Anderson's Tremendous Belmont Call Stands Test of Time
There's no doubt that Secretariat's performance in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (G1) ranks among the greatest ever by a Thoroughbred. Some, without pause, will say it's the greatest of all time.
There's no doubt that Secretariat's performance in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (G1) ranks among the greatest ever by a Thoroughbred. Some, without pause, will say it's the greatest of all time.
Ever since Justify swept the Triple Crown in 2018, the series has been a singular sensation. A field of nine will contest its final jewel June 10 at Belmont Park.
While racing fans will always associate Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (G1) with Chic Anderson's call on CBS Television, Anderson was not the only announcer to call the race.
Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure closed the gap on Mage, who finished third in that race, and pulled within 10 points with the gain of a first-place vote. A win in the Belmont Stakes could catapult him to the top of the…
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be represented at Belmont Park during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. The 155th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will be held June 10 at Belmont Park.
Horse owner Jon Ebbert can thank his grandmother for his introduction to horse racing, coming when he was around 6 years old.
It's safe to say that the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) has become as much of a Belmont Stakes day tradition as the "New York, New York" singalong and the Belmont Breeze cocktail.
Trainer Brad Cox sees Angel of Empire progressing since his third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as the son of Classic Empire prepares for a start in the Belmont Stakes (G1).
If any of his eight rivals are to upset Cody's Wish in the June 10 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park, they will have to do something no horse has been able to do yet: beat him at a mile.
Casa Creed, the winner of the past two runnings of the Jaipur Stakes (G1T), and Caravel, the majestic mare who has won her last four starts, didn't scare off the competition for this year's running of the six-furlong turf race…