New York-bred Hessonite, who became a graded stakes winner last time out, takes on an internationally flavored field of seven other turf fillies and mares for Saturday’s 55th running of the Grade 2, $200,000 Sheepshead Bay at Belmont Park.
Trainers Bruce Levine and Jena Antonucci will be among the industry speakers participating in The New York Racing Association, Inc.’s (NYRA) next “New Owners Luncheon” at Belmont Park on Sunday, June 2.
The son of Malibu Moon arrived at Belmont at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and McGaughey reported that his charge had shipped back home well and will be monitored in the coming days
Glorious View extended her winning streak to four, annexed her first graded stakes, and demonstrated her tenacity with a front-running victory in Saturday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Vagrancy Handicap at Belmont Park.
Freedom Child assumed command shortly after the start and splashed clear to a rousing 13 ¼-length victory in Saturday’s 59th running of the Grade 2, $200,000 Peter Pan at Belmont Park, earning himself a shot at the June 8 Belmont Stakes.
Kentucky Derby winner Orb breezed a half-mile in a seemingly effortless 47.18 seconds Monday morning at Belmont Park in his final serious work for the next leg of racing’s Triple Crown, Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico Race Course.
Beginning Saturday, 16 local purveyors of certified organic vegetables and greens, poultry, eggs, bakery items, pickles, and fresh fish and shellfish will be offering their goods at a new weekly Farmer’s Market at Belmont Park.
In conjunction with the Big Apple Triple, three lucky race fans will win trips to either the $125,000 Mike Lee on June 1 at Belmont Park, the $150,000 New York Derby on July 20 at Finger Lakes, or the $150,000 Albany on August 21 at Saratoga.
Belmont Park opens tomorrow April 26 and once again the Long Island Rail Road is partnering with the New York Racing Association to provide regular train service to and from the racetrack for the entire racing season.
Wednesday, May 22 Races: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Sunday, May 19 Races: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7
Saturday, May 18 Races: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10
Friday, May 17 Races: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
FORBES’ FIRSTERS FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
RACE 4, ALL TWO-YEAR-OLDS, SIX FURLONGS, 2:26 P.M.
FORBES’ FIRSTERS FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
RACE 7, ALL TWO-YEAR-OLDS, SEVEN FURLONGS, TURF, 4:02 P.M.
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