Two Goals, One Heartache for St. Elias Stable's Viola
Vinnie Viola of St. Elias Stable celebrates two grade 1 victories June 6 at Saratoga, including the Belmont Stakes (G1) with Golden Tempo, but his thoughts return to the death of his lifelong friend Dominic DiPrisco.
Golden Tempo Quiets Doubters in Belmont Stakes
Golden Tempo, who sprung a 23-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby (G1) five weeks ago at Churchill Downs and skipped the Preakness Stakes (G1), used his same late-running style to capture the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) June 6 at Saratoga…
All-Sources Handle on Belmont Stakes Dips; Card Rises
All-sources handle for the Belmont Stakes, which was carded as race 13 of 14, was $50,876,383, a dip from last year's $55,456,793.
Bay City Roller Flattens Competition in Coronation Cup
The June 6 Coronation Cup Stakes (G1), billed as a titanic clash between Jan Brueghel and Calandagan, instead proves a coming-out party of runaway winner Bay City Roller.
Scratches, Conditions for Belmont Stakes Day
Mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s are expected for much of the afternoon on June 6, Belmont Stakes Day, before a threat of rain arrives late afternoon.
Renegade Heavily Favored in Early Belmont Wagering
The betting public has already spoken in regards to the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1). The Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up stands as the clear favorite in the win pool as of 10:30 a.m. ET June 6.
Book'em Danno Rallies Past Bentornato in True North
Champion male sprinter Book'em Danno rallies past Eclipse Award finalist Bentornato by three-quarters of a length in the $400,000 True North Stakes (G3), winning the race for the second straight year.
Classic Q Caps Big Weekend for Casse in Just a Game
Classic Q wins the Just a Game Stakes (G1T) June 6 at Saratoga Race Course, defeating French shipper Mandanaba and favored Segesta.