Horse Racing News on September 25, 2013

The $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park Sept. 28 will provide racing fans with a couple of intriguing angles.

Champion Royal Delta looks to defend her status as the racing world's star female against the brilliant 3-year-old Princess of Sylmar Sept. 28 in the $400,000 Beldame Invitational at Belmont Park.

When the Breeders' Cup World Championships returns to Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, several key areas of the grandstand will sport new, updated looks, including the Chandelier Room in the turf club.

Trainer Al Stall Jr. said the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park Sept. 29 will be the last start of the season for Departing, winner of the Sept. 7 Super Derby last time out.

Richard's Kid, two-time winner of the Pacific Classic and of six total graded stakes through a 47-start career, has been retired due to a slight tendon tear.

TwinSpires.com announced Sept. 24 that it is suspending wagering activity from Texas residents effective Wednesday, Sept. 25, following the dismissal of a federal lawsuit in which it challenged that state's ban on Internet gambling.