2012 Belmont Stakes Wrap
Lenny Shulman recaps the exciting 2012 Belmont Stakes won by Union Rags. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
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2012 Belmont Stakes Press Conference
Trainer Michael Matz and Jockey John Velazquez answer questions after Union Rags' victory in the 2012 Belmont Stakes. Watch Video
No Rust for Acclamation in Whittingham Return
Acclamation, last year's champion old horse, made his long-awaited return to action with a front-running victory in the $250,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IT) at Betfair Hollywood Park June 9.
Haskin's Belmont Rept: A Day With Union Rags
A photo gallery of a typical morning with Belmont Stakes contender Union Rags. read blog
Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont
Union Rags, closing with urgency along the rail under John Velazquez, got up in the final couple of strides to win a heart-pounding finish over Paynter in the 2012 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 9.
Desert Blanc Wins Manhattan Stretch Duel
Making his second start in the U.S., Desert Blanc won a stretch duel with Papaw Bodie to win the Woodford Reserve Manhattan (gr. IT), the turf marathon on the June 9 Belmont Stakes card.
Woody Stephens Belongs to Trinniberg
The son of Teuflesberg wired a 10-horse field in the grade II Woody Stephens Stakes.
Betfair Hollywood Park to Cut Purses June 14
Due to a drop in wagering handle from all sources, Betfair Hollywood Park announced June 9 that it is reducing purses beginning June 14.
Tapitsfly Wires a Tough Just a Game Field
The 5-year-old Tapit mare holds off even-money favorite Winter Memories.
Caixa Eletronica Rallies to Win True North
Caixa Eletronica took advantage of a blistering early pace to rally in the stretch for a three-quarters of a length victory in the True North Handicap (gr. II) on the Belmont Stakes card June 8.
My Gi Gi Nips Lady of Shamrock in Honeymoon
My Gi Gi grabbed the lead in the final strides and held off the overwhelming favorite Lady of Shamrock by a nose for her first stakes victory in the $150,00 Honeymoon Handicap (gr. IIT) June 9 on the turf at Hollywood Park.
Ceremony to Honor I'll Have Another Changed
The New York Racing Association announced early June 9 that plans to have now-retired top 3-year-old I'll Have Another lead the post parade for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) were being canceled.
THS: The Belmont Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Belmont Stakes. Sponsored by TVG. Watch Video
Haskin's Belmont Report: Leftovers
We won't even begin to express our disappointment and disgust over the scratch of I'll Have Another. All we will do for now is kill the paragraphs already written and leave the leftovers. This is what is left of the Belmont. Read Blog
Union Rags Early Belmont Favorite
With a little more than $39,000 wagered in advance in the win pool on the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Union Rags was a slight favorite over Dullahan early June 9.
Richard's Kid Posts Smart Win in U.S. Return
Multiple grade I winner Richard's Kid was victorious in his first start in the United States in more than 20 months, romping by 7 1/4 lengths at Betfair Hollywood Park in the $71,650 Prove It Stakes on the night of June 8.
Equine Ration Balancer Pellets Explained
As research has advanced our understanding of equine nutrition, we now know more about how best to meet our horse's nutritional needs. One feed option that owners may notice on the shelves of their local feed store is a ration balancer. This pelleted feed option might have a place in your horse's diet, so let's explain how it is used.
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