by HorseMinute.com | May 18, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 horse racing season is marked by dramatic storylines and unexpected contenders reshaping the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup narratives. Golden Tempo emerged as an overnight sensation after a stunning Kentucky Derby upset, becoming the face of the season and...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Nineteen MPs from various parties have written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy urging her to halt the Gambling Commission’s rollout of controversial affordability checks on gamblers, warning these measures could severely damage the horseracing industry. The MPs,...
by HorseMinute.com | May 17, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Daily Racing Form expert handicapper Kenny Peck provides his analysis and projected top three finishers for each race on the Monday, May 18 card at Parx Racing. His best bet of the day is Walk Away Joe in Race 2, with Amity Road and Book Runner rounding out his top...
by HorseMinute.com | May 16, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 151st Preakness Stakes, Maryland’s premier horse racing event, was held at Laurel Park instead of its traditional Pimlico Race Course location, drawing thousands of enthusiastic fans. The race saw the two-year-old Napoleon Solo, ridden by jockey Paco Lopez,...
by HorseMinute.com | May 16, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Napoleon Solo, a horse doubted by many including his own connections, triumphed in the 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, overcoming skepticism about his ability to handle the 1 3/16-mile distance. Trained by Chad Summers and ridden by jockey Paco Lopez, Napoleon...
by HorseMinute.com | May 16, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Preakness Stakes, marking the 151st running of the race, will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland for the first time due to construction at Pimlico Race Course. The $2 million race, the shortest of the Triple Crown events at 1 3/16 miles, features a full field...
