Horse Racing

3:32 PM ET A number of jockeys took a knee before horse racing resumed at Belmont Park on Wednesday. Including the jockeys, nearly 20 people were seen kneeling as part of a moment of silence. The display appeared to be a show of solidarity with protesters throughout the United States in the wake of George

2:24 PM ET Associated Press Arrogate, winner of the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic and the champion 3-year-old male that year on his way to becoming North America’s all-time leading money earner, has died. He was seven. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. The Lexington, Kentucky, breeding farm said it was unclear

5:28 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Nadal, one of trainer Bob Baffert’s early favorites for the rescheduled Triple Crown, injured his ankle after a workout at Santa Anita on Thursday and is out of contention for the series. The 3-year-old colt suffered a left front condylar fracture, Baffert said in a phone interview.

2:08 PM ET Associated Press DEL MAR, Calif. — Del Mar will open its summer racing season on July 10 without fans in attendance and follow safety protocols to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club said it will race on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays pending the approval of the

5:14 PM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The final deadline to nominate horses to the rescheduled Triple Crown series is June 3. Owners and trainers can make 3-year-old thoroughbreds eligible for the three-race series at a cost of $3,000. That’s half the original price as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which is forcing

11:53 AM ET Associated Press The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved Keeneland’s request for a five-day, spectator-free meet July 8-12 that will allow the running of marquee prep races for the rescheduled Kentucky Derby and Oaks. Keeneland canceled its 16-day spring meet in March amid public health concerns because of the coronavirus outbreak. That

1:03 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to multiple reports. The New York Times and Louisville Courier-Journal on Tuesday cited unidentified sources in reporting the positive tests occurred during the recent meet at Oaklawn

4:57 PM ET Associated Press ARCADIA, Calif. — Horses are thundering down the stretch again at Santa Anita. There are no fans or owners cheering them on. No photos in the winner’s circle. No bets placed at the track’s windows. Still, it’s a win for the sport to be back racing against the backdrop of

4:21 PM ET Associated Press Jockeys and stalls handlers in Britain will be required to wear masks when horse racing hopes to resume next month during the coronavirus pandemic. The British Horseracing Authority is hoping to get government approval to return on June 1 for the first time since March. Completion of an online education

11:31 AM ET The Belmont Stakes will take place “in the month of June” and be shortened from its traditional length of 1 1/2 miles, Michael Dubb, a member of the New York Racing Association’s board of director says. Dubb made the announcement on ESPN Audio’s “In The Gate” podcast, which is likely to be