Bodhisattva Returns Home, Gets a Victory
The 4-year-old colt Bodhisattva, who won the 2015 Federico Tesio Stakes, returned to Pimlico Race Course June 19 and won his first race in more than a year.
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Tesio DQ Goes in Awesome Speed's Favor
After a lengthy inquiry, Colts Neck Stables' Awesome Speed was elevated to first place in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes April 9 at Laurel Park to earn an automatic berth into the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Awesome Speed Back at Laurel for Tesio
Colts Neck Stables' Awesome Speed may have been in a bit over his head against Mohaymen in the Feb. 27 Fountain of Youth (gr. II) last time out, but appears to be the one to beat in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes April 9.
The Bid: Sustained Greatness
- By Steve Haskin
There has been a great deal written recently about American Pharoah's place among the all-time greats. read blog
Tesio Tops Six-Stakes Card at Pimlico
Stakes winner Ghost Bay and the consistent Noteworthy Peach top the seven-horse field entered for the April 18 Federico Tesio Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, the local prep for the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 16.
Salutos Amigos Powers to Tom Fool Victory
Salutos Amigos continued to show he's the top sprinter in New York with a powerful victory in the $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack March 7.
'Salutos,' Dads Caps Clash Again in Tom Fool
Salutos Amigos, carrying topweight of 125 pounds, will try for three in a row against his arch rival in six-furlong test
Commanding Curve Entered in Curlin Stakes
West Point Thoroughbreds' Kentucky Derby runner-up Commanding Curve could make his first start since his ninth-place finish in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) in the July 25 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
Slideshow: Belmont Stakes 146
View the dramatic images during the unfolding of the 2014 Belmont Stakes. view slideshow
Slideshow: 2014 Belmont Stakes Week
Images from the weeks leading up to the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow
Easier Spot for Kid Cruz in Easy Goer
Kid Cruz, who was under consideration for a possible start in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), tops the field of nine 3-year-olds entered in the $150,000 Easy Goer Stakes on the Belmont Park June 7 undercard.
That Handicapping Show: The Belmont Stakes
Claire Novak and special guest Peter Rotondo handicap the Belmont Stakes. Peter has had success at picking winners in the Belmont and shares stories while providing insight on this year's running. Watch Video
Belmont Stakes Contenders: A Quick Guide
Meet the Belmont Stakes Contenders. Use this quick and informative guide for a look at the field for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). It is compiled in post position order by Ron Mitchell, with analysis by Evan Hammonds.
Unlocking Winners: Belmont 146 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I). read blog
California Chrome Stretches Legs at Belmont
Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome was out for some exercise on Belmont Park's main track the morning of June 2, jogging once clockwise around the oval under regular exercise rider Willie Delgado.
Ride On Curlin Posts 'Super' Belmont Breeze
Daniel Dougherty's Ride On Curlin, runner-up to California Chrome in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), stretched his legs June 1 with a seven-furlong breeze under exercise rider Bryan Beccia at Belmont Park.
California Chrome on Schedule at Belmont Park
Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome May 28 picked back up where he left off the previous day, showing the same eagerness he displayed when galloping his customary two-mile circuit.
Eclipse Has Possible New Belmont Shooter
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, whose Danza was third in the Kentucky Derby, has purchased Coolmore and partners' Peter Pan fourth-place finisher Matterhorn.
11 Could Challenge Chrome's Triple Crown Bid
As Triple Crown contender California Chrome went about his daily routine May 24 in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I), a sizable field was shaping up to challenge the colt in the 1 1/2-mile race.
Tantalizing Turf Stakes on Preakness Program
Two turf stakes on the Preakness Stakes day undercard May 17, The Very One and the James W. Murphy, feature big fields and numerous betting opportunities at Pimlico Race Course.
Winner's Circle: Cruz-ing to Baltimore
Each time Steven Brandt would acquire a new horse, his mother Shirley would respond somewhat skeptically, "Oh, no, you didn't spend more money on horses." Until he bought Kid Cruz, that is.
Kid Cruz Wins Tesio, Enters Preakness Picture
Former claimer Kid Cruz cemented his classic credentials April 19 when posting a dominant victory in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Eight Rivals Try Kid Cruz in Federico Tesio
Kid Cruz, a four-length winner of the Private Terms Stakes, takes a step toward a possible Preakness (gr. I) start as the 120-pound highweight in the $100,000 Federico Tesio Stakes April 19 at Pimlico Race Course.
Bay Shore Stakes Debut for Favorite Tale
Although he'll be facing some stakes winners when he makes the first stakes start of his career April 4 in the Bay Shore (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, Favorite Tale figures to receive plenty of attention.
Ben's Cat Named Maryland-Bred Horse of Year
King T. Leatherbury's homebred Ben's Cat was named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year for an unprecedented third time in the annual poll conducted by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Elevated | Phil Schoenthal |
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| Ground Control | Anthony W. Dutrow |
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| Joint Custody | John J. Robb |
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| Matuszak | Joe Sharp |
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| Mr. Rover | King T. Leatherbury |
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| Oliver Zip | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Undertaker | John C. Servis |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
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| Eddie D S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| Eddie D S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (gr. IT) | BEL | |
| Gallant Bloom H. (gr. II) | BEL | |
| Pilgrim S. (gr. III) | BEL |
