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Effinex Repeats in Suburban Handicap

Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex defended his title in the $500,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) July 9 at Belmnont Park, but he had to grind all the way to the wire to do so.

Shaman Ghost Conjures Up Brooklyn Victory

Shaman Ghost bided his time down on the inside and then easily flew past frontrunners Doyouknowsomething and Waymond Boyd to take the Brooklyn Invitational June 11 at Belmont Park.

Kid Cruz Brings Hot Streak into Brooklyn

Vina Del Mar Thoroughbreds and Black Swan Stable's Kid Cruz will look to win his third straight stakes June 11 in the $400,000 Brooklyn Invitational (gr. II).

Anchor Down Runs Away in Westchester Stakes

By BloodHorse Staff
May 7, 2016

Alto Racing's son of Tapit splashed his way to a 6 3/4-length victory in the $150,000 Westchester (gr. III) May 7, picking up his first graded stakes win and stamping himself a contender for the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) on June 11.

The Path Back to Victory for Red Vine

The 6-year-old Candy Ride son is seeking that elusive first graded stakes victory following five consecutive graded-stakes placings.

Riccio and Ortiz Enjoy Success Like Family

It's too soon to know if Jose Ortiz will have a Derby ride this year, but he did pilot the promising Matt King Coal to an allowance win March 6. The son of Cool Coal Man is under consideration for the Wood Memorial (gr. I).

Texas Red, Others Work at Spa Toward Travers

Recent Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) winner Texas Red turned in his penultimate breeze Saturday, Aug. 15, ahead of his planned bid in the Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course.

Dayatthespa Named NY-Bred Horse of the Year

Dayatthespa, winner of the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT), was named 2014 New York-bred Horse of the Year April 6 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She also was named state-bred champion turf female and older female.

Samraat Headed Back to Saratoga After Surgery

Trainer Rick Violette said Samraat will rejoin his string at the upstate oval. The colt underwent surgery July 25 to repair a stress fracture in his shin. He had been training for the July 26 Jim Dandy.

Tonalist Breezes in Advance of Jim Dandy

By BloodHorse Staff
July 19, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Tonalist turned in his final work before the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 26, going five furlongs in 1:01.79 in company with stablemate Life In Shambles at Saratoga Race Course.

Slideshow: Belmont Stakes 146

June 8, 2014
Triple Crown

View the dramatic images during the unfolding of the 2014 Belmont Stakes. view slideshow

Belmont Preview: Looking for The One

By Claire Novak
June 7, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Join the ranks of those who have tracked the shooting star journey of California Chrome. You don't have to like him. You can even pick against. But what would you do if this time, the hype turned out to be real?

Slideshow: 2014 Belmont Stakes Week

June 7, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown

Images from the weeks leading up to the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow

Samraat Races History in Belmont Bid for Sire

By Claire Novak
June 6, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Dust will be shaken from the records of three old horses heading into the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) this Saturday thanks to New York-bred Samraat and his run in the June 7 classic.

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

June 5, 2014
Triple Crown

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.

That Handicapping Show: The Belmont Stakes

June 5, 2014

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 how those wins will influence his bets on Saturday. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Belmont Stakes.

Belmont Stakes News Update for June 5, 2014

By Claire Novak
June 5, 2014
Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates today's activities, including Samraat jogging, California Chrome schooling, and rain at Belmont Park. Watch Video

Belmont Stakes News Update for June 5, 2014

June 5, 2014

Claire Novak updates today's activities, including Samraat jogging, California Chrome schooling, and rain at Belmont Park.

Belmont Stakes: Trainer Violette - Samraat

June 5, 2014
Triple Crown

Trainer Rick Violette Jr., talks about Belmont longshot Samraat.

Belmont Stakes: Trainer Violette - Samraat

June 5, 2014

Trainer Rick Violette Jr., talks about Belmont longshot Samraat.

California Chrome Doing Well After Breeze

By BloodHorse Staff
June 1, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome walked the shedrow the morning of June 1 after logging his final breeze before the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) a day earlier in front of a crowd of adoring spectators at Belmont Park.

California Chrome Sharp in Final Belmont Work

Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome looked sharp in his final workout May 31 in preparation for the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), breezing a half-mile in a quick :47.69 at Belmont Park.

Noble Causeway, Sire of Samraat, Dies

By Claire Novak
May 30, 2014
Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

My Meadowview Farm lost the cornerstone of its breeding operation with the death of Noble Causeway, the sire of upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contender Samraat.

Intense Holiday Hurt; Others Work for Belmont

By Ron Mitchell
May 25, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Intense Holiday was taken out of consideration for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) after being diagnosed with a condylar fracture following a May 25 workout for the $1.5 million classic.

Tonalist Breezes at Belmont Park

By Ron Mitchell
May 25, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II) winner Tonalist took to the Belmont Park track early the morning of May 25, breezing five furlongs in 1:01.66 in preparation for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

11 Could Challenge Chrome's Triple Crown Bid

By BloodHorse Staff
May 24, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

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.

Busy Weekend for Belmont Stakes Hopefuls

By Frank Angst
May 23, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Several horses slated to challenge dual classic winner California Chrome in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7 are scheduled to breeze this weekend at Belmont Park.

Haskin: Belmont Pedigrees Befuddling

By Steve Haskin
May 23, 2014
Triple Crown

Many of the leading contenders in this year's Test of the Champion have pedigrees that are so contradictory, it is difficult to say with any conviction who can and cannot get the distance. read blog

Samraat, Others Exit Derby in Good Shape

By BloodHorse Staff
May 4, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainer Rick Violette said he was delighted with the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) fifth-place performance put in by his colt Samraat, but was unsure of the colt's next start.

Medal Count Popular in Casual Media Poll

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

An unofficial poll of media members covering the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs put Spendthrift Farm's Medal Count at the top of the selections list May 3.

Betting Ride On Curlin's Number To Come Up

May 3, 2014
Handicapping

The Kentucky Derby is like a roulette wheel. read blog

TimeformUS Derby and Oaks Day Analysis

May 2, 2014
Handicapping, Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks

TimeformUS Kentucky Derby and Oaks Day Analysis read blog

Predicteform Analysis of the Kentucky Derby

May 2, 2014
Handicapping

In-depth analysis of the 2014 Kentucky Derby including pace figures and Form Cycle Pattern of each starter. read blog

California Chrome Draws Post 5 in Derby

By Evan Hammonds
April 30, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

California Chrome, the morning-line favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 5 of 20.

Kentucky Derby News Update for April 30, 2014

By Claire Novak
April 30, 2014
Triple Crown

Claire Novak reports the news of the day, including gallops from California Chrome and Samraat, Medal Count, the official entries for the Kentucky Derby, and comments from Ron Turcotte. Watch Video

Contessa Not Crying 'Uncle' Just Yet

By Evan Hammonds
April 29, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainer Gary Contessa, the winner of more than 2,000 races, sends out his first Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) starter May 3 with New York-bred Uncle Sigh.

Haskin's Derby Report: General on the Attack

By Steve Haskin
April 29, 2014
Triple Crown

Mike Maker has been looking forward to working General a Rod since his unexpectedly slow work last week. read blog

Kentucky Derby News Update for April 29, 2014

By Claire Novak
April 29, 2014
Triple Crown

Claire Novak reports on three new arrivals for the Kentucky Derby. Mike Maker and Joel Rosario comment on General a Rod, watch California Chrome jog on the track and Tom Proctor enters Please Explain. watch video

Kentucky Derby News Update for April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014

Claire Novak reports on three new Kentucky Derby contenders who have arrived for the big dance. Mike Maker and Joel Rosario comment on General a Rod, watch California Chrome jog on the track and Tom Proctor enters Please Explain in the Kentucky Oaks.

New Derby Arrivals Take to Track

By Claire Novak
April 29, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

California Chrome, Dance With Fate, and Samraat all took to the track April 29 at Churchill Downs, the morning after arriving in Louisville, Ky.

Haskin Derby Report: Let the Works Begin

By Steve Haskin
April 26, 2014

From Kentucky to New York to California to Maryland, there were Kentucky Derby works galore the past two days. read blog

Three Derby Contenders Work in New York

By BloodHorse Staff
April 25, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Three contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)--Wicked Strong, Samraat, and Uncle Sigh--had their final classic preparations in New York April 25.

Seven Derby Hopefuls Bred Outside Kentucky

By Frank Angst
April 24, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky

Likely Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite California Chrome will try to become the first California-bred to win the Louisville classic since Decidedly in 1962, but six other Derby hopefuls were also foaled outside of Kentucky.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/21/2014

By Steve Haskin
April 21, 2014
Triple Crown

With a few horses moving off the Kentucky Derby contenders list, Steve adjusts his. read blog

Samraat, Uncle Sigh Work at Belmont

By Steve Haskin
April 18, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

The battling New York-breds Samraat and Uncle Sigh both turned in solid works at Belmont Park April 18, and will have one more work there before shipping to Churchill Downs.

Wicked Strong Puts in Solid Breeze at Belmont

By BloodHorse Staff
April 17, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Kentucky

In his first work since winning the TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I), Wicked Strong breezed a solid half-mile in :49.62 seconds the morning of April 17 over the Belmont Park training track.