Latest from Rowan Ward
Belmont Stakes 2025: Baeza is in line for classic glory
2025/06/04
The third and final leg of the Triple Crown happens Saturday, June 7: the Belmont Stakes. Like last year, it will be a little different than the traditional Belmont: it will be run at 1 ¼ miles at Saratoga Race Course, since Belmont Park is still under construction. The race offers a $2 million purse, […]
Kentucky Derby 2025: All roads lead through Burnham Square
2025/04/29
The most exciting two minutes in sports are almost here: the 2025 Kentucky Derby happens Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs! The race features 20 of the best three-year-olds in the country running a testing 1 ¼ miles at Churchill Downs. At stake are a $5 million purse, a blanket of roses, and the right […]
Pegasus World Cup 2025: Stronghold can break out against older
2025/01/22
The season for older dirt horses revs up Saturday, January 25 in the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park! The $3 million race is run at 1 ⅛ miles over the dirt at Gulfstream Park, and as always the race drew a large field of the best dirt runners in the country. It is one […]
Breeders' Cup Distaff 2024: Thorpedo Anna can end season strong
2024/10/31
The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff happens Saturday, November 2 at Del Mar Racetrack in sunny southern California. It covers 1 ⅛ miles on the dirt, and drew a field of the leading dirt route fillies and mares in the country. If you enjoy betting horse races, or you’re even curious, the Distaff and the […]
Belmont Stakes 2024: Pace works in favor of Mystik Dan
2024/06/06
The 2024 Belmont Stakes is coming up Saturday, June 8! The race will be a little different this year: instead of covering its traditional 1 ½ miles at Belmont Park, which is currently under construction, it will instead cover 1 ¼ miles on the Saratoga dirt. Even with the different course and distance, the race […]
Kentucky Derby 2024: Churchill Downs brings out best in Honor Marie
2024/05/03
The 2024 Kentucky Derby is coming up Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs! It is the most iconic horse race of the year in America: 20 horses go 1 ¼ miles for the chance at a $5 million purse, the iconic blanket of roses, and a place in horse racing history. Betting the Kentucky Derby […]
Pegasus World Cup 2024: First Mission can accomplish his goal
2024/01/25
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) is one of the most important races of the year, and it is coming up Saturday, January 27 at Gulfstream Park! The race covers 1 ⅛ miles on the Gulfstream dirt, and twelve main-field horses plus one alternate have been invited to enter the race. It features a […]