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.
Belmont Stakes Day Generates More Than $116M In Handle
Edited Press Release Saturday's blockbuster Belmont Stakes Day program, highlighted by Golden Tempo's victory in the 158th running of the GI $2-million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets, generated all-sources handle of $116,077,378 and paid attendance of 46,128. On-track handle…
Velazquez Gives Golden Tempo His Due After Belmont
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Just about a half hour after the fact, Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez gave 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Golden Tempo (Curlin) his flowers. At the age of 54, Johnny V. seems to get…