Malibu Moon Boasts Two Belmont Starters

Spendthrift Farm stallion Malibu Moon has been on the rise as a sire, never so much as this year with the Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Peter Pan victor Freedom Child vying for the June 8 Belmont Stakes.

Belmont: Why They Can Win, Why They Can't

Here's a rundown of the field for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with reasons each contender could get the money... and why they might not.

Belmont Stakes News Minute: 06/07/2013

Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including Freedom Child, Incognito, and the weather.

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Haskin's Belmont Report: Belmont Brain Teaser

It's time to try to analyze this year's Belmont Stakes.

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Live Blog - Friday, June 7 at NOON EDT

The transcript for the Live Blog is now available.

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Belmont Stakes: Terry Finley - Freedom Child

Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds talks about Peter Pan Stakes winner Freedom Child's Belmont Stakes chances.

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Haskin's Belmont Report: The Week in Pictures

Here are some of the players in one of the most perplexing Belmont Stakes in years.

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Orb Draws Post 5 as Belmont Favorite at 3-1

Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post position 5 and was installed the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) to be run at Belmont Park June 8.

And They're Off: Belmont Stakes Edition

Lenny, Steve, and special guest Steve Byk discuss filly Unlimited Budget, Orb, the post position draw, and make their picks. Plus, comments from Dallas Stewart, trainer of Golden Soul. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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Belmont Stakes News Minute: 06/05/2013

Steve Haskin delivers the news of the day, including the weather and who looks good.

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Haskin's Belmont Report: All About Tactics

Now that the post positions for the Belmont Stakes have been drawn, we at least can make an educated guess on how the race might be run.

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Belmont Stakes: Albertrani on Freedom Child

Trainer Tom Albertrani talks about Peter Pan Stakes (gr.II) winner Freedom Child, who will run in the Belmont Stakes for West Point Thoroughbreds and partners.

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Finley, Albertrani Re-Team With Freedom Child

Former jockey Tom Albertrani and former groom Terry Finley team up now as trainer and owner of Peter Pan winner and Belmont contender Freedom Child.

Orb On 'Go' for Belmont After Strong Work

Trainer Shug McGaughey said June 2 that Orb definitely will be pointed toward the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) following the colt's half-mile work in :48 and gallop-out of five furlongs in a sharp 1:00 2/5.

Jockey Luis Saez Bags Five Wins at Belmont

Jockey Luis Saez, a recent addition to the New York riding colony, brought home five winners, including back-to-back dead-heat victories, May 31 at Belmont Park.

Peter Pan Winner Freedom Child in Brisk Move

Freedom Child turned in his first breeze since romping in the Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II) earlier this month, covering five furlongs over the Belmont Park main track May 27 in a sharp :59.87.

After the Wire - Peter Pan Stakes

Evan Hammonds recaps the effort of Freedom Child in the Peter Pan Stakes and digs up some Triple Crown history from Freedom Child's 2012 racing career.

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Freedom Child Wins Peter Pan; Belmont Next

Everything finally went right for Freedom Child May 11 at Belmont Park. Romping in the slop by 13 1/4 lengths to take the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II), he punched his ticket to the June 8 Belmont (gr. I).

Fear the Kitten Gets Chance in Peter Pan

Fear the Kitten will take on Bay Shore Stakes winner Declan's Warrior and Illinois Derby fourth-place finisher Abraham in the 1 1/8-mile Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park May 11.

Led by Vyjack, Wood Memorial Contenders Work

Pick Six Racing's Vyjack was declared ready for $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) to be run April 6 after breezing March 30 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Other key contenders also were on the tab in New York and Florida.