Belmont Park Notes July 4th, 2019

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- • Moon Colony looks to handle G1 Belmont Derby’s distance in Saturday’s opening leg of Turf Triple • Blenheim Palace in with a shout as O’Brien’s travelers train for Turf Triple • Pavel set for Suburban; O’Neill contingent...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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Promises Fulfilled headlines G2 John A. Nerud

By Najja Thompson —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Robert Baron’s multiple graded stakes winner Promises Fulfilled will look to rebound off a fourth in the Grade 1 Runhappy Metropolitan Handicap in Saturday’s Grade 2, $300,000 John A. Nerud at Belmont Park. A...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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Concrete Rose and Newspaperofrecord renew rivalry in contentious G1 Belmont Oaks

NYRA RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Ashbrook Farm and BBN Racing’s Concrete Rose and Klaravich Stables’ Newspaperofrecord will renew their rivalry in Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational, a 1 1/4-mile test on the inner turf featuring an...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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GOLDEN BROWN SEEKING SECOND STRAIGHT STAKES WIN IN SATURDAY’S IRISH WAR CRY HANDICAP AT MONMOUTH

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – If trainer Pat McBurney had any reservations about wheeling back Golden Brown for a second straight stakes race in just 13 days, the 4-year-old gelding gave a swift kick to those doubts – almost literally. “He broke his rings and his yoke...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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Turf Trinity series commences with Saturday’s G1 Belmont Derby to highlight Stars & Stripes Racing Festival

By Brian Bohl —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Imperial Racing millionaire Plus Que Parfait already has bested a talented field of international contenders on dirt when he captured the Group 2 UAE Derby in March. The Brendan Walsh trainee will look for similar success as he...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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CHRIS EMIGH GETS WIN NUMBER 4,000 THURSDAY AT ARLINGTON

By Grant LagRange —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 4, 2019) – Chris Emigh secured win number 4,000 on Thursday at Arlington International Racecourse aboard Mr. Haney in the first race of the day. Emigh, who had been sitting on 3,999 wins since June 29, was scheduled to ride...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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Catholic Boy goes back to dirt in Saturday’s G2 Suburban

By Ryan Martin —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Ultra consistent Catholic Boy has won at the highest level on both dirt and turf and will now go for back-to-back graded stakes triumphs on both surfaces when breaking from the rail against ten others in Saturday’s 133rd running...
Posted On 05 Jul 2019
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Belmont: Sue’s Fortune headlines compact G3 Victory Ride

NYRA RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Fortune Farm’s homebred Sue’s Fortune will look to add a second graded win to her credentials in Friday’s Grade 3, $150,000 Victory Ride, a 6 1/2-furlong dirt sprint for sophomore fillies at Belmont Park. Trained by...
Posted On 02 Jul 2019
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Gulfstream: Salute the Colonel Commands Respect in Gulfstream’s July 4th Stakes

By David Joseph —- Salute the Colonel Commands Respect in Gulfstream’s July 4th Stakes Distance Suits Orseno Trainee in 1 1/2-Mile Turf Route Free Fireworks, Walking Ring Party, Photo Booth, Food & Drink Specials HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Patricia Generazio’s Salute the...
Posted On 02 Jul 2019
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Clement sends out stakes-winning pair for $100K River Memories

By Ryan Martin ELMONT, N.Y. – A deep field of a dozen fillies and mares plus one also eligible entrant has been assembled for the $100,000 River Memories over the Widener turf course, slated for Friday afternoon at Belmont Park. Trainer Christophe Clement will saddle a pair...
Posted On 02 Jul 2019
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