Charitable Man eyes rebound
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThough Charitable Man failed to live up to expectations in the Belmont Stakes, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin hasn't lost any faith in his 3-year-old colt.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Garcia's task will be tougher
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThough he is riding a better horse, it may not be as easy for jockey Alan Garcia to steal this year's Belmont Stakes as it was last year.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Charitable Man, Dunkirk work
David Grening, Daily Racing FormCharitable Man and Dunkirk, the likely second and third betting choices, respectively, behind Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird for next Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes, each put in their final workouts for that race on Sunday morning.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009Mint Lane's fractions should tell the tale
David Grening, Daily Racing FormHow fast Mint Lane is forced to run in the early stages of Sunday's Grade 2 Dwyer Stakes will likely determine where he is at the end of the 1 1/16-mile race at Belmont Park.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2008U.S. return likely for Casino Drive
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWe'll be back. That was the proclamation of the Japanese connections who were forced to scratch Casino Drive from Saturday's Belmont Stakes due to a stone bruise in his left hind foot that was first noticed Friday morning.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008Belmont no, Hill Prince yes for Spark Candle
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSpark Candle, who was briefly being considered for the Belmont Stakes, was entered and will run in Friday's Grade 3, $100,000 Hill Prince Stakes at a mile on turf, racing manager Nobutaka Tada said.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Triple Crown bid fuels media frenzy
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe CNN satellite truck parked alongside the main track Monday morning was the first sign. The hordes of television cameramen and still photographers who showed up here in the afternoon was the second. This Belmont Stakes could get crazy.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008Casino Drive spices up Belmont Stakes picture
David Grening, Daily Racing FormOh brother - and sister - did the Belmont Stakes just get a whole lot more interesting.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008Bold Ruler looks like a tough call
David Grening, Daily Racing FormTrainer Kiaran McLaughlin thought he had a chance to win both stakes races at Belmont Park on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008Primary goal within reach for Street Sense camp
David Grening, Daily Racing FormRecreationally, trainer Carl Nafzger fancies himself a pretty adept fly fisherman. Professionally, Nafzger, who turns 66 on Wednesday, has proven to be an exceptional big-game hunter.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2007Silver Charm leads Hall of Fame class
David Grening, Daily Racing FormBob Baffert may have faster horses than Silver Charm, but he doubts he'll get one any more courageous.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2007Street Sense ready for second act
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe second half of Street Sense's 3-year-old campaign will begin in Sunday's Grade 2, $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2007Dwyer a chance to regain some lost luster
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSixty days before the Kentucky Derby, Nobiz Like Shobiz and Any Given Saturday were regarded as two of the better 3-year-olds in training.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007Injury sidelines Harlington
David Grening, Daily Racing FormInvasor was not the only defection from Saturday's Grade 1 Suburban Handicap.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007Sightseeing by nose in Peter Pan
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSightseeing needed every inch of the Belmont Park stretch to run down Prom Shoes and win in the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes by a nose, perhaps earning a berth in the Belmont Stakes on June 9.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "peter may" make the list?