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BELMONT PARK, Elmont, NY
| 1 | Ruler On Ice | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: B+ | $600,000 |
2008 | Chestnut Gelding | Roman Ruler - Champagne Glow, Saratoga Six
Sire: Roman Ruler , Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Lifetime: 229 yearlings sold, median $25,000.
Broodmare Sire: Saratoga Six, Bay, 1982. In 2009: 1.44 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $100,000.
| 2 | Stay Thirsty | Margin: 1½ | TrueNicks: A+ | $200,000 |
2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Bernardini - Marozia, Storm Bird
Sire: Bernardini , Dark Bay or Brown, 2003. Lifetime: 305 yearlings sold, median $135,000.
Broodmare Sire: Storm Bird, Bay, 1978. In 2009: 2.27 AEI.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Florida Select 2-Year-Olds in Training 2010, $500,000.
Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $160,000.
| 3 | Brilliant Speed | Margin: 5¼ | TrueNicks: A++ | $110,000 |
2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Dynaformer - Speed Succeeds, Gone West
Sire: Dynaformer, Dark Bay or Brown, 1985. Raced 3 years. 30 starts, 7 wins, $671,207. Lifetime: 555 yearlings sold, median $75,000.
Broodmare Sire: Gone West, Bay, 1984.
Others: Nehro, $60,000; Shackleford, $30,000; Animal Kingdom; Mucho Macho Man; Santiva; Monzon; Master of Hounds; Prime Cut; Isn't He Perfect.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruler On Ice | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Kelly J. Breen |
| 2 | Stay Thirsty | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 3 | Brilliant Speed | Joel Rosario | Thomas Albertrani |
| 4 | Nehro | Corey S. Nakatani | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 5 | Shackleford | Jesus Lopez Castanon | Dale L. Romans |
| 6 | Animal Kingdom | John R. Velazquez | H. Graham Motion |
| 7 | Mucho Macho Man | Ramon A. Dominguez | Katherine Ritvo |
| 8 | Santiva | Shaun Bridgmohan | Eddie Kenneally |
| 9 | Monzon | Jose Lezcano | Ignacio Correas, IV |
| 10 | Master of Hounds | Garrett K. Gomez | Aidan P. O'Brien |
| 11 | Prime Cut | Edgar S. Prado | Neil J. Howard |
| 12 | Isn't He Perfect | Rajiv Maragh | Doodnauth Shivmangal |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ruler On Ice | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | $51.50 | $26.00 | $13.60 | ||||||
| 2 | Stay Thirsty | Javier Castellano | $19.40 | $10.80 | |||||||
| 5 | Brilliant Speed | Joel Rosario | $7.90 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (3-2) | $928.00 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (3-2-5) | $8268.00 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (3-2-5-6) | $74,052.00 | ||||||||||
Declaration of War burst between horses and charged down the center of the track to win the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 18 at Royal Ascot while U.S.-based Animal Kingdom failed to settle and faded out of contention.
6 hours ago
In the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' latest "World's Best Racehorses Rankings" for performances from Dec. 1, 2012, to June 9 of this year, three of the top four rated horses were based in the U.S.
Yesterday
United States-based star Animal Kingdom appears poised to solidify his place among racing's all-time greats June 18 in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I), the first race on opening day at Royal Ascot.
2 days ago
Animal Kingdom continues his preparations for Royal Ascot. Also comments from his connections, including trainer Graham Motion.
HRTV will provide live coverage of the Royal Ascot meet, beginning Tuesday, June 18 and continuing through Saturday, June 22.
3 days ago
A look back on the career of John Velazquez, as he records his 5,000th NA win.
Multiple graded stakes winner Mucho Macho Man ran third behind San Pablo and Hymn Book in the $88,200 Criminal Type Stakes at Belmont Park June 14, his first start in five months.
4 days agoWith Animal Kingdom headlining the proceedings for American viewers, TVG will present live coverage of the five-day Royal Ascot race meet beginning June 18.
4 days ago
Cot Campbell of Dogwood Stable reflects on the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) victory of Palace Malice and what life has been like for him since that June 8 victory.
4 days ago
A press conference with the connections of Animal Kingdom. Hear from Graham Motion, Barry Irwin, and John Messara. Learn why they chose to go with jockey John Velazquez.
In less than a week, 5-year-old Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and the Dubai World Cup (gr. I), will start in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot.
5 days ago
In what is expected to be the last workout of his career, Animal Kingdom breezed five furlongs in 1:03 with his dedicated workmate over the uphill Polytrack surface near David Lanigan's yard in Lambourn, England on June 12.
6 days ago
Graham Motion, Barry Irwin, John Velazquez, Veterinarian Luis Castro, and John Messara of Arrowfield Stud explain Animal Kingdom. The team discusses what makes a champion horse and answer why they are racing at Ascot.
The 2013 Triple Crown left us much to celebrate.
Experience an interactive turn-by-turn slideshow of the 2013 Belmont Stakes.
Belmont, Churchill, Monmouth, Curragh, Hollywood, Golden Gate Fields & Much More
This year's telecast of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8 registered a final national rating of 4.5 and an 11 share, down slightly from 4.8/11 in 2011, NBS Sports Network said June 11.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Thoroughbred racing has its own unique way of transporting the past into the present, recycling great achievements and sometimes surpassing them.
Overnight ratings for the June 8 Belmont Stakes on NBC registered a 4.6, down from a 5.4 a year ago after I'll Have Another scratched the day before he was to bid for the Triple Crown.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Belmont Stakes, how the rest of the summer looks for the 3-year-old crop, and then mentions a special 10-year-old named Calidoscopio.
Palace Malice is likely headed for a summer campaign at Saratoga Race Course, although trainer Todd Pletcher thinks that may be too far off for the winner of the 145th Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8.
Sunday, June 09, 2013
A patient Palace Malice collared Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow coming out of the final turn and dominated the stretch run to post a convincing upset win in the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 8 at Belmont Park.
Sunday, June 09, 2013
The 2013 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park.
All the action leading up to the big race on Belmont Stakes day.
Considering a Triple Crown was not on the line, the New York Racing Association reported some solid numbers for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) day card.
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Through the remainder of the year, I am going to recount some of my most memorable experiences/moments in racing over the past 40 years. We begin with Rachel Alexandra's victory in the 2009 Woodward Stakes to kick off Saratoga's 150th anniversary. [More]
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