Two
thirds of the Triple Crown are over and we have another shot at a Triple Crown,
as California Chrome
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No playing possum for California Chrome at Belmont Park
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome completed his 1 3/4-mile gallop Friday morning at Belmont Park when an opossum crossed the track.
The 3-year-old chestnut colt, with exercise rider Willie Delgado in the saddle, offered
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Track renovation upcoming at Santa Anita
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Historic Santa Anita Park will undergo a major renovation of its main track in July.
Track superintendent Dennis Moore said that the track will be made up of El Segundo Sand, ensuring proper drainage "during periods of wet weather and uniform,
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Up the Backstretch: Preakness benefited California Chrome
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - The difference between the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes this year was noticeable and should benefit California Chrome in his pursuit of the Triple Crown on June 7 in the 1 1/2- mile Belmont Stakes.
The 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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Rafael Bejarano home recuperating from injuries
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Veteran jockey Rafael Bejarano, who suffered multiple injuries in a recent racing accident, is home recuperating after being released from Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.
"Grateful to have a new opportunity to live and realize who my r
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Derby runner-up targets Belmont Stakes
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Last year six horses came out of the Kentucky Derby to compete in the Preakness Stakes. This year five 3-year-olds went to the middle jewel of racing's Triple Crown from a start in the Run for the Roses.
Neither year did the Derby runner-up make the
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Danza pulled from Belmont Stakes contention
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Arkansas Derby winner Danza has been removed from consideration for the upcoming 146th Belmont Stakes on June 7.
Owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Danza finished third to California Chrome in the Kentucky Derby on May 3 and skipped the Preakness S
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California Chrome unanimous choice in 3-year-old poll
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - California Chrome is the unanimous selection in the NTRA 3-year-old Poll following his Preakness Stakes victory.
The Kentucky Derby winner received all 49 first-place votes cast in the poll for races through May 18. His 490 points is 97
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California Chrome can use nasal strip in Belmont Stakes
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - The racing stewards at Belmont Park have approved the use of a nasal strip worn by Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome.
There had been a question as to whether the colt could wear the nasal strip for the Belmont Stakes on June
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California Chrome could face large field in Belmont Stakes
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - California Chrome could face a large field in the Belmont Stakes on June 7, if the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner makes a bid for the Triple Crown.
The New York Racing Association on Sunday announced its potential list of challengers fo
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Weekly Television Schedule
By: SPORTS NETWORK
June 7 - Belmont Stakes, 4:30-6:30 p.m. NBC
July 6 - United Nations Stakes, 5-6:30 p.m. FOX Sports 1
July 20 - Eddie Read Stakes and Coaching Club American Oaks, 5:30-7:30 p.m. FOX Sports 1
Aug. 10
Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
May 24 - Arlington International: Arlington Classic S. (G3), $150,000, 3yo, 8.5f
- Arlington International: Arlington Matron S. (G3), $150,000, 3&up f/m, 9f
- Arlington International: Hanshin Cup S. (G3), $150,000, 3&up, 8f
- Belmont Park: Sheepshead Bay S. (G2), $
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