Correll’s Corner: Belmont Stakes, no “Big Sandy”, no “Test of the Champion”

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview TRINITY, Fla. – The 156th Belmont Stakes will not be “The Test of Champions” this year, it will be just another mile-and-a-quarter race at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. Because of the renovation work at Belmont Park the...
Posted On 06 Jun 2024
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Thursday, June 6, 2024

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 STAKES-CALIBER OLDER HORSES MEET IN FRIDAY FEATURE 10-RACE CARD, INFIELD PARTY, WINE TASTING AND MORE SATURDAY FRESU, HERNANDEZ DEADLOCKED IN JOCKEY’S RACE FUELED BY CARRYOVER, SUNDAY’S $1 PICK 6 RETURNS $16,593 Agency; Benoit...
Posted On 06 Jun 2024
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Gulfstream: In a Jam Gets New Look for Saturday’s Not Surprising

By David Joseph —- In a Jam Gets New Look for Saturday’s Not Surprising Welcome Back Gives Turf Another Try in Martha Washington HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A two-time winner during this year’s Championship Meet, Gary Barber’s In a Jam will have a new look in Saturday’s $95,000...
Posted On 06 Jun 2024
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Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Notes 06/05

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Notes Evvie Jets takes on a tall task in G1 Just a Game Antiquarian schools at the gate ahead of G1 Belmont Stakes New York-breds The Wine Steward, My Mane Squeeze gear up for respective G1s for Maker G1-winner Al Riffa...
Posted On 06 Jun 2024
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Star-studded cast to line up for G1 Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Star-studded cast to line up for G1 Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap National Treasure; Nicole Thomas Photo SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Multiple Grade 1-winning millionaires White Abarrio and National Treasure, both returning from a jaunt to the Middle...
Posted On 04 Jun 2024
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Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Notes 06/04

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Notes G1 Kentucky Derby-winner Mystik Dan gallops over Saratoga main track Seize the Grey in pole position for G1 Belmont Stakes Trombetta turf sprinters in strong form for Belmont Stakes Racing...
Posted On 04 Jun 2024
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Champions Idiomatic and Pretty Mischievous rematch in G1 Ogden Phipps presented by Ford

strong>Champions Idiomatic and Pretty Mischievous rematch in G1 Ogden Phipps presented by Ford By Michael Adolphson SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The heavyweights of the dirt filly and mare division will go Round 2 on Saturday when 2023 Champions Idiomatic and Pretty Mischievous...
Posted On 04 Jun 2024
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Star of Mystery looks to beat the boys in G1 Jaipur presented by Resolute Racing

By Christian Abdo —- Star of Mystery looks to beat the boys in G1 Jaipur presented by Resolute Racing SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Trainer Charlie Appleby will hold a strong hand with Godolphin’s British-bred filly Star of Mystery and Irish-bred Grade 1-winner Mischief Magic in...
Posted On 04 Jun 2024
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Belmont at Saratoga: Grade 1’s Woody Stephens, Manhattan Previews

Book’em Danno headlines a strong G1 Woody Stephens presented by Mohegan Sun By Christian Abdo —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Atlantic Six Racing’s Book’em Danno headlines a speedy 12-horse field in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Woody Stephens presented by Mohegan Sun, a...
Posted On 04 Jun 2024
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BELMONT STAKES 156: SIERRA LEONE 9/5 MORNING LINE FAVE

156TH Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets Grade I 1&1/4m Dirt $2,000,000 3yo 6:41 PM EDT PP Horse Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L 1) Seize the Grey (KY) Jaime A. Torres 126 D. Wayne Lukas 8/1 2) Resilience (KY) Junior Alvarado 126 William I. Mott 10/1 3) Mystik Dan (KY) Brian...
Posted On 04 Jun 2024
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