Henley finds Joy at last in 20-1 Belmont Derby upset
Bloom Racing Stable’s Henley’s Joy had gone winless since last December’s Pulpit S., but the son of Kitten’s Joy thrived on the step up to 1 1/4 miles and furnished a 20-1 upset in Saturday’s […]
Belmont Derby
Chad Brown stable holds strong hands in Belmont Derby, Belmont Oaks
Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Derby (G1) has so far eluded the powerful Chad Brown stable since it became a seven-figure race and extended to 1 1/4 miles in 2014, but the barn will take four […]
Demarchelier punches Belmont Derby ticket in Pennine Ridge
Peter M. Brant’s Demarchelier boosted his profile for the $1 million Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) with a professional victory in Saturday’s $200,000 Pennine Ridge (G3) at Belmont Park. Despite bringing a two-for-two record and a […]
NYRA announces creation of lucrative Turf Triple Series for three-year-olds
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has announced the creation of the 2019 Turf Triple Series, two three-race series patterned after the Triple Crown. The “Turf Trinity” series for three-year-olds and the “Turf Tiara” series […]
Catholic Boy all heart to deny Analyze It again in Belmont Derby
by TERESA GENARO Robert LaPenta stood on the trophy presentation platform at Belmont Park, his back to the grandstand, his eyes on the infield screen. Moments before, he and his partners had accepted the trophy […]
Analyze It, Catholic Boy renew rivalry in Belmont Derby; 10 set for contentious Belmont Oaks
Saturday is Stars and Stripes Day at Belmont Park and five graded stakes, including a pair of important Grade 1 turf tests for 3-year-olds, will be offered on the 11-race program. The $1.2 million Belmont […]
Hawkish, Analyze It gear up as Belmont Derby field takes shape
Saturday’s $1.2 million Belmont Derby Invitational (G1), the centerpiece of a five-stakes extravaganza on “Stars and Stripes Day,” is shaping up to be a terrific renewal. According to NYRA publicity, the 1 1/4-mile inner turf […]
Hawkish spreads his wings in Penn Mile
by John Mucciolo A talented field of sophomores went postward in Saturday evening’s $500,000 Penn Mile (G2). American Turf (G2) star Maraud looked like the one to beat on paper, but in the end there […]
Analyze It looks to extend unbeaten record in Pennine Ridge
Not much analysis has been necessary to describe the career of Analyze It thus far. The Chad Brown-trained son of Point of Entry has thoroughly dominated the three fields he’s faced, and on Saturday he’ll […]
Stars & Stripes winners/runners exit races in good order
Keen Ice exited his first win since upsetting Triple Crown hero American Pharoah in the 2015 Travers Stakes (G1) in good order, trainer Todd Pletcher reported Sunday. Keen Ice recorded a three-length victory in Saturday’s […]