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By Marina Bui —- AT THE POST LIVE KICKS OFF 2018 SARATOGA RACING MEET WITH NICK ZITO, SOL KUMIN & MANUEL FRANCO ON ESPN SPORTS RADIO & LIVE ON-LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN SARATOGA SPRINGS Thursday, July 19 at the Parting Glass Pub from 8-9 p.m. ET Presented by NYRA Bets...

NYRA RELEASE —- Opening Day to be highlighted by debut of new hospitality area The Stretch SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Racing fans will be greeted by a series of exciting new attractions, perennial-favorite events and world-class thoroughbred racing when they return to...

TSV Staff Selection —- Race 8) 1&1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf) Belmont Oaks Invitational S. Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 Post Time: ( 5:46)/ 4:46/ 3:46/ 2:46 1) Significant Form (Brown/Ortiz, I); owns a win and a last out second here; solid grass workout and extra distance, both...

By Bob Hill TSV Staff Writer —- One way to make money on the Belmont Stakes is to play against Justify (1), and cash if he loses. Another way is to play Justify in an exacta paired with the long shots, and cash when a long shot places. A third way is to play the Pick 5...

By Bob Hill TSV Staff Writer —- Other than one saver bet, I am not recommending you play against Justify (7) in the Preakness Stakes. If the race is formful (a most likely scenario), even the trifecta may offer a very low payout. I’m going to take a shot in the trifecta...

By Najja Thompson —- Joe Bravo; NYRA Photo ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association has announced Joe Bravo as the 2018 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award, the prestigious honor awarded to jockeys who exemplify extraordinary sportsmanship and...