New York-bred Tiz the Law victorious in G1 Belmont Stakes

By Brian Bohl —- Tiz the Law; Gulfstream Park File Photo ELMONT, N.Y. – The traditional playing of “New York, New York” is a hallmark of the prelude to the Belmont Stakes. Frank Sinatra’s refrain resonated strongly on Saturday, as Sackatoga...
Posted On 21 Jun 2020
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Handicapping the 152nd Belmont Stakes

By Rick Francis —- What was once the final leg of the Triple Crown and run at a distance that tested true champions is now the first jewel of racing’s Triple Crown and contested at a route many have travelled before; it’ been that kind of year. Race 10)...
Posted On 19 Jun 2020
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Belmont Saturday Grade 1’s: Woody Stephens, Acorn and Jaipur Selections

By Rick Francis —- BELMONT PARK Race 2) 7 Furlongs.G1 Woody Stephens S. Presented by Claiborne Farm PRESENTED BY CLAIBORNE FARM.FOR THREE YEAR OLDS. Post Time: (12:25)/11:25/10:25/ 9:25 Giving the edge to Echo Town (4) in this field of five sophomore speedsters....
Posted On 19 Jun 2020
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New York-bred Tiz the Law bids for history in Saturday’s 152nd Belmont Stakes

By Brian Bohl —- ELMONT, N.Y. – A history-making Saturday will see the 152nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park serve as the Triple Crown’s first leg for the first time in history. Sackatagoa Stable’s Tiz the Law headlines...
Posted On 18 Jun 2020
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SANTA ANITA STAKES PREVIEWS

By Mike Willman —- MARGOT’S BOY, INDIAN PEAK & SACRED RIDER ALL PROMINENT IN SATURDAY’S $150,000 SNOW CHIEF STAKES AT 1 1/8 MILES ON TURF SPONSORED BY THE CTBA, RACE IS PART OF LUCRATIVE GOLDEN STATE SERIES ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2020)—A trifecta of homebreds, the...
Posted On 18 Jun 2020
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Mischevious Alex streaks into G1 Woody Stephens presented by Claiborne Farm

By Keith McCalmont —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Cash is King and LC Racing’s Mischevious Alex, who captured the Grade 3 Gotham last out on March 7 at the Big A for trainer John Servis, headlines Saturday’s Grade 1, $250,000 Woody Stephens presented by Claiborne Farm....
Posted On 18 Jun 2020
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Perfect Alibi headlines talented field of seven in G1 Longines Acorn

By Alicia Wincze Hughes — ELMONT, N.Y. – Tracy Farmer’s Grade 1-winner Perfect Alibi has been ready to debut her 3-year-old form for the better part of the last few months. On Saturday, Belmont Stakes Day, the daughter of Sky Mesa will finally get the chance to...
Posted On 18 Jun 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Jungle Runner posts final breeze for G1 Belmont Stakes Mischevious Alex breezes in preparation for G1 Woody Stephens presented by Claiborne Farm Water White training forwardly into G1 Longines Acorn ELMONT, N.Y. – Calumet Farm’s Jungle...
Posted On 18 Jun 2020
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MULTIPLE GRADED STAKES WINNER FACTOR THIS TOPS GRADE II, $200,000 WISE DAN

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, June 17, 2020) – Gaining Ground Racing’s three-time stakes winner Factor This will lead a field of 11 older horses that entered Saturday’s 31st running of the $200,000 Wise Dan presented by Ford (Grade II) at Churchill Downs....
Posted On 18 Jun 2020
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Casse duo Jack and Noah and Old Chestnut headline Friday’s $80K Sir Cat

By Keith McCalmont —- Keeneland File Photo ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Mark Casse, elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in May, will send out stakes-winners Jack and Noah and Old Chestnut in Friday’s $80,000 Sir Cat, a six-furlong turf sprint for...
Posted On 16 Jun 2020
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