race

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Just as Churchill Downs did for the Kentucky Derby and Laurel Park did two weeks later for the Preakness, Saratoga Race Course has scheduled 14 races Saturday, highlighted by the Belmont Stakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Ridden again by Jose Ortiz, the Kentucky Derby winner overcame a moderate pace in the Belmont Stakes and outfinished Commandment to win a thrilling Belmont Stakes by 1¼ lengths at Saratoga Race Course.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Among those taking part were Race Across the World participants, who raced in memory of former contestant Sam Gardiner, who died in a crash near Manchester a year ago.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Their Scouse charm warmed the hearts of seven million viewers and now the example set by Race Across the World winners Jo and Kush is impacting their former school.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In the Space Race, the Soviets were still winning.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson