Horse Racing News on May 24, 2013

The $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park traditionally has been one of the most prestigious races in the country, and all you have to do is go down this year's list of entries to understand why.

Grade 2 winner Kauai Katie will stretch out to take on Longines Kentucky Oaks also-rans Midnight Lucky and Close Hatches while those two turn back in distance in the $300,000 Acorn Stakes at Belmont Park on Monday, May 27.

Horsemen's groups in Oklahoma are meeting with representatives from the state's department of agriculture and veterinarians May 24 to create a plan going forward following the recent tornado that struck Moore, Okla.