Boisterous carries winning colors into Man o'War

Boisterous will fill in for stablemate Point of Entry in Saturday's 55th running of the $600,000 Man o'War Stakes at Belmont Park. The 6-year-old will face seven challengers in the 1 3/8-mile turf race.

Top three from Penn Mile highlight Virginia Derby

The first three under the wire from last month's Penn Mile lead a field of 10 3-year-olds into Saturday's $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.

Dullahan back for Arlington Handicap

Pacific Classic winner Dullahan makes his first start in the United States this year on Saturday in the $200,000 Arlington Handicap at Arlington Park. The 4-year-old colt will take on seven rivals in the 1 1/4-mile turf event.

Jim Dandy next up for Palace Malice

Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice is getting ready to return to racing in the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes on July 27 at Saratoga.

101st Louisiana Derby scheduled for March 29

The 101st running of the $1 million Louisiana Derby has been set for Saturday, March 29 at Fair Grounds Race Course. The 1 1/8-mile stakes is one of most important prep races for the Kentucky Derby.

Horse racing | South Florida’s track battle

Gulfstream has early lead over Calder in summertime faceoff

More than twice as much money was wagered at Gulfstream than at Calder on a lazy Sunday as the tracks slug it out with each other for business.

In My Opinion | David J. Neal

David J. Neal: No contest: Gulfstream will win racing war against Calder in a KO

The second day in this era’s first weekend of head-to-head horse racing between Gulfstream and Calder recalled not Heat home game vs. Panthers home game or South Beach vs. Coconut Grove, but Aventura Mall vs. The Mall at 163rd Street.

Game On Dude closes gap on Wise Dan in NTRA Poll

Game On Dude successfully defended his crown in Saturday's Hollywood Gold Cup and lessened the advantage reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan has in the NTRA National Poll.

Paynter works at Santa Anita for Del Mar stakes

Paynter, trained by Bob Baffert, had a six- furlong workout Monday at Santa Anita. The 4-year-old colt is in training for a probable start in the San Diego Handicap on July 27 at Del Mar.

Horse racing Calder’s Summit of Speed

Trainers win stakes, head to Gulfstream

The trainers of Smile winner Bahamian Squall and Princess Rooney winner Sunshine Truffles are moving their operations to Gulfstream.

Summit of Speed notebook

Calder blames Gulfstream for dates rift

A dates conflict between Gulfstream Park and Calder Casino & Race Course was nearly averted at one time. But negotiations between the two thoroughbred tracks collapsed after Gulfstream “acted in bad faith,” according to a Calder executive.

Midnight Aria wins 154th Queen's Plate

Heavy rain couldn't prevent Midnight Aria from taking the early lead and cruise to victory in Sunday's $1 million Queen's Plate at Woodbine. The 3-year-old colt covered the 1 1/4 miles in 2:04.72 over Woodbine's synthetic main track.

Horse racing | Calder: Summit of Speed

Trainer Stanley Gold enjoys reunion with Jackson Bend

Trainer Stanley Gold hopes Jackson Bend, who dominated at Calder in 2009, can show that success again in the Smile Sprint Handicap on Saturday.

Big Blue Kitten captures United Nations Handicap

Big Blue Kitten, ridden by Joe Bravo, blew past pacesetter Little Mike down the stretch to win Saturday's $500,000 United Nations Handicap at Monmouth Park.

Game On Dude successfully defends Hollywood Gold Cup

Odds-on favorite Game On Dude successfully defended his crown in Saturday's $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. The 6-year-old gelding becomes the third horse to win multiple Gold Cups.

Flat Out drives to victory in Suburban Handicap

Even-money favorite Flat Out took the lead on the final turn and drove to victory at Belmont Park in Saturday's $350,000 Suburban Handicap. It was the fifth win at Belmont in six starts for Flat Out.

Bahamian Squall outlasts Trinniberg in Smile Sprint

Bahamian Squall held off champion sprinter Trinniberg down the stretch to capture Saturday's $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap at Calder Race Course.

Up With the Birds favored in 154th Queen's Plate

Up With the Birds, filly Nipissing and Dynamic Sky are the top three choices for Sunday's $1 million Queens Plate at Woodbine. This will be the 154th running of the 1 1/4-mile stakes, Canadas most prestigious horse race.

Flat Out versus four in Suburban Handicap

Flat Out will try to begin another Belmont Park winning streak with Saturday's $350,000 Suburban Handicap. The 7-year-old will face four challengers in the 1 1/8-mile stakes.