The second day of 2025 racing at Royal Ascot in England delivered a flashy performance from a promising juvenile and a bevy of exciting finishes.

Longshots surprised in the two Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifiers on Tuesday’s opening-day card at Royal Ascot in England, while favorites starred in the day’s other two group stakes.

Vahva will seek to win the Chicago (G2) for the second consecutive year on Saturday night's Downs After Dark program at Churchill Downs. The Grade 1 winner faces 10 rivals in the seven-furlong race.

An impressive stakes winner at Oaklawn two starts previously, Clever Again will try to bounce back in Saturday's $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) after a rough trip in the Preakness (G1). The speedy colt tops a 10-horse field at Thistledown.

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After winning the American Turf (G1) at Churchill Downs, Zulu Kingdom will look to add Friday's Penn Mile (G3) to his laurels. The night racing card also includes the Penn Oaks for fillies, which is headed by unbeaten Laurelin

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Thoroughbred racing trainer/jockey stats in North America for June 17, 2025

Thoroughbred racing trainer stats in North America for June 17, 2025