Through The Binoculars
By: JOHN PIESEN
Before I get going on the Belmont Stakes, I need to point out that this horse racing columnist/handicapper is on a winning streak that defies all logic.
Since June 1, I have made 52 horse selections at Belmont, Monmouth and Churchill for my worl

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Distance Switch Debate
By: Ray Taulbot
Every trainer knows that when his horse is capable of leading or running close to the pace by the time the field reaches the pre-stretch or stretch call, the horse is razor sharp. However, he also knows that frequently such an effort takes a great deal out o

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Belmont Stakes attracts field of 12
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - The 138th running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes will take place Saturday at Belmont Park, but the 1 1/2 mile test will not include the Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes winner for the first time since 2000.
With Ken

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Lost in the Fog sprints to Churchill win
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Defending champion sprinter Lost in the Fog snapped a two race losing streak on Saturday with a win in the $150,000 Aristides Breeders' Cup Handicap at Churchill Downs.
Lost in the Fog, ridden by Russell Baze, poste

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Interim CEO named for NTRA, Breeders' Cup
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Garden City, NY (Sports Network) - The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Breeders' Cup Limited has appointed Gregory C. Avioli as interim chief executive officer. The appointment was announced Thursday at a joint meeting of the two boards.

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AMERICAN TURF CLUB LEAD
By: JOE GIRARDI
It has always been my contention that the pick four play is the best bet at the racetrack. The pools are always very large and the fact that you can make the play for a $1 allows for a wider ticket in terms of how many horses you can use. The opportunities to make

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Weekly Television Schedule
June 10
- Today at the Belmont Stakes, 12:00-3:00pm, ESPN
- Belmont Stakes Special, 3:00-5:00pm, ESPN
- Belmont Stakes Pre-Race, 5:00-5:30pm, ABC
- B

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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
June 10
- Belmont Park, Belmont S. (G1), $1,000,000, 3yo, 12f
- Belmont Park, Manhattan H. (G1), $400,000, 3&up, 10f T
- Belmont Park, Just a Game H. (G2), $300,000, 3&up

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