The weather for Sunday’s Japan Derby (Tokyo Yushun) looks nice. Saturday will be cool and wet, so the track will have some give in it.

🗣️ "It's nice to have a runner this year with the race run in honour of my father." Princess Zahra Aga Khan reveals to Nick Luck that the unbeaten Midak will run in Saturday's Betfred Derby 👇🏻

The Lion In Winter is one of 18 confirmations for the Betfred Derby, headed by favourite Delacroix Luther, Opportunity, Purview, Rogue Millions, Shackleton, Too Soon and Wimbledon Hawkeye were not declared

NYRA spokesman Pat McKenna said on Thursday, “we certainly appreciate the interest around the 2026 edition and will be finalizing and announcing its location in the coming weeks.” Now according to several sources, the Belmont is back at Saratoga in 2026. wnyt.com/big-board-spor…

The post positions are set for the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday!

Ruling Court now co-favorite with Delacroix after drawing stall 7 for the Epsom Derby.

"We need to look at getting the people of Epsom to come back to what is their event" Ed Chamberlain spoke with The Jockey Club's newly appointed Group Chief Executive, Jim Mullen on his plans 🗣️

Currently raining at Epsom just before post time. Ruling Court scratched.

Lambourn gate to wire in the Epsom Derby. Delacroix did not get a good start, got shuffled back, and never threatened. Always felt like a wide open Derby after the draw put all of the favorites outside as well as the rain yesterday and today.

He thought he might end up with egg on his face, but Kevin Blake knocked his Derby analysis out of the park. A great look at stride rate in here. attheraces.com/blogs/kevin-bl…

Sovereignty repeats victory over Journalism and Baeza, this time in Belmont Stakes. The obvious question now is if he could have won the Triple Crown if given the chance.

Owners, trainers, and veterinarians agree on one thing, keeping racehorses safe is the key to this sport’s future and its credibility. Wearable horse sensors could help predict and prevent injuries to the animals on the racetrack. nbcnews.com/now/video/wear… via Joe Fryer NBC News

Wayne Lordan deserves so much credit for getting Lambourn on the lead in the Derby and it seems they were surprised no one came to challenge them.

A first northern hemisphere Group 1 winner for Almanzor as Gezora lands the Prix de Diane Longines. The filly was bred by Haras d'Etreham out of the top-level-winning Silver Hawk mare Germance, making her a half-sister to black-type performer Garance.

🇩🇪 Deutsches Derby Hambourg - Groupe 1 - 3 ans - 2400m - 18 Pts - 650 000 € 🏆 🥇Hochkoenig (m) 🏇Nina Baltromei Nina Baltromei 🥈Convergent 🥉Lazio 📖(Polish Vulcano - Halinara) 🕶️Yasmin Almenraeder 🎩Stall Cloverleaf

🗣️ "This shows you don't always have to go to the most expensive stallions to get an honest horse with a big, champion's heart." Emma Berry chats with Albert Darboven, owner-breeder of Polish Vulcano, as he reflects on his ties with the German Derby. thoroughbreddailynews.com/a-true-sensati…

It's Travers Week!! 🏇🏆🎪 A field of 5 is set for the 156th running of the G1 Travers, headlined by G1 Kentucky Derby and G1 Belmont Stakes winner SOVEREIGNTY as your 2/5 ML favorite! 🗓️Saturday, August 23 🏇3yo's 📍1 1/4 miles on Dirt ⏰R13 6:14 PM ET Last year's winner

Sovereignty romps in the G1 Travers! 🏆 @juniorandkellya was aboard for trainer Bill Mott and Godolphin!