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Sovereignty Wins Belmont Stakes in KY Derby Repeat

Sun, 06/08/2025 - 00:00
In a stretch run eerily reminiscent of the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), Sovereignty charged past Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes (G1), with Baeza rounding out the trifecta June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.

NYRA Postpones Jaipur, Manhattan Stakes to June 8

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 18:00
Two grade 1 turf races scheduled for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) undercard have been postponed to June 8 after the turf courses were inundated by rain the past two days.

Sloppy, Yielding Conditions to Begin Belmont Stakes Day

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 18:00
The Jaipur Stakes (G1T) and Manhattan Stakes (G1T) have been scrapped for June 7 and moved to June 8.

Journalism Heavily Favored in Belmont Stakes Wagering

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 18:00
With $2,956,720 bet through 12:35 p.m. on June 7, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism is heavily favored in early wagering to win the Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

The Belmont: Sovereignty vs. Journalism and the Rest

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:00
The $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) landed the matchup it coveted with Sovereignty and Journalism squaring off. But will the showdown between Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winners be contested on a level playing field?

Journalism's Trainer Takes Trip Down Memory Lane

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:00
Trainer Michael McCarthy, who will saddle Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1), still remembers the culture shock of the early days of training on his own after those heady years working for Todd Pletcher.

Journalism Favored in Early Belmont Stakes Wagering

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 18:00
With $322,358 bet through 11:25 a.m. ET on June 6, Journalism is favored in early wagering to win the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Heart of Honor Connections 'Rolling the Belmont Dice'

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:00
The Road: sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Talented Trio Brings California Vibe to Belmont Stakes

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:00
Top horses most assuredly are still being trained in California, especially when it comes to classic-type dirt horses.

New Belmont Park, Part 3: McWilliam's Favorite Things

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:00
Meg McWilliam, a senior architect with Populous, talks with BloodHorse bloodstock editor Eric Mitchell about the redevelopment of Belmont Park. In Part 3 of a three part series, she talks her favorite three aspects of the new Belmont Park.

Pace Considered Key for Rodriguez in Belmont

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 21:00
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert believes pace will be a determining factor in the chances for his trainee, Rodriguez, in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

For Baeza, Home Is Where the Carrot 'Smoothie' Is

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 21:00
Like a human's comfort food, a healthy snack has helped Baeza feel right at home during his preparations for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Pletcher's Bid for 5th Belmont Win Rests With Longshots

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:00
Todd Pletcher is no stranger to running a 3-year-old in the Belmont Stakes (G1). But this 157th edition of "The Test of the Champion" is not the typical experience for Pletcher.

New Belmont Park, Part 2: Thrill of Racing for Everyone

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:00
Meg McWilliam, a senior architect at Populous, talked with BloodHorse bloodstock editor Eric Mitchell about the redevelopment of Belmont Park. In Part 2, she discusses making the excitement of racing accessible to fans at all price levels.

Belmont Festival Kicks Championship Watch Into Gear

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:00
No connections are going to celebrate a championship in early June, but the results of big races on the Belmont Stakes weekend cards certainly can put horses in the driver's seat for the second half of the year.

At a Glance Look at 2025 Belmont Stakes Field

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:00
It's the showdown everyone was hoping for June 7 in the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course: Sovereignty vs. Journalism.

Belmont a Spacing Race for Journalism, Sovereignty

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:00
With each trainer considering the talents and capabilities of their horses, trainers Bill Mott and Michael McCarthy are both comfortable with the race spacing of their classic winners going into the Belmont Stakes (G1) June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.

With Belmont Stakes at Spa, Belmont Park Progresses

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:00
Horse racing is evolving and so is the way fans experience it. With a new Belmont Park, the New York Racing Association is betting big on both.

Which Belmont Runners Benefit from a Wet Track?

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:00
There are all sorts of variables to consider when betting a race, and rain is again in the forecast for the Belmont Stakes. A wet track often plays a significant role in the outcome of a race.

Meet the Field for the 157th Belmont Stakes

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 18:00
A visual look at the field for the 2025 Belmont Stakes in post position order.

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