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My Adonis Expected to Enter Belmont Stakes

My Adonis Expected to Enter Belmont Stakes

I'll Have Another will have an additional rival in 144th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 9 in New York as he tries to become the first Triple Crown winner in 34 years.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Unflappable Gutierrez Visits Big Apple

Unflappable Gutierrez Visits Big Apple

Taking in the Manhattan skyline from atop the Empire State Building, Mario Gutierrez was a long way from his small hometown near Veracruz, Mexico.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2012
I'll Have Another Special Set to Air

I'll Have Another Special Set to Air

"I'll Have Another -- Charging Toward History" will premiere June 7 at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) on the NBC Sports Network. It will be shown again June 8 at 7:30 p.m. and June 9 at 2:30 p.m.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Labor Dispute Won't Stop Belmont Stakes

Labor Dispute Won't Stop Belmont Stakes

A labor dispute will not prevent the running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 9, the New York Daily News reported June 5.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Lukas Injured by Horse, Says He's 'Fine'

Lukas Injured by Horse, Says He's 'Fine'

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who will saddle Optimizer in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), was taken to Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y., June 5 after one of his horses reared up and struck him in the head.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2012
I'll Have Another Visits Belmont Park Paddock

I'll Have Another Visits Belmont Park Paddock

I'll Have Another visited the paddock at Belmont Park the morning of June 3, standing briefly in the saddling enclosure and walking several times around the paddock.

 Sunday, June 03, 2012
Clinton Likes I'll Have Another in Belmont

Clinton Likes I'll Have Another in Belmont

Former President Bill Clinton says I'll Have Another has a "good chance" to win the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 9 and become racing's first Triple Crown winner in 34 years.

 Saturday, June 02, 2012
Romans Seeks 2nd Preakness Win With Cozzetti

Romans Seeks 2nd Preakness Win With Cozzetti

Dale Romans got his first taste of classic success when he saddled Shackleford to win the 2011 edition of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I). The trainer is back at Maryland's Pimlico Race Couse again this year with Cozzetti.

 Friday, May 18, 2012
Lukas: Bouncing Back and Preakness Success

Lukas: Bouncing Back and Preakness Success

As a five-time winner of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas knows what it takes to succeed in the second leg of the Triple Crown. This year, he's at Pimlico with longshot Optimizer.

 Friday, May 18, 2012
Eisamans Seek Triple With I'll Have Another

Eisamans Seek Triple With I'll Have Another

Dr. Barry Eisaman and his wife, Shari, are hoping that I'll Have Another will help them complete a personal Triple Crown this weekend.

 Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Hansen Survived His Mother to Achieve Acclaim

Hansen Survived His Mother to Achieve Acclaim

If horses celebrated Mother's Day, 3-year-old Hansen probably wouldn't ever give his winning dam, Stormy Sunday, a present.

 Thursday, May 03, 2012
Mine That Bird Relaxes While Dullahan Works

Mine That Bird Relaxes While Dullahan Works

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum Brands (gr. I) and living in retirement in New Mexico, is a half brother to 2012 Derby hopeful Dullahan.

 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Woodford Is Rooting for Its Derby 'Daddy'

Woodford Is Rooting for Its Derby 'Daddy'

Daddy Long Legs was foaled and raised at John and Susan Sykes' Woodford Thoroughbreds.

 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Harrington: Creative Cause's Work 'Perfect'

Harrington: Creative Cause's Work 'Perfect'

Trainer Mike Harrington called Creative Cause's workout "perfect in my book" after the gray/roan colt covered a half-mile in :47 4/5 at Churchill Downs April 30 over a fast track.

 Monday, April 30, 2012
Derby Hopeful Trinniberg Full of Surprises

Derby Hopeful Trinniberg Full of Surprises

Trinniberg has never raced farther than seven furlongs. He might be the best 3-year-old sprinter in the land. But according to his owner, Shivananda Parbhoo, the son of Teuflesberg has the ability to go long.

 Monday, April 30, 2012
Take Charge Indy Breezes at Palm Meadows

Take Charge Indy Breezes at Palm Meadows

Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Take Charge Indy breezed five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 at Palm Meadows Training Center April 26 as the son of A.P. Indy continued to prep for the May 5 Kentucky Derby.

 Thursday, April 26, 2012
Liaison Breezes 6 Furlongs at Churchill

Liaison Breezes 6 Furlongs at Churchill

Liaison, the 2011 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) winner, breezed six furlongs in 1:12 4/5 under jockey Shaun Bridgmohan at Churchill Downs April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Bodemeister Drills 5 Furlongs at Churchill

Bodemeister Drills 5 Furlongs at Churchill

Zayat Stables' Bodemeister, impressive winner of the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), breezed five-eighths of a mile in 1:00 4/5 at Churchill Downs the morning of April 24 in preparation for the Kentucky Derby.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Bodemeister Hails from Home of Sir Barton

Bodemeister Hails from Home of Sir Barton

Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner and Triple Crown nominee Bodemeister was foaled and raised at Audley Farm near Berryville, Va.

 Monday, April 23, 2012
Went The Day Well Breezes at Rainy Keeneland

Went The Day Well Breezes at Rainy Keeneland

In a move akin to that of Animal Kingdom a year ago, Team Valor International and Mark Ford's Went the Day Well breezed in wet, rainy conditions at Keeneland April 21.

 Saturday, April 21, 2012
Needhams Enjoying the Dullahan Experience

Needhams Enjoying the Dullahan Experience

"Unbelievable" is how Phil Needham describes his association with Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Dullahan and that colt's half brother, 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird.

 Monday, April 16, 2012
Gemologist Made Big Impression As a Weanling

Gemologist Made Big Impression As a Weanling

Gemologist, winner of the April 7 Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I), was a weanling when he made his first and only appearance in the auction ring.

 Thursday, April 12, 2012