Bob Baffert is becoming (or already is) horse racing’s version of Lance Armstrong. Lie. Deny. Distract. Rinse and Repeat. In the distraction portion of Baffert’s strategy he is now suing the New York Racing Association in federal court in an attempt to end his indefinite suspension. The suspension was levied after MEDINA SPIRIT tested positive on a routine drug test following the Kentucky Derby. Baffert’s … Continue reading Baffert = Lance Armstrong
Five weeks until America’s Racetrack– Saratoga begins it summer meet. Which means there is still plenty of racing at Belmont Park before the NYRA crew heads north. Belmont is one of the country’s largest tracks, both in terms of stature and of size. Its 1 ½-mile circumference makes it the largest dirt track in the country. Its high-quality racing and massive media exposure make it … Continue reading Make Bank At Belmont
Horse racing can be a confusing sport, regardless of how long you’ve been following the game. In an on-going effort to continue educating both the racing neophytes as well as railbirds, here are a few things you may or may not know about The Sport Of Kings. 1. Where does a horse go after the race? After a horse is unsaddled near the Winner’s Circle, … Continue reading Some Basic Questions
A field of eight 3-year-olds will start in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes. This is the smallest field since 2015, and it is the first time since 2010 that there are no horses that have competed in all three legs of the Triple Crown. The field includes five horses that appeared in the Kentucky Derby (G1) five weeks ago and two that ran in … Continue reading The Belmont Stakes Winner Is…
Saratoga Race Course will re-open to fans at near-full capacity when the 2021 summer meet commences on July 15th. In order to re-open Saratoga Race Course to fans at near-full capacity, the New York Racing Association will designate most sections for vaccinated fans only, including the popular Saratoga backyard. Officials said the policy aligns with current state guidance for large outdoor sports and entertainment venues, which … Continue reading Saratoga Is Back !
Founded in 1918 the United States Remount Service systematically began breeding horses for the U.S. Cavalry. As a part of the Quartermaster Corps, its roots go back to the expansion of the Union Army during the early going of the Civil War. Thoroughbred horses played a vital role in the U.S. Cavalry and Artillery. Military vehicles were relatively new and prone to problems. Horses were … Continue reading The U.S. Army Remount Service
This column is dedicated to a friend and follower of the Daily Racing Blog, Alan Bennett. Mr. Bennett is a life-long fan, and backer of Edgar Prado. And while the two of them hail from different backgrounds, both possess the DNA of stellar individuals loyal to their fathers. Nearly a month since his last mount – and after traveling to Peru to mourn the loss … Continue reading Edgar Prado
The Belmont Stakes is the oldest of the three Triple Crown races. As such, it has seen a fair share of upsets- the majority of which have occurred in the last 50 years. During the post-World War II era, 20 horses have come into the Belmont Stakes with Wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, only to have their bid for immortality denied. In … Continue reading Historic Belmont Upsets
This year’s Belmont Stakes will be held June 5th at Belmont Park. While there is no Triple Crown on the line, the race is shaping up to be one of the deepest and most competitive editions in recent memory. The COVID-19 pandemic turned the 2020 Triple Crown calendar up-side-down, as the Kentucky Derby was postponed to the first Saturday in September, and the Preakness Stakes moved … Continue reading Belmont Knowledge
The Belmont Stakes is noted for being the final leg of the Triple Crown, but it is so much more than that. From its history to fun facts, here is a basic Belmont primer- giving the uninitiated all the information needed in order to appreciate the huge day of racing at Belmont Park. WHO: Elite 3-Year-Old Thoroughbreds. Winning the Belmont Stakes is literally a once-in-a-lifetime chance … Continue reading The Belmont Stakes
