Catching Up With Old Friends: Sarava
Anne Eberhardt visits Old Friends in Georgetown, KY and talks to Michael Blowen about Sarava, upset winner of the 134th Belmont Stakes in 2002, in this episode of our exclusive BH+ series!
Belmont Notebook: National Treasure Swift in Final Work
The final round of serious works for the 155th Belmont Stakes (G1) featured one of the headliners as Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure turned in a quick five-furlong breeze June 5 over Belmont Park's main track.
National Treasure Works June 5 at Belmont Park
National Treasure works on the main track June 5 at Belmont Park. The son of Quality Road went 5 furlongs in :59.55. Courtesy NYRA
Belmont Racing Festival Secretariat-Related Giveaways
NYRA announced June 5 it will feature a series of Secretariat-related fan giveaways and vintage artifacts to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's historic 31-length victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, June 8-10.
Taiba to Skip Met Mile, Look Toward Del Mar
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Zedan Racing Stables' multiple grade 1 winner Taiba will skip the June 10 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park.
Siskany Set for American Debut in Belmont Gold Cup
Trained by Charlie Appleby, Siskany took the 12-furlong Godolphin Stakes in September at Newmarket and added the Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy at 1 3/4-miles over good Meydan turf to his ledger in February.
Owner Brant, Trainer Brown Loom Big in Just a Game
The Just a Game Stakes (G1T) is named for one of owner Peter Brant's star runners from four decades ago and he brings things full cycle as owner of two of the likely favorites in the June 9 renewal at…
War Like Goddess Faces Tough Field in New York Stakes
George Krikorian's War Like Goddess will take on grade 1 company for the fifth time in her impressive career when she heads to Belmont Park June 9 for the $600,000 New York Stakes (G1T) going 1 1/4 miles over the…
Catching Up With Old Friends: Touch Gold
Anne Eberhardt visits Old Friends in Georgetown, KY and talks to Michael Blowen about Touch Gold, who upset Triple Crown hopeful Silver Charm to win the 129th Belmont Stakes in 1997, in this episode of our exclusive BH+ series!