Title Role held on by the slimmest of margins to win the Belmont Derby (G1T) July 4 at Saratoga Race Course over West End Kid for trainers Simon and Ed Crisford.

Trainer Steve Asmussen sees some similarities between Booked and the 2-year-old colt's sire Yaupon.

Kensington Lane, acquired this spring with the hope that she could become a group/grade 1 winner, makes good on those expectations by upsetting the $600,000 Belmont Oaks (G1T) July 4 at Saratoga.

Trainer Steve Asmussen sees some similarities between Booked and the 2-year-old colt's sire, Yaupon.

John Parisella, a colorful horseman who trained winners over 47 consecutive years during a career that produced 1,241 victories, dies at age 85.

Constitution River picks up his second group 1 victory when taking the July 4 Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown Park.

Haras du Hoguenet announced Motivator's death July 4. The son of Montjeu, who had just completed his 20th season at stud, is believed to have died from a suspected heart attack July 3.

Colonial Downs and Monmouth Park cancel racing July 4 because of sweltering heat.

Karl Boyes Stakes

Sharp Susan Stakes