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Wagering August 9, 2025

LIVE Arlington Million Stakes 2025: horse racing news, picks, odds, entries and more

Colonial Downs is set to host the highly anticipated Arlington Million Stakes 2025, promising a packed day of top-tier horse racing action. The highlight of the event being the prestigious Arlington Million Stakes, drawing equestrian enthusiasts and bettors...

Wagering August 5, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Arlington Million

The Kentucky Derby (G1) is a dirt race, but every once in a while a Kentucky Derby winner switches surfaces to give turf a try. Such will be the case on Saturday when Mystik Dan tries turf in the $1 million Arlington Million (G1) at Colonial Downs.

Derby News August 4, 2025

Sierra Leone rallies to win Whitney at Saratoga

Sierra Leone, the 2024 champion three-year-old male, got back to the winner’s circle for the first time since the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) last November in the $1 million Whitney (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 2.

Wagering August 2, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Whitney Stakes Day

Welcome to the 2025 Whitney Stakes Day at Saratoga, where many notable Kentucky Derby Alumni make their appearance again as they aim for Breeders' Cup.

Derby News August 1, 2025

Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Fierceness and Sierra Leone in the Whitney Stakes

The Whitney S. (G1) is loaded with Kentucky Derby alumni and the very best horses from the handicap division. The stacked Saratoga Saturday feature is a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and includes a powerhouse...

Wagering July 30, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Whitney Stakes

A sensational 10-horse field led by eight millionaires has entered Saturday’s $1 million Whitney (G1) at Saratoga.

Derby News July 26, 2025

Sovereignty does not disappoint winning Travers prep as odds-on favorite

Kentucky Derby and Belmont winner Sovereignty returned from a seven-week rest and cruised to a comfortable one-length decision in the Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga, setting himself for the $1.25 million Travers on Aug. 23

Expert picks July 24, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Jim Dandy Stakes

A compact but excellent field of five will run 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main oval in Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2).

Wagering July 24, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Jim Dandy Stakes

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty leads a group of five horses entered in Saturday's $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga.

Derby News July 21, 2025

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty preps for Travers in Jim Dandy

Kentucky Derby (G1) star Sovereignty, who was last seen conquering the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga, returns to action in Saturday’s Jim Dandy (G2).

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