Category: Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Preakness, Triple Crown

Quite A Ride Kid

Over four decades (can that be right?) removed from his sensational jockey career, Steve Cauthen lives the life of a typical Thoroughbred insider in his hometown of Verona in Northern Kentucky. Best known for capturing the 1978 Triple Crown aboard AFFIRMED, Cauthen had established himself as a potential superstar in his first full year as a jockey in 1977.  He was honored for that season with three Eclipse Awards—outstanding apprentice and journeyman … Continue reading Quite A Ride Kid

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Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Preakness, Triple Crown

AFFIRMED and ALYDAR

The New York Yankees face off against the Boston Red Sox next week in an American League Wild Card series. So, what better occasion to write about rivalries. There are a lot of so-called rivalries in sports.  But there are few whose status lives on and can stand up to the test of time.  It is one small three letter word that is the barometer … Continue reading AFFIRMED and ALYDAR

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horse racing, Belmont Stakes, Saratoga, Belmont Park, Lifestyle

Belmont Is Set To Open

The wait is finally over. This Friday, September 18, 2026, horse racing officially enters a new era as the completely reimagined Belmont Park opens its doors to the public for the first time in over three years. With a staggering $450 million dollar price tag the historic Elmont track was leveled and rebuilt into a sleek, 21st-century racing oasis. Whether you are one of the … Continue reading Belmont Is Set To Open

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Aqueduct Park, Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Lifestyle, NYRA

The Dawn of a New Era

The wait is finally over. After three long years of intensive construction and a massive $455+ million redevelopment project, the legendary Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, is ready to open its gates once again. On Friday, September 18th—the historic venue is officially launching its highly anticipated Fall Meet, and horse racing in downstate New York is stepping boldly into the 21st century. This isn’t just … Continue reading The Dawn of a New Era

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Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup, horse racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, NYRA, Saratoga, The Whitney, Trainers, Travers Stakes

SOVEREIGNITY Rules The Whitney

After a pair of losses to begin his 4-year-old campaign, reigning Horse of the Year SOVEREIGNITY ran back to form as he closed from the back of the pack to crush his competition in the million-dollar, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. What the capacity crowd witnessed on Saturday was vintage SOVEREIGNITY. Last year’s Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Travers winner took his dynamic closing … Continue reading SOVEREIGNITY Rules The Whitney

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Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Jim Dandy, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, NYRA, Ohio Derby, Post Position, Preakness, Prep Races, Saratoga, Trainers, Travers Stakes, Wagering

Who Wins The Jim Dandy Stakes?

The Grade 2, $500,000-dollar Jim Dandy Stakes is Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. It is the final major prep race for the Grade 1 Travers Stakes. It is a compact but talented field of five three-year-olds competing over 1 1/8 miles on the main track. The field may be small, but it features several accomplished Stakes runners with legitimate Travers aspirations. Here is a closer … Continue reading Who Wins The Jim Dandy Stakes?

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Belmont Stakes, Eclipse Awards, horse racing, Jim Dandy, Keeneland, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Saratoga, Trainers, Travers Stakes

This Pony Stayed Golden

2026 is nearing its midpoint point, yet GOLDEN TEMPO appears a lot more than halfway to being crowned the Champion 3-year-old male. Winning Saturday’s $2 million-dollar Belmont Stakes five weeks after a Kentucky Derby victory, this son of CURLIN has taken two of the three jewels in the Triple Crown– which carries a lot of weight with Eclipse Award voters. There may have been some uncertainty … Continue reading This Pony Stayed Golden

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Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Post Position, Preakness, Saratoga, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Belmont Stakes?

Saturday is the third and final year the Belmont Stakes will be contested at historic Saratoga Race Course. Due to the shorter track configuration at Saratoga the race will be run at 1 ¼ miles. The $2 million, Grade 1 event anchors a five-day festival of racing at The Spa. The Saturday card also features several other prominent Stakes, including three qualifying races for this … Continue reading Who Wins The Belmont Stakes?

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Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Lifestyle, Post Position, Saratoga, Wagering

Saratoga Main Track 1 ¼-Mile Trends

For the third straight year Saratoga Race Course stands in for Belmont Park as the host of the Belmont Stakes. Running at The Spa means that the third leg of the Triple Crown is run at the shortened distance of 1 ¼ miles. Horseplayers that follow track trends need to adjust their handicapping accordingly because Belmont Stakes trends (except for the last two years) were … Continue reading Saratoga Main Track 1 ¼-Mile Trends

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Belmont Stakes Trends

Saturday is the $2 million-dollar Belmont Stakes. This year’s Belmont is taking place at 1 1/4 miles and is hosted by Saratoga Race Course for the third year in a row. While the third leg of the Triple Crown is normally contested at 1.5 miles at Belmont Park, searching for commonalities among past winners can still be an effective handicapping strategy. That said, here are some … Continue reading Belmont Stakes Trends

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