Speed Ratings, Final Times and Current Condition
By: Ray Taulbot
We believe that there is no easier or better way to discover the true contenders in a race than by using pace handicapping. At the same time, however, we are the last to suggest that the logical investment is always the horse withthe highest pace rating.
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THE BIG TIME
By: by John Piesen
The big-time jockeys win the big-time races on big-time Saturdays. This has been a handicapping truism since the good old days I was breaking in on the racing beat, and presumably will continue up to and including Belmont Day 2011.
The names change with the years. A generati
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Animal Kingdom and Shackleford meet in Belmont Stakes
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Preakness Stakes champ Shackleford headline a field of 12 three-year-olds in Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. T
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Romans expects Shackleford to control Belmont pace
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Trainer Dale Romans is confident that Preakness Stakes champ Shackleford will be on the lead in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. However, his three-year-old colt will not exactly duplicate his last two races.
"Going 1 1/2-miles is totally different than either of
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Step up for the Test of Champions
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - One more race remains in thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. A dozen horses have been entered for the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park.
Of the 12 three-year-olds, only three have started in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
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Sidney's Candy sold to WinStar Farm
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Former Santa Anita Derby winner Sidney's Candy has been sold and will be trained by Todd Pletcher. The four-year-old will race for a partnership headed by WinStar Farm where he will stand when he enters stud service.
"It's an exciting time when you can add a
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Animal Kingdom and Shackleford lead Three-Year-Old Poll
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Kentucky Derby champ Animal Kingdom and Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford continue to lead the way in the NTRA Three-Year-Old Poll. They are the only horses to receive first-place votes from among the 19 voters.
Animal Kingdom is first with 17 top votes and
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This week in Belmont Stakes History
By: From The Sports Network
May 29, 1897: Scottish Chieftain, owned by Marcus Daly, became the only Montana-bred to win the Belmont Stakes.
June 5, 1943: Count Fleet ended his racing career by winning the Belmont Stakes by 25-lengths. He was the sixth American Triple Crown winner.
June 5, 1993: Julie Krone became
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Weekly Television schedule
June 10
- Belmont Classics, 4:00-5:00PM, VERSUS
- Live from Belmont, 5:00-6:00PM, VERSUS
- Classics: 1995, 2007, 2008 Belmont Stakes, 8:30-10:00PM, ESPN Classic
June 11
- Live from Belmont, 3:00-5:00PM, VERSUS
- Belmont Stakes, 5:00-7:00PM, NBC
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
- June 10
- Belmont Park: Brooklyn H. (G2), $150,000, 3&up, 12f
- Belmont Park: Poker H. (G3), $100,000, 3&up, 8f T
- Indiana Downs: Ellen's Lucky Star S., $84,000, 3yo f, 6f
- Prairie Meadows: Hawkeyes H., $75,000, 3&up, f&m, 8.5f.
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American Turf Club Lead
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