Bob Hill – Handicapping

by Bob Hill, TSV staff writer Now that the smoke from the Canadian fires has subsided to an acceptable level we can turn our attention to what should be a competitive Belmont Stakes. This race could lend some clarity to the ranking of this crop of three-year-olds if one of the...

By Rick Francis — This year’s 155th Running of the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes, also marks the 50th Anniversary of one of sports greatest moments, Secretariat’s legendary 31 length victory in the “Test of the Champion”. A field of nine 3-year olds will...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont Park Notes G1 Belmont Stakes contestant Tapit Trice could provide Pope with breakthrough score Joseph O’Brien back to the flat with High Definition in G2 Belmont Gold Cup Bay Storm seeks elusive graded triumph in G3 Intercontinental G1 Belmont...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont Park Notes G1 Belmont Stakes contestant Tapit Trice could provide Pope with breakthrough score Joseph O’Brien back to the flat with High Definition in G2 Belmont Gold Cup Bay Storm seeks elusive graded triumph in G3 Intercontinental G1 Belmont...

Thursday, June 8, 2023 GERRYMANDER HEADS SATURDAY’S LADY SECRET STAKES FIELD WITH POSSIBLE EYE ON GRADE 3 MOLLY PITCHER ON JULY 22 OCEANPORT, N.J. – After working with Gerrymander over the winter at Payson Park Thoroughbred Training Center in Indiantown, Fla., Luis Cabrera can...

Belmont Grade 1 Stakes Previews Recent Grade 1 winners Up to the Mark, Red Knight mix it up in G1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan By Michael Adolphson ELMONT, N.Y. – Recent Grade 1 winners Up to the Mark and Red Knight top a decade of contenders for Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont Park Notes Angel of Empire attempts to buck a 132-year drought in G1 Belmont Stakes Brisset believes Federal Judge has the conviction to capture G1 Woody Stephens Slew of Belmont Stakes Day contenders gallop for Cox G1 Belmont Stakes contenders...

Champion Forte; G1 Preakness winner National Treasure; G1 winners Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire headline G1 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets By Ryan Martin ELMONT, N.Y – A competitive nine-horse field that includes 2022 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Forte, Grade 1 Preakness Stakes...

By Mary Eddy —- ELMONT, N.Y. – The touching story of Godolphin’s homebred Cody’s Wish is made even more so with each victory he adds to his accomplished resume. The 5-year-old son of Curlin will look to build upon an already memorable list of achievements for Hall of Fame...