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Shining a spotlight on notable Black jockeys

Black jockeys were front and center during the early days of American horse racing.

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Getting to know Breeders’ Cup Classic hopeful Tom’s d’Etat

Stephen Foster winner Tom’s d’Etat has been on a hot streak since last fall.

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series resumes with Haskell Stakes on NBC Sports

For the first time ever, the Haskell will offer crucial Kentucky Derby qualifying points.

Mr Freeze poised for fireworks in Runhappy Metropolitan Handicap

Here’s why you need to keep Mr Freeze on your radar in the 2020 Met Mile at Belmont Park.

Runhappy Met Mile 2020 preview

Bob Baffert’s star McKinzie makes another charge at the Met Mile, but don’t sleep on Code of Honor.

Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Focus shifts to Belmont for Met Mile

The Metropolitan Mile at Belmont offers up an automatic entry into the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile.

Tom’s d’Etat, Midnight Bisou dazzle on Stephen Foster Day at Churchill

Eclipse Award winner Midnight Bisou ran away with the Fleur de Lis to win a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.

Stephen Foster Stakes 2020 betting preview

Don’t sleep on longshot veteran Multiplier in the 2020 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs.

Ten things you should know about the 2020 Fleur de Lis Stakes

For the last three years, the betting favorite has captured the Fleur de Lis at Churchill Downs.

Road to the Breeders’ Cup: Important Classic and Distaff preps star at Churchill on Saturday

Follow the Breeders’ Cup trail with NBC Sports on June 27 from Churchill Downs with two big “Win and You’re In” stakes races.

Looking at the road ahead for Belmont Stakes 2020 winner Tiz the Law

With an unusual Triple Crown schedule this year, Belmont Stakes 152 winner Tiz the Law will make a pit stop in the Travers Stakes before heading to Kentucky.

Twelve things to know about the 2020 Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown

The Belmont Stakes has been run at four different tracks, but the race has never left the state of New York.

Meet the jockeys of the 2020 Belmont Stakes

Tiz the Law’s jockey Manny Franco makes his Belmont Stakes debut as veteran John Velazquez searches for his third win.

Acorn Stakes 2020 at a glance

Steve Asmussen’s Curlin filly Casual leads the field in the 2020 Acorn Stakes.

Fore Left could upset Tiz the Law in Belmont Stakes

Will anyone be able to put pressure on Barclay Tagg’s heavy favorite?

Honor A. P. maturing nicely into serious Kentucky Derby threat

With the same trainer and jockey duo as Zenyatta, don’t sleep on Santa Anita Derby winner Honor A. P.

2017 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar - Day 2

Breeders’ Cup announces Challenge Series schedule for June, July

This year, NBC Sports will air many of the top “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races.

Santa Anita Derby 2020 cheat sheet

Seven horses will compete in the final prep race before the historic 151st Belmont Stakes.

Shoemaker Mile Stakes 2020 preview

Horses from around the country will compete in Monday’s Shoemaker Mile Stakes for a “Win and You’re In” berth into the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Ten things to know about the 2020 Arkansas Derby

Learn all about one of the biggest Kentucky Derby prep races.

Creator, Ricardo Santana Jr, Dazzling Gem, Joseph Talamo

Arkansas Derby 2020 preview

For the first time since 1960, one of the biggest Kentucky Derby prep races will run in two split divisions.

Analyzing the 2020 Eclipse Awards finalists

A turf king, a historic Kentucky Derby runner and a sprinting machine are up for Horse of the Year.

International horses to know for Breeders’ Cup Future Stars Friday

The Breeders’ Cup brings the world’s best to Santa Anita. Here are the international names you might not know already.

Math Wizard’s surreal journey to the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic

After winning the Pennsylvania Derby in September, John Fanelli’s $25,000 claimer is expected to run in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic.

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