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Saratoga Springs Will Host Belmont Stakes Amid Shifts in Horse Racing

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Saratoga Springs Will Host Belmont Stakes Amid Shifts in Horse Racing

The storied track is hosting the Triple Crown race as progress around safety and increased capital investment lift the battered sport’s prospects.

By Joe Drape

Preakness Stakes Welcomes Trainer Barred From Kentucky Derby

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Preakness Stakes Welcomes Trainer Barred From Kentucky Derby

Controversy over doping and horse deaths has trailed the successful trainer for several years, but deep-pocketed owners have stuck by him.

By Joe Drape

Horse Racing Deaths Raise Questions About Sport’s Future

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Horse Racing Deaths Raise Questions About Sport’s Future

The breakdown of 12 horses in the days surrounding the celebrated race a year ago has led to existential questions about the sport and its future.

By Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert

Racehorse Deaths in Saratoga Renew Old Worries and Prompt Reforms

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Racehorse Deaths in Saratoga Renew Old Worries and Prompt Reforms

New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe.

By Joe Drape