Belmont Stakes: Track Conditions Belmont Eve
Claire Novak takes a look at the track conditions on June 7, Belmont Stakes Eve. Watch Video
Articles posted June 7, 2013
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Illinois Makes ADW Legal Again
Advance deposit wagering companies were accepting wagers from Illinois residents June 7.
English to Direct Sales for Louisiana Company
The Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana has retained Daren English to serve as sales director for its 2013 annual yearling sale to be held Sept. 24 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, La.
Belmont Eve: Dealing with a Soupy Track
On the day before the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), horsemen were primarily trying to make the best of things as steady showers dampened conditions--if not spirits--around New York's Belmont Park.
Deep Closing Calidoscopio Captures Brooklyn
Breeders' Cup Marathon victor Calidoscopio, 22 lengths off the pace, caught up with seven opponents on a sloppy track to take the $200,000 Brooklyn Handicap (gr. II) June 7 at rainy Belmont Park.
Souper Speedy Awarded Jaipur Victory Via DQ
After winning his previous start by more than 10 lengths, Souper Speedy found a different route to the winner's circle June 7 in the $147,000 Jaipur Stakes over a sloppy track at rainy Belmont Park.
New York Post Eliminates Racing Coverage
The New York Post fired three horse racing reporters June 7, one day before the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I), and will no longer have staff cover the sport.
Belmont: Why They Can Win, Why They Can't
Here's a rundown of the field for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with reasons each contender could get the money... and why they might not.
Classic Rubber Match in This Year's Belmont
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will send out a classic winner in Oxbow against another classic winner in Orb in this year's $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8 at Belmont Park.
Belmont Stakes News Minute: 06/07/2013
Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including Freedom Child, Incognito, and the weather. Watch Video
About $400,000 Raised at Belmont Event
The Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration held at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain in New York City June 6 raised approximately $400,000 with approximately 300 people in attendance.
NYRA Places Secretariat Belmont Margin Pole
The New York Racing Association has placed a blue-and-white striped pole inside the main track that marks 31 lengths from the finish line, the margin of Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Boisterous in Good Spot for Monmouth Stakes
Multiple graded-stakes winner Boisterous heads a noteworthy field in the $200,000 Monmouth Stakes (gr. IIT) for Phipps Stable and trainer Shug McGaughey June 9 at Monmouth Park.
Belmont Stakes: Overanalyze at Belmont Park
Overanalyze at Belmont Park on June 7, one day before the Belmont Stakes. Watch Video
Ohio Tracks With VLTs Have Productive May
Ohio's two operating racetrack casinos reported revenue increases in May when compared with the previous month, according to Ohio Lottery Commission documents.
Pletcher to Saddle Record Five Belmont Horses
Todd Pletcher will set a record if all five 3-year-olds he entered start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), but the multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer is most concerned about the race result.
Haskin's Belmont Report: Belmont Brain Teaser
- By Steve Haskin
It's time to try to analyze this year's Belmont Stakes. read blog
Incognito Looking for Recognition in Belmont
Although his past performance lines don't jump off the page, his pedigree does, and so Godolphin is running Incognito in the Belmont Stakes, hoping the A.P. Indy colt runs to his promise and his bloodlines.
Belmont Stakes: Todd Pletcher
Trainer Todd Pletcher talks about his five Belmont starters on the day before the race. Watch Video
Live Blog - Friday, June 7 at NOON EDT
The transcript for the Live Blog is now available. Read Transcript
736 Lots Cataloged for Tattersalls July Sale
Tattersalls in Newmarket, England, has cataloged 736 lots, up from last year's 678 horses, for its July sale scheduled for July 10-12.
Butler Faces Charges for Steroid Use
The British trainer has been formerly charged by the British Horseracing Authority for using steroids illegally. The date of the hearing has not been set.
Bramlage Back as Belmont AAEP On-Call Vet
Dr. Larry Bramalge is back as the AAEP on-call vet for the final Triple Crown race after sitting out the first two following an incident at Churchill Downs.
Colonial Downs Begins Meet With Full Fields
Colonial Downs kicks off its 2013 meet June 8 with full fields for turf racing and three steeplechase events highlighted by the grade III David L. "Zeke" Ferguson Memorial Stakes.
Locksmith Smart Plays Handicapping Analysis
- By Pete Denk
Use handicapper Pete Denk's expert analysis of this weekend's major races to unlock the pari-mutuel window successfully! Order Report
Sahara Sky Taps Pleasant Bicoastal Success
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Conceived in Kentucky, foaled in Florida, and trained in Southern California, Sahara Sky made another cross-country journey to secure his first grade I victory.
Using Vital Signs to Monitor Racehorses
Dr. Scott Palmer explains how vital signs are used to monitor racehorses during and after training. Watch Video
Equine Muscle Matters Reviewed
Most horse owners appreciate the sight of a well-muscled horse, along with the time and effort riders or trainers must commit to helping that animal fill out. But chances are, fewer owners consider the factors within a horse's body that allow him to build—or lose—muscle mass.
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