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Belmont Park in Elmont, NY reopens with notable upgrades and renewed energy for the sport, with coverage touching on major races such as the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion and highlighting standout horses like Forever Young and Stradale as racing returns to its revitalized venue.
Forever Young’s trainer hinted at a final campaign early next year, possibly chasing a third Saudi Cup in February before retirement. The horse is set to race in the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont on opening day and remains a target for the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland, though retirement timing could affect long-term plans.
Banishing and Chunk of Gold will scratch from Friday’s Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont, leaving Forever Young as the short-priced favorite. Phileas Fogg is the lone speed, with Baeza likely second choice and Stars and Stripes and Render Judgment rounding out the field. The two scratches shift focus to a Lukas Classic bid for Banishing and Chunk of Gold, while the Gold Cup still offers a fees-paid berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Oct. 31.
A preview of the 2026 Travers Stakes, a Grade 1 $1.25 million race, highlighting the field, expected favorites, and current odds as analysts weigh form and potential outcomes for the mid-summer Derby.
Golden Tempo is highlighted as facing a tougher test in the Preakness fair odds, with analysts weighing contenders and potential outcomes as the race approaches.
Gulfstream Park is hosting the Pegasus World Cup with a 13-race card featuring multiple graded stakes, including the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup with $3,000,000 on the line. The favorite for the Pegasus World Cup is #7 National Treasure, while #8 First Mission and #5 Trademark are also top contenders. In the Grade 3 W. L. McKnight, #1 Francesco Clemente is the lukewarm favorite, with #7 Verstappen and #10 Rockemperor as strong contenders. Betting picks and strategies are provided for both races.