"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.
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.
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
Sightseek shows her class over a wet surface with a runaway win in the Ogden Phipps Handicap.
Coyote Lakes wins the marathon Gallant Fox Handicap for the third time in a row.
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.
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.
Humorous Lady, Boston Bull find the slop to their liking in Astarita, Cowdin.
Saturday's Belmont Stakes Day under card is a rich and varied assortment of four top quality stakes events.
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.
Does War Emblem fit the profile of a typical Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner?
