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What better way to learn about the probable contenders for the 2020 Belmont Stakes than a visual introduction? We’ve put together a slideshow of the horses targeting the Belmont Stakes, and where possible we tried to include profile images and workout images as well as racing photos. The contenders are listed in order of accomplishment.

This Saturday in Virginia, the Middleburg Spring Races will be celebrating 100 years of racing. And aside from the 100th anniversary milestone, the National Steeplechase Association (NSA) announced this week that the event is the season’s first jump race after a hiatus because of the pandemic.

The Grade 1 Ogden Phipps Stakes has been historically one of the most important races for older females on the dirt during the first half of the year with each of the last three editions won by champions or fillies who would go on to win an Eclipse Award.

Though summer racing was off to a sluggish start thanks to COVID-19 it is now reaching full gear, highlighted by top-level contests like Saturday’s Ogden Phipps Stakes at Belmont Park. The race is expected to attract some of the best fillies and mares from across the country to compete for Grade 1 glory.

Find eight fun facts about this year’s race below.

Making the Grade, which will run through the 2020 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners or top performers of the key races, usually from the previous weekend, who could make an impact on the Triple Crown. We’ll be taking a close look at impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.

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