additions See Article / Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 21 Article rating: No rating The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announces the additions of Drs. Kevin Dunlavy, Vickie Heidlage-Williams, Jamie McAnly, Clayton McCook, and Gabrielle Rivest to its Veterinary Advisory Committee. Read more
Concrete Glory Named Claiming Crown Horse of the Year See Article / Thursday, June 18, 2026 0 20 Article rating: No rating Big Frank Stable's Concrete Glory has been selected as the 2025 Claiming Crown Horse of the Year after the Pennsylvania-bred gelding won the $102,000 Claiming Crown Ready's Rocket Express for the second straight year at Churchill Downs. Read more