Bolshoi Ballet wins poignant Belmont Derby for late sire Galileo
Hours after Coolmore announced the passing of Galileo, his homebred son Bolshoi Ballet increased his record tally of top-level winners in Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Derby (G1). […]
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Bolshoi Ballet, Du Jour among nine in Belmont Derby
Belmont Derby (G1) — Race 9 (5:12 p.m. ET) It’s virtually unprecedented for a beaten favorite in the Epsom Derby (G1) to subsequently head to America to make immediate amends, but Bolshoi Ballet will be […]
Sainthood re-rallies in off-the-turf Pennine Ridge
When heavy rain forced Saturday’s $194,000 Pennine Ridge S. (G3) at Belmont Park from the turf to a sloppy main track, it worked to the advantage of two colts — Sainthood and The Reds — […]
Hard Love looks to give connections second win in Pennine Ridge
Pennine Ridge S. (G2) — Race 9 (5:12 p.m. ET) A couple high-profile barns that have been surprisingly cold during the Belmont Park spring/summer meet will look to heat up a bit more in Saturday’s […]
Get to know the 2021 Kentucky Derby contenders
***Updated after the draw with post positions and morning-line odds With the scoring races completed and the leaderboard finalized, the field for the 147th Kentucky Derby (G1) is set. Unbeaten champion Essential Quality ranks as […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Known Agenda keeps ascending in Florida Derby
Known Agenda returned to stakes competition with a convincing 2 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s Florida Derby (G1), a major qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. […]
Like the King rules in Jeff Ruby, Adventuring conquers in Bourbonette Oaks
An unlucky trip arguably cost Like the King victory in the Feb. 26 John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park; the chestnut colt got squeezed between rivals down the stretch and settled for second place. A […]