all in The Sport

The long-delayed start of the 2022 season for Flightline proved worth the wait for his connections and fans as the undefeated son of Tapit overcame a slow start to post a six-length victory in the $1 million Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap June 11 at Belmont Park.

Few trainers know the way to the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets winner’s circle better than Todd Pletcher. He made history when Rags to Riches became the third and most recent filly to capture the “Test of the Champion” in 2007.

Rich Strike caught the attention of trainer Eric Reed when he was entered for a $30,000 claiming price in a one-mile dirt race last Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs.

There will not be a Triple Crown winner in 2022, but there could be the next best thing.

There are many traditions at Belmont Park on Belmont Stakes day. They include the Belmont Breeze cocktail, the playing of “New York, New York” as they come on the track, and the running of the Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes on the undercard.

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