We the People sharp in Peter Pan romp
We the People sprinted clear after the break and drew off spectacularly in Saturday’s $200,000 Peter Pan (G2), scoring by a 10 1/4-length margin in the traditional local prep for the Belmont S. (G1) on […]
Belmont Stakes
Rich Strike ruled out of Preakness: ‘stay with our plan’ for Belmont
Kentucky Derby upsetter Rich Strike will pass on the Preakness and freshen up for the Belmont, owner Rick Dawson announced Thursday. […]
Breeders’ Cup winners Corniche, Echo Zulu among 312 Triple Crown nominees
The early nominees for the 2022 Triple Crown were announced Monday, with 312 sophomores eligible. Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Corniche and Juvenile Fillies (G1) romper Echo Zulu top the list. […]
John Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey, dead at 86
“Gentleman John” Rotz, the retired Hall of Fame jockey and former Jockey Club steward in New York, died July 12 at the age of 86 at his home in Warrensburg, Illinois. Rotz’s riding career spanned […]
Essential Quality runs down Hot Rod Charlie to win Belmont
Shrugging off his first career setback, a troubled fourth as the favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Essential Quality determinedly overhauled pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie and drove to a 1 1//4-length victory in Saturday’s $1.5 […]
Belmont Stakes Report: Playing speed in final jewel of Triple Crown
Saturday’s 153rd running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. appears competitive, with little separating the top five runners on the morning line based upon performance numbers, but the final leg of the Triple Crown will […]
153rd Belmont Stakes field and ML
After a troubled fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality has been established as the 2-1 morning line choice for Saturday’s 153rd running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes. The once-beaten colt will face seven challengers in the final jewel of the Triple Crown. […]
Caveat emptor: the 2021 Belmont Stakes and its resemblance to an older classic
Like snowflakes, no two races are exactly alike. While attempts to draw comparisons between past and present can be tricky business, the composition of the Belmont S. (G1) field on June 5 has the potential […]
Get to know the 2021 Belmont Stakes contenders
After skipping the Kentucky Derby (G1), Rombauer exploded from off the pace to win the Preakness S. (G1) going away at odds of 11.80-1. Now he’s expected to bid for divisional leadership in the June 5 Belmont S. (G1), where several Derby alumni and a few new shooters are likely to pose fresh challenges. […]
Essential Quality, Vequist among 326 nominees for 2021 Triple Crown
The 2021 Triple Crown attracted a total of 326 nominations by the early deadline of Jan. 23, including unbeaten Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) champion Essential Quality and his filly counterpart, Vequist. Free Brisnet past performances […]