Horse Racing

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

Marc Forgione will oversee the menus for Belmont Park's Turf Club Restaurant, Turf Club Lounge, Homestretch Market and Big Red's Sports Bar.

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

AnalysisTriple Crown changes: How to prevent horses from skipping the big events

Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby

Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home

Steve Matthews' Belmont Stakes horse-by-horse analysis

As Belmont Stakes gets set to run at Saratoga, trainers look forward to Belmont Park's reopening

Renegade is the 2-1 favorite for the Belmont Stakes rematch with Derby winner Golden Tempo

Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for Memorial Day weekend

Preakness this year is the most watched since 2021, NBC Sports says

Three Derby horses came back for the Preakness on short rest. None finished higher than 4th

Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park

Napoleon Solo wins Preakness at Laurel

My Miss Mo holds on to win the Black-Eyed Susan by 1 3/4 lengths over Jumping the Gun

The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner

Colt making his racing debut dies after a race at Laurel, the day before the Preakness

Brittany Russell, with husband Sheldon riding, could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal

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