Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Mo Donegal, Nest breeze in company for G1 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets We the People sails through half-mile drill for G1 Belmont Stakes Skippylongstocking breezes for G1 Belmont Stakes Rich Strike gallops over fast going for G1 Belmont Stakes...
Posted On 05 Jun 2022
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Hawkish looks to regain winning ways in Saturday’s $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes at Monmouth Park

By Tom Luicci —- TONER-TRAINED HAWKISH LOOKS TO REGAIN WINNING WAYS IN SATURDAY’S CLIFF HANGER STAKES AT MONMOUTH PARK OCEANPORT, N.J. – It was shortly after trainer Jimmy Toner nominated Hawkish to Saturday’s $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes at Monmouth Park that he happened...
Posted On 26 May 2022
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SANTA ANITA: CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH DAY PREVIEWS

By Mike Willman —- KMN RACING’S SMUGGLER’S RUN HEADS SATURDAY’S $150,000 SNOW CHIEF STAKES FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS AT 1 1/8 MILES ON TURF PRESENTED BY CITY NATIONAL BANK, RACE IS PART OF CTBA SPONSORED GOLDEN STATE SERIES ON CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH DAY ARCADIA, Calif. (May 2...
Posted On 26 May 2022
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Clement trio Derrynane, Breeze Easy and Anador loom large in G3 Soaring Softly

By Keith McCalmont —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Christophe Clement will saddle a trio of formidable contenders in Derrynane, Breeze Easy and Anador in Saturday’s Grade 3, $100,000 Soaring Softly, a seven-furlong sprint for sophomore fillies over the Widener turf, at Belmont...
Posted On 26 May 2022
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Preakness 147: Luna Belle Carries Late Breeder’s Legacy to Black-Eyed Susan (G2)

By David Joseph —- Luna Belle Carries Late Breeder’s Legacy to Black-Eyed Susan (G2) ‘I Think of Him Every Race:’ Daughter Deborah Says of Fred Greene Jr. BALTIMORE – Of all the pictures on Deborah Greene’s phone, there’s one that holds the most special of meanings. Taken...
Posted On 19 May 2022
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147th Preakness Stakes: Dress Smart, Dress Comfortably; Race Selections

By Kelly Rae Coroy —- While the Kentucky Derby showcased more of the traditional look of wide brim hats and elegant dresses, the Preakness Stakes is more suited to glamor and trendier fashion. The look that dominated Derby Day are still a very acceptable but closely cropped...
Posted On 17 May 2022
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147th Preakness 2022: Field, post positions, jockeys, odds

PP Preakness 2022 ML Trainer Jockey Sire 1 Simplification 6-1 Antonio Sano John Velázquez Gun Runner 2 Creative Minister* 10-1 Kenny McPeek Brian Hernandez Jr. Creative Cause 3 Fenwick 50-1 Kevin McKathan Florent Géroux Curlin 4 Secret Oath (f) 9-2 D. Wayne Lukas Luis Sáez...
Posted On 16 May 2022
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Belmont Park Notes – 05/15

NYRA PRESS RELASE —– Belmont Park Notes Jockey Trevor McCarthy basking in glow of first G1 victory in $700K Man o’ War Rougir G1 New York bound following triumphant debut for Brown We the People registers 103 Beyer Speed Figure; will remain at Belmont to prepare for...
Posted On 16 May 2022
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Sunday, May 15, 2022

By Ed Golden —- SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 BLINKERS BACK ON HAPPY JACK FOR PREAKNESS MONSTER MEMORIAL DAY IS SET FOR SANTA ANITA POWELL HOPES TO KEEP WINNING IN MIZDIRECTION MALIBU WINNER FLIGHTLINE TO WORK MONDAY HAPPY JACK ‘IN GOOD SHAPE’ FOR PREAKNESS Happy Jack, who finished...
Posted On 16 May 2022
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148TH KENTUCKY DERBY PICKS

By Bob Hill TSV Feature Writer —- Kentucky Derby post positions were drawn on Monday, and the field is set for the 148th Run for the Roses. As always, the Derby is the penultimate handicapping challenge. Here’s wishing good luck to all. 1 – Mo Donegal (10-1) – trained...
Posted On 06 May 2022
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