There are few horse racing events bigger than the Belmont Stakes. This third jewel of the Triple Crown racing series is always where the greatest honor in horse racing is decided. After suffering the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the Belmont Stakes is set to return in June 2021 at its familiar home of Belmont Park. This […] Continue Reading
2017 Belmont Stakes Recap
There was no chance for a Triple Crown champion at the 2017 Belmont Stakes. Even though three different horses won each of the three Triple Crown races, trainer Todd Pletcher notched two wins in the series when Tapwrit bested a field of ten in New York. Tapwrit Continues Tradition In recent years, horses bred in Kentucky have performed very well […] Continue Reading
The Belmont Stakes “Test of the Champion”
The Grade 1 Belmont Stakes is one of the richest races on the American racing schedule, but it serves an even more important role as the third and final leg of the prestigious Triple Crown. The Belmont Stakes is where racing history is made. Nicknamed the “Test of the Champion”, the grueling 1 ½ mile race features horses that competed […] Continue Reading