After NYRA officials experienced a mix of criticism and praise for the recently-announced enhanced equine and human security measures for this year’s Belmont Stakes, writer Alan Mann took to his blog, Left at the Gate, with a few humorous suggestions for … Continue reading →

Jon & Joel recap the Preakness and the breakout performance by Oxbow, a colt that remained in the TCI Top 4 after the final Derby preps despite his poor Arkansas Derby showing. They also discuss TCI’s Pre-Derby No. 1 – … Continue reading →

Even though her Kentucky Derby and Preakness mount, Mylute, won’t be contesting the Belmont Stakes on June 8, jockey Rosie Napravnik won’t be sitting on the sidelines. According to the Daily Racing Form, Napravnik has been named to ride Code … Continue reading →

Kentucky Derby winner Orb returned to the racetrack for the first time since the Preakness Stakes, galloping a strong mile Thursday morning at Belmont Park. Trainer Shug McGaughey was pleased with how well Orb looked during the gallop, and told … Continue reading →

When the Beyer Speed Figures were released for this year’s Preakness Stakes, some were surprised that Oxbow earned a 106, higher than Orb’s 104 Kentucky Derby performance, especially given that the race’s time was the slowest Preakness in 52 years. … Continue reading →

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has revised its security policies and procedures for the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8. The changes, a result of heightened public security concerns in recent weeks, were developed … Continue reading →

NBC Sports’ coverage of Saturday’s Preakness Stakes drew 9.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched Preakness since 2009, and the fourth most-watched dating back to 1990. The viewership for the race is up 20 percent from last year’s Preakness (8.1 … Continue reading →

Trainer Todd Pletcher, who sat out the Preakness Stakes, may have as many as four or five runners in the June 8 Belmont Stakes. The Daily Racing Form reports that Revolutionary, Palace Malice, and Overanalyze were definite starters for the … Continue reading →

The New York State Gaming Commission and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced enhanced security measures for horses competing in the June 8 Belmont Stakes. Horses competing in the $1 million purse race will be subject to … Continue reading →

The skies were overcast and there were intermittent showers, but in spite of the inclement weather and the increased security measures put into place, the 2013 Preakness Stakes was considered a big success by the Maryland Jockey Club. According to … Continue reading →