CASA Farm-bred Curalina Faces Phipps Rivals
Curalina joins Stopchargingmaria, Sheer Drama, Cavorting, and others in a short but strong field June 11 at Belmont Park.
Paul Volponi
True North Stakes Has Rich History
The $250,000 True North Stakes (gr. II), to be run June 11 as part of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) program, has quietly become one of the nation's premier stakes sprints with a rich history of speedy, talented, and memorable winners.
Triple Crown Tales: A Horse Named Sue
Long before Olympic gold-medalist Bruce Jenner transformed into Caitlyn Jenner, for a brief period of time in the late-summer of 1976, future undefeated Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew was mistakenly identified.
Rival Jockeys Have Visions of Beating Chrome
"Most likely (California Chrome) will be in front of us early on," said Rajiv Maragh, rider of Wicked Strong. "...We'll have to go by in the stretch. I've had a couple of dreams the last few nights that I pass him.
Migliore Says Belmont Pitfalls Await Espinoza
Victor Espinoza has been a model of consistency aboard California Chrome, but Belmont Park presents unique challenges during the running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), said NYRA analyst and retired rider Richard Migliore.
Angel Cordero's Last Ride (blog)
- By Paul Volponi
John Velazquez and his mentor Angel Cordero Jr. were involved in a terrible on-track accident 20 years ago that finished Cordero's Hall of Fame career. read blog
Belmont Park Race Report: Sight to See
Sightseek shows her class over a wet surface with a runaway win in the Ogden Phipps Handicap.
Aqueduct Race Report: Coyote Catches Fox
Coyote Lakes wins the marathon Gallant Fox Handicap for the third time in a row.
Volponi (the Writer) on Volponi (the Horse)
- By Paul Volponi
By Paul Volponi -- Paul Volponi, a New York-based correspondent for The Blood-Horse, recalls his meeting with P. G. Johnson and how a Classic winning horse was named for him.
Volponi (the Writer) on Volponi (the Horse)
By Paul Volponi -- Paul Volponi, a New York-based correspondent for The Blood-Horse, recalls his meeting with P. G. Johnson and how a Classic winning horse was named for him.
Belmont Park Race Report: Lady of Slop
Humorous Lady, Boston Bull find the slop to their liking in Astarita, Cowdin.
Manhattan Tops Belmont Day Undercard; Post Positions for Each Stake
Saturday's Belmont Stakes Day under card is a rich and varied assortment of four top quality stakes events.
High Profile Jocks, Fillies Vie in Acorn
Friday's 1-mile Acorn (gr. I), the first leg of the Triple Tiara at Belmont Park, boasts a showdown between star 3-year-old fillies Bella Bellucci and You.
Handicapping the Belmont: Profile of the Typical Winner
Does War Emblem fit the profile of a typical Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner?
Most Popular Stories
- California Chrome Draws Rail in Awesome Again
- 'Cleopatra' Looking to Reign in Chandelier
- Runhappy Faces Five in Ack Ack
- Jockey Collins Suffers Paralysis After Spill
- Beholder, Stellar Wind Renew Rivalry
- Colonel John Sold, to Stand in Korea in 2017
- Flintshire Rolls Into Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
- Racing's Stars Set for Santa Anita Saturday
- Snowden Death Investigation 'Inactive'
- Air Force Blue Retired to Ashford Stud
