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Belmont Doings: 'It's a Tote Board Race'

Every day seems to bring a new Belmont Stakes (gr. I) pick. What else is new? This year's Belmont is that kind of race. There is no standout, and the majority of the horses entered seem to have a legitimate shot to win.

Belmont: Tour of the Track Beneficial

For a trainer to find success in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes (gr. I) it might be good if their horse is familiar with 'Big Sandy.'

THS: 2010 Belmont Stakes

Jason and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

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Ice Box Draws Post Position 6 in Belmont

Ice Box, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post position 6 and was installed as the 3-1 morning favorite when a dozen horses were entered for the June 5, $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

Belmont Doings: Can Anyone Catch the Dude?

First Dude will have to break sharply and be aggressive early breaking from post 11.

Belmont News Minute: Wed, 6/2/2010

Lenny Shulman with an update from Belmont Park, including the latest on First Dude, Stay Put, Drosselmeyer and a few other Belmont contenders. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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Belmont Doings: Mile and a Half or Bust

So, whose pedigrees are most geared for the mile and a half of the Belmont Stakes?

First Dude, 'Charly' in Final Belmont Works

First Dude tuned up for the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) May 29 with a solid five-furlong work under exercise rider Tammy Fox. Uptowncharlybrown also worked for Kiaran McLaughlin.

Stately Victor, Stay Put Arrive at Belmont

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Stately Victor arrived at Belmont Park a few hours behind schedule May 27, but no worse for the trip.

First Dude Earnings to Fund Equine Research

Donald Dizney, breeder and owner of First Dude, has pledged 1% of earnings from graded stakes victories to the foundation, traditionally the leading source of private funding for veterinary research to benefit the horse.

TC Talk: Belmont May Give Us a New Star

Like Summer Bird reminded last year, the best 3-year-olds may have their coming out party in the Belmont.

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Ice Box Works; Belmont Field Shaping Up

Robert LaPenta Jr.'s Ice Box, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up and probable morning-line favorite for the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), turned in a four-furlong work at Saratoga May 19.

No Belmont Stakes for 'Lucky, Baffert Says

On the morning following Lookin At Lucky's victory in the 135th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 15, trainer Bob Baffert said the colt would be given a break and will not contest the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) in three weeks.

2010 Preakness Wrap

Eric Mitchell recaps Lookin At Lucky's Preakness run.

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Lookin At Lucky Gets Redemption in Preakness

Lookin At Lucky redeemed himself in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), as he took the lead at the top of the stretch and stubbornly held off pacesetter First Dude and Jackson Bend under new rider Martin Garcia may 15 at Pimlico.

Preakness Doings: Me and Julio...

If you're a fan of Paul Simon you already know who this column focuses on.

THS: The 2010 Preakness

Jason, Evan, and Les Instone preview the Preakness Stakes. Plus, picks from Tom.

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Preakness Preview: Pace Could Make the Race

Pace will certainly be one of the key factors in the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 15 at Pimlico, as Super Saver attempts to take down 11 rivals in the 1 3/16-mile race for 3-year-olds.

Preakness Doings: From Kentucky With Love

One by one, they stepped off the van--nine Preakness Stakes (gr. I) horses all traveling on the same plane from Louisville, Ky. The only two Preakness horses previously on the grounds were Dublin and Northern Giant.

Preakness Interview: Dale Romans

Steve Haskin talks with Dale Romans, trainer of Preakness entrants Paddy O'Prado and First Dude.

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TC Talk: Preakness 135 Picks

Jason Shandler makes his picks for the 2010 Preakness.

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A Little Warm Out, First Dude In Preakness

Officials at the Maryland Jockey Club said May 10 that Edward P. Evans' homebred A Little Warm would not be entered in the May 15 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), opening the door for First Dude to be entered.

Aikenite Works 5 Furlongs in Preakness Prep

Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver is scheduled to work May 10 at Churchill Downs.

Caracortado, First Dude Work For Preakness

Caracortado punched his ticket to next weekend's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) with a seven-furlong work at Santa Anita May 8 with regular rider Paul Atkinson aboard. The son of Cat Dreams stopped the clock in 1:24 3/5.

Super Saver Jogs; First Dude to Preakness

WinStar Farms' Super Saver jogged a mile at Churchill Downs on the morning of May 5 in his first return to the track since winning the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Lookin At Lucky, Sidney's Candy at Churchill

Lookin At Lucky and Sidney's Candy, two leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), arrived at Churchill Downs on April 13 to prepare for the May 1 classic.

Stately Victor Pulls 40-1 Blue Grass Stunner

Stately Victor, the longest shot on the board at 40-1, roared past Paddy O'Prado in the stretch to record a shocking win in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) April 10 at Keeneland.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Paddy Cake

Saturday's Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland should be one of the more intriguing Derby preps of the year.

Graded Earnings the Story In Blue Grass

Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Pleasant Prince, runner-up to Ice Box in the Florida Derby at 29-1 odds, was made the slight 3-1 favorite among nine 3-year-olds entered in the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.

Rule Heads Lineup for Florida Derby

WinStar Farm's homebred Rule, part of trainer Todd Pletcher's powerful stable of 3-year-olds, is the 5-2 morning line favorite for the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 20.

Eskendereya Leads Florida Derby Workers

Zayat Stable's 3-year-old Eskendereya led a host of potential Florida Derby (gr. I) contestants when he worked an easy five furlongs in 1:02 2/5 March 14 at Palm Meadows.

Eskendereya Leads Florida Derby Nominees

Zayat Stable's Eskendereya, 8 1/2-length winner of the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), is among 92 3-year-olds nominated for the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) to be run March 20 at Gulfstream Park,

Kentucky Derby Trail: Party Scene

WinStar adds another Kentucky Derby hopeful in Drosselmeyer, winner of an allowance race at Gulfstream Sunday.