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Belmont StakesTriple Crown | Tickets | June 6, 2009 | Elmont, NYTune in to ABC on Saturday, June 6th at 5 PM ET for the 141st Belmont Stakes. |
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Lookin at Lucky's star still shines
Brad Free, Daily Raicng FormDespite losing the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by a head, Lookin at Lucky has emerged as the top 2-year-old in North America and will be widely considered the winter favorite for the Kentucky Derby.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009West Coast Derby quartet home safe, sound
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormAlthough Saturday was not a banner day for any of the four California-based 3-year-olds that ran in the Kentucky Derby, two - Tiago (seventh) and Great Hunter (13th) - might rejoin the Triple Crown trail for the Belmont Stakes on June 9.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007Giacomo showing no signs of fatigue
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormTwo races into the Triple Crown, a horse might show signs of fatigue. But not this year's playful Kentucky Derby winner, Giacomo.
Story | May 25, 2005Boomzeeboom big threat to Rock Hard Ten
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormBoomzeeboom big threat to Rock Hard Ten
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2004Congaree's cracked hoof makes Sprint possible
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormA crack was discovered Tuesday in a hind hoof of Congaree, which could make him a starter in the Breeders' Cup Sprint instead of the Classic.
Story | October 15, 2003Rider switch for Composure
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormTrainer Bob Baffert said Wednesday his leading 3-year-old filly Composure will have a new rider when she makes her first start of the season Feb. 9 in the Grade 1 Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2003No sleeping for Grade 1 winner
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormMinus a decent night of sleep, Julie Krone was buzzing through the Santa Anita stables on Friday morning, a day after she became the first woman rider to win a Grade 1 stakes in California, aboard Debonair Joe in the $200,000 Malibu Stakes.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2002War Emblem's back on track, for exercise
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormKentucky Derby and Preakness winner War Emblem took his first spin around a California racetrack on Tuesday, galloping 1 3/8 miles at Santa Anita. No plans have been made for the lean-framed colt, according to trainer Bob Baffert.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2002Two try to earn way to Belmont
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormTwo potential sleepers are running Thursday at Hollywood Park: Like a Hero and Azillion meet in the $75,000 Alydar, an overnight stakes with obvious ramifications.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2002Pletcher has added shooter
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormThe Todd Pletcher-trained Aikenite stamped his credentials for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by finishing third in the Grade 1 Hopeful, followed by a runner-up finish in the Grade 1 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Juvenile favorites post sharp workouts
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormWhile their workouts took place 2,500 miles apart Monday morning on opposite ends of the country, the two favorites for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile elicited similar glowing reviews from their trainers.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009El Encino: Fresh start for Country Star
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormCountry Star has a reputation to restore in 2009. The year figures to be better than the debacle of 2008.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009San Gorgonio: Valbenny looks to be on the upswing
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormValbenny was not very good in 2008. She lost five starts and never got close until her final start of the season.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2009Stakes bonanza starts meet
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormThe autumn Oak Tree race meet begins Wednesday at Santa Anita just like many major California meets begin these days - smiling track officials with fingers crossed, hoping the latest generation of synthetic surfaces is up to the challenge.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008Del Mar: Faster times may lie ahead
Brad Free, Daily Racing FormMore than 50,000 raucous fans are expected to cheer the festive launch of the summer racing season Wednesday at Del Mar, where finding the prettiest hat on opening day is easier than predicting the final time of the first race of the meet.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "belmont stakes" make the list?
