Triple Crown Heroes: Omaha
In the third of 11 installments on previous Triple Crown winners, here is an excerpt from The Blood-Horse of June 15, 1935 on Omaha winning the Belmont Stakes to complete the Triple Crown.
Articles posted June 7, 2012
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Unlocking Winners: Belmont Selections
- By Pete Denk
I'll Have Another is the most likely winner of the Belmont Stakes, but is he the best bet? read blog
Belmont Interview Jack Brothers (Street Life)
Lenny Shulman talks with Jack Brothers, co-owner of Belmont contender Street Life. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Haskin's Belmont Report: Barn Burner
- By Steve Haskin
What do Bobby Frankel, Max Hirsch, and John Sabini, chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, have in common? read blog
Two Jockeys Unseated in Same Race at Belmont
Jockeys Rosie Napravnik and Irad Ortiz, Jr., were unseated during separate incidents in the seventh race at Belmont Park on June 7, with Ortiz being transported to a hospital complaining of neck and back pain.
Some Trainers Still Upset With Stakes Barn
A day after the dozen Belmont Stakes (gr. I) horses were relocated to a designated barn, some trainers still expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangement and questioned why it wasn't handled differently.
Royal Delta Is a Go For the Fleur de Lis
Royal Delta, last year's champion 3-year-old filly, will return to Churchill Downs for the first time since she capped her sophomore season with a victory in the Ladies' Classic in the Fleur de Lis.
Racing to be Featured on NBC June 7
Thoroughbred racing will be featured Thursday, June 7, across the NBC television properties. Racing-related offerings include "CNBC Sports Biz: Game On" and "I'll Have Another-Charging Toward History," on NBC Sports Network.
Wise Dan Fires Bullet Work at Keeneland
Morton Fink's homebred Wise Dan completed his major training preparations for the June 16 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs with a bullet, five-furlong work in :59 2/5 at Keeneland June 7.
Belmont Stakes Press Conference 6/7/2012
Doug O'Neill, Mario Gutierrez and Dale Romans discuss the Belmont Stakes. watch video
No Premium in Stud Value from Triple Crown?
Even if he wins the Triple Crown, I'll Have Another's value as a stallion is not expected to change.
Ontario Pledges $50M in Transitional Funding
The Ontario government announced June 7 it will provide up to $50 million in transitional funding to the province's horse racing industry over the next three years.
Gutierrez Displays Calm Before Belmont Test
Jockey Mario Gutierrez appeared calm and collected at a June 7 press briefing, noting that he had galloped horses around Belmont Park that morning and would ride in the Brooklyn Handicap (gr. II) the day before the Belmont.
Triple Crown Heroes: Gallant Fox
In the second of 11 installments on previous Triple Crown winners, a look at how The Blood-Horse magazine covered the 1930 Belmont Stakes victory of Gallant Fox.
On Location: Bob Baffert at Belmont Park
Bob Baffert talks about his Belmont contender, Paynter. Watch Video
Belmont Stakes News Minute 06/07/2012
Lenny Shulman reports on the days news, including Union Rags' first tour of the Belmont track, I'll Have Another, and the weather. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Timing is Everything with Street Life's Dam
Marathon Farm got a bargain when they bought Stone Hope, the dam of Belmont Stakes contender Street Life, for $25,000 in January.
Belmont Interview: Jerry Crawford (Dullahan)
Eric Mitchell talks with Jerry Crawford, President of Donegal Racing, who own Belmont Stakes contender Dullahan. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Zayat Hopes Paynter is His Masterpiece
Ahmed Zayat has come close repeatedly in racing's 3-year-old classics, including with Bodemeister in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He hopes Paynter can put him over the top in the Belmont Stakes.
Trinniberg Cuts Back in Woody Stephens Stakes
Shivananda Racing's Trinniberg will cut back to a more favorable distance June 9 in the $400,000 Woody Stephens Stakes (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Belmont Park, but he could have his hands full.
On Location - Michael Matz at Belmont Park
Trainer Michael Matz comments on his Belmont contender Union Rags. watch video
Memories to be Made in Just a Game?
Winter Memories battles Hungry Island and Tapitsfly, in the $500,000 Longines Just a Game Stakes (gr. IT) at a mile on the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) undercard June 9.
Live Racing to End at Fort Erie This Year
The Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium announced after its general meeting June 5 that Fort Erie Racetrack will hold its last live race this year.
Thistledown to Install VLTs; Move Possible
The owner of Thistledown near Cleveland said June 6 it has a memorandum of understanding with the State of Ohio to install video lottery terminals at the racetrack, but also reserves the right to move the operation.
Triple Crown Heroes: Sir Barton
Sir Barton was the first to capture the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Kentucky Derby, although this only became known as the 'Triple Crown' in later years.
Customizing Senior Horse Diets
If you look in a field of older horses, chances are you'll see some skinny ones, some fat ones, and some that look just right. Every horse ages differently and, thus, their nutritional needs vary.
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