NYRA Sees Record Handle for Non-Triple Crown Belmont
The blockbuster June 10 Belmont Stakes Day card, highlighted by Arcangelo's victory in the 155th running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1), generated all-sources handle of $118,283,455, which is a NYRA record for a non-Triple Crown year.
Selenaia Much the Best in Santa Anita's Honeymoon
Fresh off of an airplane from Lexington, Ky., Irish-bred Selenaia proved much the best among a field of eight sophomore fillies in the June 10 Honeymoon Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park as she sprinted to a 3 1/4-length win…
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Arcangelo wins the 2023 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, on June 10, 2023.
Favorable Air Quality, Sunshine for Belmont Stakes Day
Conditions are near-perfect at Belmont Park for Belmont Stakes Day, June 10. The skies are sunny at 9:30 a.m. ET, with a mild temperature of 65 degrees. Air quality is also good, with an Air Quality Index registering just a 21.
Secretariat Podcast: Belmont, Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte remembers Secretariat's Belmont Stakes and the completion of the Triple Crown.
King Colorado, Think About It Notch Top-Level Victories
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace harvested the rewards of another audacious plan as they saddled their first juvenile group 1 winner courtesy of last-start maiden winner King Colorado's surprise triumph in the June 10 JJ Atkins Stakes (G1).
Elite Power Returns in Peak Form in True North
Hall of Fame Trainer Bill Mott felt his reigning champion male sprinter was not quite ready to return in the one-mile Metropolitan Handicap (G1) June 10 but ready enough for the 6 1/2-furlong True North Stakes (G2) also on the…
Appointments Made to MD Racetrack Operating Authority
Governor Wes Moore announced June 9 appointments to Maryland’s new Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority. The authority will work to improve horse racing and training facilities in the state.
Brooklyn Winner Next Proves Rewarding Claim
Trainer William "Doug" Cowans describes claiming Brooklyn Stakes (G2) winner Next 14 months ago.