Horse Racing

Point Of Law storms to a Melbourne Cup win after late surge past Royal Supremacy

Ethan Brown has guided Point Of Law to victory in the Melbourne Cup, overhauling frontrunner Royal Supremacy to win Australia's greatest horse race.

Sovereignty regroups to win Breeders' Cup Classic, a year after missing the race because of a fever

Hughes wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile, establishes himself as early Kentucky Derby favorite

Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux seeks more hardware and history in Breeders' Cup

Defending champion Forever Young opens as the 2-1 favorite in a stacked Breeders' Cup Classic

Don Pierce, a Hall of Fame jockey who won more than 3,500 races, dies at 89

Daryz wins Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for second straight year

There are two horses named in memory of Johnny Gaudreau and they're running in the same race

Austrian Painter horse renamed after complaint it referenced Adolf Hitler

How much do things cost at the new Belmont Park?

Horse racing returns to rebuilt Belmont Park after a $550 million overhaul

Belmont Park reopens and they're off to the races

Belmont Park renovations feature upgraded facilities for backstretch workers

Saffie Osborne makes history as first female jockey to win a British Classic

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Sept. 2-6

NYRA names 'The Next Iron Chef' winner from LI as Belmont Park's signature chef

Belmont Park announces ticket plans for re-opening

Steve Matthews' Saratoga picks for Aug. 26-29

Knightsbridge pulls away to win the $1M Pacific Classic by 6 1/4 lengths

World's top-ranked racehorse Ombudsman beaten into 4th in Juddmonte International won by Item

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Aug. 19-23

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Aug. 12-16

Apex edges Big Ranger by a nose in Hambletonian-record time

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Aug. 5-9

Big changes in horse racing create new questions about the future of the Triple Crown

Is horse racing's Triple Crown in jeopardy because of new schedule?

Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday

Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52

Preakness date for 2027 to be revealed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday

Churchill Downs and New York Racing Association unveil 6-race championship series

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for July 29-Aug. 2

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for July 23-26

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for July 16-19

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for July 9-12

Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for July 3-5

Horse racing great Frankie Dettori breaks ribs and thumb in car accident

Photos: Belmont Park opens new Tapeta track for training

Newsday handicapper Steve Matthews bids adieu to the Big A

Saying goodbye to Aqueduct: LI horse racing fans reflect on end of era

Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for June 25-28

Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for June 18-21

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Only in NewsdayPhotos: Exclusive look inside Belmont Park's new grandstand

Only in NewsdayExclusive: Inside the new grandstand at Belmont Park

Steve Matthews' Belmont at The Big A selections for June 11-14

Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby

Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

Steve Matthews' Belmont at Saratoga selections for June 3-7

AnalysisHow the Belmont Stakes will be run — and won

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo faces a pace challenge in the Belmont Stakes

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