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Samraat at Belmont Park on June 5, 2014.
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Samraat at Belmont Park on June 5, 2014.
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Samraat preps for the Belmont Stakes.
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Samraat preps for the Belmont Stakes.
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Samraat - Belmont Park, April 25, 2014
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2013 Damon Runyon Stakes.
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| Trainer | Richard A. Violette, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose L. Ortiz |
| Owner | My Meadowview Farm |
| Breeder | My Meadowview LLC |
Pedigree
| Samraat View Five-Cross Pedigree | Noble Causeway | Giant's Causeway |
| Mimi's Golden Girl | ||
| Little Indian Girl | Indian Charlie | |
| Brighter Than Gold |
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Belmont Preview: Looking for The One
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
Images from the weeks leading up to the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow
Samraat Races History in Belmont Bid for Sire
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
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.
Belmont Stakes News Update for June 5, 2014
Claire Novak updates today's activities, including Samraat jogging, California Chrome schooling, and rain at Belmont Park. Watch Video
Belmont Stakes: Trainer Violette - Samraat
Trainer Rick Violette Jr., talks about Belmont longshot Samraat.
California Chrome Doing Well After Breeze
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Kentucky Derby is like a roulette wheel. read blog
TimeformUS Derby and Oaks Day Analysis
TimeformUS Kentucky Derby and Oaks Day Analysis read blog
Predicteform Analysis of the Kentucky Derby
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Derby Arrivals Take to Track
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
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
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
- Racing, 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
With a few horses moving off the Kentucky Derby contenders list, Steve adjusts his. read blog
Samraat, Uncle Sigh Work at Belmont
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
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.
Ky Derby: Form, Pedigree, Speed, & Red Flags
Doug Salvatore profiles each of the expected Kentucky Derby starters in terms of classic breeding and current form/speed. read blog
Podcast: End of the Derby Road
Steve Haskin reflects on this year's "Road to the Kentucky Derby" and shares his thoughts on who will be on top on the first Saturday in May.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/14/2014
Steve Haskin tells us how the final weekend of Kentucky Derby prep races have affected his Derby Dozen. read blog
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/7/2014
Steve Haskin changes his 'Wicked' Derby Dozen list this week. Many have moved up and a few have fallen off. Read to find out who! read blog
Wicked Strong to Train at Belmont for Derby
TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Wicked Strong will remain at Belmont Park to do the bulk of his training prior to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Jimmy Jerkens said April 6.
Wicked Strong Charges to Wood Memorial Score
From maiden winner to latest addition to the field for the May 3 Kentucky Derby, Centennial Farms' Wicked Strong soared past tiring 8-5 favorite Social Inclusion and runner-up Samraat to win the April 5 Wood Memorial (gr. I).
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes and Derby Prep Plays read blog
That Handicapping Show: Wood Memorial
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap two big Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend in the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby. watch video
Social Inclusion: Rising Star or 1-Hit Wonder
This Saturday, Social Inclusion will make his much-anticipated stakes debut in the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct, one of four grade I races for 3-year-olds being run this weekend. read blog
Wood Memorial Pits Upstart Against NY-Breds
Two New York-breds have claimed the prep series in their native state as part of a gutsy rivalry, but here comes this lightly raced Florida shipper with enough hype to overshadow all others in the April 5 Aqueduct test.
All Eyes on Social Inclusion in Wood
Is he or isn't he? That is the question everyone is asking on the subject of Social Inclusion being one of those so-called freaks that only come along on rare occasions.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/31/2014
Steve Haskin brings Constitution into his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week, but read to see who falls off the list! read blog
Field Selection Tops Final Derby Future Wager
For only the third time in the 16-year history of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager's final pool, bettors were unable to decide on an individual horse, instead making the Mutuel Field the top choice.
Unbeaten Samraat Breezes for Wood Memorial
Unbeaten Samraat breezed at Palm Meadows training center March 22 as he continues his preparations for the Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/10/2014
Several new horses appear on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen this week, including a new number one. Steve expands on thoughts of California Chrome's start out of the gate in the San Felipe Stakes. read blog
191 Nominated to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Twenty-two of the top 25 point earners on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leader board are among the 191 3-year-olds nominated to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) that will be run April 12 at Keeneland Racecourse.
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition 2014
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin examine the Santa Anita Handicap field, the history and memorable horses. Steve and Lenny recap the Gotham Stakes, rivalries, Del Mar's dirt and interview trainer Nick Zito about Spot. watch video
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