With the first half of the thoroughbred racing season complete along with all of the
Triple Crown races, it is time to look ahead to the last half of the calendar.

Thoroughbred Racing

Thoroughbred Racing July-December

DateRaceTrack
July 2, 2022Stephen Foster HandicapSanta Anita
July 2, 2022Belmont OaksBelmont Park
July 16, 2022Diana StakesSaratoga
July 23, 2022Haskell StakesMonmouth
August 13, 2022Beverly D. StakesChurchill Downs
August 6, 2022Whitney HandicapSaratoga
August 13, 2022Arlington MillionChurchill Downs
September 3, 2022Pacific ClassicDel Mar
August 27, 2022Travers StakesSaratoga
August 27, 2022Sword Dancer StakesSaratoga
September 24, 2022Pennsylvania DerbyParx
September 24, 2022Cotillion StakesParx
October 1, 2022American Pharoah StakesSanta Anita
October 8, 2022Shadwell Turf MileKeeneland
October 1, 2022Breeders’ Futurity StakesKeeneland
October 8, 2022Jockey Club Gold CupBelmont Park
November 4 & 5, 2022Breeders’ CupKeeneland
November 27, 2022Clark HandicapChurchill Downs
December 3, 2022Cigar MileAqueduct
December 3, 2022Cigar Mile HandicapAqueduct
December 26, 2022La Brea StakesSanta Anita

More horse racing

These are not encompassing races. I am positive there are many more that are important Grade 2 and Grade 3 races on the calendar. Check the dates before you make plans.