Horse Racing
Greg Melikov
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Saint Liam, Commentator Renew Rivalry in Woodward
Belmont’s 52nd Woodward Stakes, won multiple times by such great horses as Kelso and Forego and Cigar, on Saturday pits the one-two finishers in Saratoga’s Whitney Handicap.
Surprise Starter Boosts Travers Field to 7
The 136th Travers, America's oldest stakes race for 3-year-olds, has attracted seven horses going 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga on Saturday.
Roman Ruler Favored to Capture Haskell Invitational
Roman Ruler, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Jerry Bailey, was installed as the early 9-5 favorite in an eight-horse field to capture the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
Saratoga Features More Than $10 Million in Stakes
Saratoga’s 137th meeting features 45 stakes worth more than $10 million during 36 days of racing.
Del Mar Features $7.7 Million Worth of Stakes
Del Mar, where the surf meets the turf, on Wednesday begins its 66th racing season featuring 29 stakes spread out over 43 days.
Sixth Summit of Speed Stars Lost in the Fog
Undefeated Lost in the Fog has his sights set on the $300,000 Carry Back, one of eight stakes worth a total of $1.9 million on the sixth Summit of Speed card Saturday at Calder Race Course.
Calder Salutes a Winning Jockey: Eddie Castro
Eddie Castro holds established a North American record when he rode nine winners on June 4 at Calder Race Course -- the most victories in a single afternoon.
Afleet Alex Heavily Favored to Take Belmont
The 137th Belmont Stakes features Giacomo, Afleet Alex and all newcomers except one on Saturday in the grueling 1 ½ miles Test of Champions.
Battle of the Belmont Pits Two Game Winners
The 137th Belmont Stakes pits winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, both Cinderella horses for different reasons, in the first showdown for 3-year-old supremacy.
It’s a Long, Long Road to Slots at Texas Tracks
The Lone Star State’s horse racing industry is falling behind neighboring states because video slots are increasing their revenue and attracting Texas horsemen and residents.