Category: Saratoga

Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Lifestyle, NYRA, Post Position, Saratoga, Triple Crown, Wagering

Speed & Gate Matter In Belmont @ Saratoga.

It’s not news to racing enthusiasts that the Belmont Stakes will once again be ran at Saratoga. Which means it will be contested at the shortened distance of 1 ¼ miles. Horseplayers that follow track trends need to adjust their handicapping accordingly because Belmont Stakes trends from past editions at Belmont Park– at the race’s traditional 1 ½-mile distance, are rendered insignificant for this year’s … Continue reading Speed & Gate Matter In Belmont @ Saratoga.

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Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, NYRA, Preakness, Saratoga, Travers Stakes

Belmont Stakes Basics

The Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday, June 7th. As a matter of course the race is usually the final leg of racing’s Triple Crown, usually that is, unless a global pandemic upsets the order of things. The race typically is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY but that circuit is currently undergoing a massive renovation. That construction necessitated the shifting of its signature race to … Continue reading Belmont Stakes Basics

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Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, NYRA, Preakness, Saratoga, Trainers

Triple Crown Rematch?

The possibility of a rematch between Kentucky Derby Winner SOVEREIGNTY and Saturday’s Preakness Champion JOURNALISM is, at the moment, a wait and see proposition. SOVEREIGNTY bypassed the Preakness in order to (properly) prepare for the Belmont Stakes. JOURNALISM the Derby 2nd place finisher, posted a super-hero like effort to take the second leg of the Triple Crown. Without the possibility of a Triple Crown Winner this … Continue reading Triple Crown Rematch?

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Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, NYRA, Pimlico, Preakness, Saratoga, Trainers, Triple Crown

No Triple Crown. No *

There will be no asterisk necessary in regard to horse racings 2025 Triple Crown. On Monday the connections of Kentucky Derby Winner SOVEREIGNTY decided against running in the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes on May 17th at Pimlico Race Course. Alternately, he is being pointed toward the Belmont Stakes June 7th at Saratoga Race Course. Mike Rodgers executive vice president of operations at Pimlico on … Continue reading No Triple Crown. No *

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Bourbon, Coffee, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Lifestyle, Saratoga

Kentucky Derby Coffee

As you are all very much aware, the 2025 edition of the Kentucky Derby is a mere 12 days away- Saturday May 3rd. That said, it’s certainly not too early to begin planning for your Derby weekend. On the morning of the Kentucky Oaks why not start your Friday with some wonderful gourmet coffee from Saratoga Cool Beans? More specifically how about a cup of … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Coffee

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Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Saratoga, Tampa Bay Derby, Tampa Bay Downs, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Tampa Bay Derby?

Tampa Bays Downs has its marquee Kentucky Derby prep race Saturday. Seven 3-year-old colts are entered to compete for a total of 105 Derby points in the 45th running of the $400,000 dollar Tampa Bay Derby. The 1 1/16-mile race distributes points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis to its top five finishers. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. OWEN ALMIGHTY [ML 5-1] Jockey: Irad Ortiz … Continue reading Who Wins The Tampa Bay Derby?

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Coffee, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Saratoga

A Tasty Way To Donate

The Road To The Kentucky Derby is open for business as the qualifying prep races have began in earnest. So, it seems a good time to talk about the pilots of the Derby hopefuls. More specifically, a charity that is near and dear to their hearts. The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is a public charity that provides financial assistance to former jockeys who have suffered … Continue reading A Tasty Way To Donate

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Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Handicapping, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Saratoga, Travers Stakes, Triple Crown

Risen Star Stakes Historic Stars

On Saturday, Fair Grounds will host the $500,000 dollar, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. It’s the first race of the season to offer the Winner 50 qualifying points toward a spot in the Kentucky Derby. The contest will award a total of 105 points on a 50-25-15-10-5 scale. The race was first held in 1973 as the Louisiana Derby Trial Stakes. In 1989, it was renamed in honor of … Continue reading Risen Star Stakes Historic Stars

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Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Lifestyle, NYRA, Saratoga, Triple Crown

Belmont Stakes @ Saratoga Round Two.

The New York Racing Association announced last week that general admission tickets, hospitality offerings, and reserved seats for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course will go on sale to the public February 13th. Highlighted by the 157th running of the $2 million dollar Belmont Stakes on June 7th, the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be conducted June 4-8. For the second consecutive year, Saratoga … Continue reading Belmont Stakes @ Saratoga Round Two.

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Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Saratoga, Travers Stakes, Triple Crown

Sierra Leone Looking For More Treasure

SIERRA LEONE, who last out Won the Breeders’ Cup Classic returned to training today (01-06-25) at Payson Park Training Center Florida. He ran an easy three furlongs in :37 4/5 as he begins preparations for the $20 million dollar Saudi Cup on February 22nd. Said trainer Chad Brown after the Monday morning workout; “He went nice and smooth, he galloped out with a lot of … Continue reading Sierra Leone Looking For More Treasure

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