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BELMONT PARK, Elmont, NY
| 1 | Union Rags | Margin: 5¼ | TrueNicks: A | $180,000 |
2009 | Bay Colt | Dixie Union - Tempo, Gone West
Sire: Dixie Union, Dark Bay or Brown, 1997. Raced 2 years. 12 starts, 7 wins, $1,233,190. Lifetime: 396 yearlings sold, median $85,000.
Broodmare Sire: Gone West, Bay, 1984.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Florida Select 2-Year-Olds in Training 2011, $390,000.
Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga 2010 Select Yearling Sale, $145,000.
| 2 | Alpha | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A | $60,000 |
2009 | Bay Colt | Bernardini - Munnaya, Nijinsky II
Sire: Bernardini , Bay, 2003. Lifetime: 242 yearlings sold, median $139,475.
Broodmare Sire: Nijinsky II, Bay, 1967.
| 3 | Right to Vote | Margin: 4¼ | TrueNicks: A++ | $30,000 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Political Force - What a Knight, Tough Knight
Sire: Political Force, Gray or Roan, 2003. Raced 3 years. 17 starts, 4 wins, $607,232. Lifetime: 70 yearlings sold, median $12,000.
Broodmare Sire: Tough Knight, Dark Bay or Brown, 1984. In 2009: .53 AEI.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2011 Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $20,000.
Others: Takes the Gold, $15,000; Invocation, $9,000; No Spin, $2,000; Power World, $2,000; Laurie's Rocket, $2,000.
Scratched: Speightscity.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Rags | Javier Castellano | Michael R. Matz |
| 2 | Alpha | Alan Garcia | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
| 3 | Right to Vote | Alex O. Solis | Eoin G. Harty |
| 4 | Takes the Gold | John R. Velazquez | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
| 5 | Invocation | David Cohen | John C. Kimmel |
| 6 | No Spin | Rajiv Maragh | Tim A. Ice |
| 7 | Power World | Edgar S. Prado | Neil J. Howard |
| 8 | Laurie's Rocket | Cornelio H. Velasquez | Dallas Stewart |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Union Rags | Javier Castellano | $4.40 | $2.80 | $2.20 | ||||||
| 5 | Alpha | Alan Garcia | $3.20 | $2.70 | |||||||
| 7 | Right to Vote | Alex O. Solis | $5.80 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (6-5) | $11.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (6-5-7) | $97.00 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (6-5-7-3) | $303.40 | ||||||||||
Tom and new co-host Pete Denk present an early look at the Belmont Stakes. Sponsored by TVG.
Godolphin Racing's Alpha, who last raced in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will not be entered in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said May 31.
9 hours ago
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has issued a set of protocols for horses running in the Belmont Stakes, the most notable one being the use of a stakes barn, to which all Belmont starters must go beginning June 6.
Yesterday
A photo gallery of a typical morning with Belmont Stakes contender Union Rags.
Godolphin Racing's Alpha breezed five furlongs in 1:01.93 over the Belmont training track May 27, his second published workout since a 12th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
4 days ago
With a steady rain falling, dual classic winner I'll Have Another galloped a mile at Belmont Park May 25 as he continued to prepare for attempt at history in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
6 days ago
Fountain of Youth winner is looking for a clean trip this time under John Velazquez.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Two-time graded stakes winner Silver Max appears the one to collar in the $125,000 Arlington Classic, which kicks off the "Mid-America Triple" on turf for 3-year-olds at Arlington Park May 26.
Thursday, May 24, 2012John Velazquez will replace Julien Leparoux aboard Union Rags as he seeks to end I'll Have Another's bid for the Triple Crown in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr .I).
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Trainer Michael Matz confirmed May 22 that Union Rags will be ridden by jockey John Velazquez in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A strong contingent of horses will attempt to spoil the Triple Crown bid of I'll Have Another when the 3-year-olds assemble at Belmont Park on June 9 for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Following a bullet work May 7, trainer Larry Jones had Mark Valeski ready to go in the Peter Pan. After a stalking trip while wide into the lane he put away pacesetter Right to Vote for his first stakes victory May 12.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Godolphin Racing's Alpha, 12th in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, returned to the track at Belmont Park May 11 and is under consideration for the Belmont Stakes.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Trainer Michael Matz and owner/breeder Phyllis Wyeth announced May 9 that they have decided to forego the May 19 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) with Union Rags.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the 2012 Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and several undercard races from the weekend.
Some of the starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will go on to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) while plans are undetermined for other runners.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby.
Who is Jason picking in the Oaks and the Derby?
There is no true standout in the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but despite it being a wide-open affair, that shouldn't be mistaken for inconsistency. A record nine Derby starters return from last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Friday, May 04, 2012
With so much speed entered in this year's Kentucky Derby, you have to consider that stalkers, and closers who sit just off the pace this year could pull out a victory.
The time is getting near. No not the Derby, trying to finally decipher this intricate and confusing puzzle.
It sure felt like summer as several Derby horses schooled this morning and afternoon.
Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day, including the first track appearances for Gemologist, El Padrino, and Take Charge Indy, and the arrival of Hansen. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.
Zayat Stable's Bodemeister, the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner, drew post 6 and was made the 4-1 morning line favorite for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
An overflow field of 21 passed the entry box the morning of May 2 for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Based on graded stakes earnings, only 20 can start May 5.
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Every several years, whenever a horse is attempting to sweep the Triple Crown, Billy Turner is summoned by the media to offer his take on the horse, the obstacles that stand in his way, and to reminisce about the great Seattle Slew, who under Turner’s guidance and expertise became racing’s only undefeated Triple Crown winner. [More]
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