Golden Soul still recuperating from Kentucky Derby

Finishing second in the Kentucky Derby in the slop proved to be extremely taxing for Golden Soul. The 3-year-old, trained by Dallas Stewart, is preparing for a start in the Belmont Stakes at his trainer's Churchill Downs barn. 1369515636

Fort Larned has workout for Foster Handicap

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Fort Larned put in a workout Friday morning at Churchill Downs as he prepares for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap on June 15.

Flat Out leads field for Met Mile

Flat Out, trained by Bill Mott, will try to remain undefeated at Belmont Park when he takes on eight challengers in the $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap (Met Mile) on Memorial Day.

Up the Backstretch: Lukas still beaming after Preakness win

It may have been his fifth time winning the Preakness Stakes, but Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas didn't feel any less happy than if it had been the first time.

Orb returns to track ahead of 145th Belmont Stakes

Thursday morning marked the return to the track of Kentucky Derby winner Orb. The 3-year-old colt, fourth in the Preakness Stakes, galloped a mile at Belmont Park with exercise rider Jennifer Patterson.

Game On Dude working his way back

Santa Anita Handicap winner Game On Dude has begun workouts and is on target for the Hollywood Gold Cup thus summer.

International and E.P. Taylor set for late October

Woodbine Race Course released its complete stakes schedule for 2013, with significant changes to major races.

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Noe Jr. | 1928-2013

Former Calder Race Course president Kenny Noe Jr. dies from heart failure

Kenny Noe Jr. inherited a course that was ‘all mud’ and transferred it into a racing showplace during his tenure from 1979 to 1990.

Palace Malice gets Smith for Belmont Stakes

Kentucky Derby pacesetter Palace Malice will run in the 145th Belmont Stakes on June 8 with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith in the saddle.

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Pletcher pair workout ahead of Met Mile

Discreet Dancer and Cross Traffic will represent the stable of trainer Todd Pletcher in Monday's $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap (Met Mile) at Belmont Park.

Veterans put in solid workouts

A quartet of stakes winning thoroughbreds posted Tuesday morning workouts ahead of possible starts Memorial Day in the Met Mile at Belmont Park.

Husbands sidelined with broken leg

Veteran jockey Patrick Husbands underwent surgery Tuesday after suffering injuries Monday at Woodbine.

Up the Backstretch: The Big O's likely for Belmont Stakes

Now that the Triple Crown will not be won for the 35th consecutive year, attention can focus solely on the pending field for the 145th Belmont Stakes on June 8.

Orb joined by Oxbow in 3-year-old poll

Preakness Stakes champ Oxbow has jumped into second-place behind Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the current NTRA 3-year-old Poll. Reigning Horse of the year Wise Dan continues to lead the way in the national rankings.

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Close it Out wins Champali Stakes at Calder

Close it Out rolled to an easy victory in the Champali Stakes, and trainer Steve Towne has plans to make it a big year for the horse.

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Close It Out heads into Champali Stakes

The consistent sprint stakes veteran Close It Out and the speedy stakes newcomer Wickersheim head the field for Saturday’s $55,000 Champali Stakes at Calder Casino & Race Course.

Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.

10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond

There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes - either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, or another horse pulls an upset and prevents a shot at history.