Belmont Stakes Countdown–June 1, 2015

Talk about a busy morning! Heading into today, the excitement could be felt as Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah prepared for his final workout before the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I), but by the end of the morning, American Pharoah’s workout … Continued

Flashback Friday: Sarava Wins the 2002 Belmont Stakes

With trainer Kenny McPeek’s recent allowance winner The Truth Or Else joining the expected field for the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I), now seems like a fitting time recall the 2002 Belmont Stakes, in which McPeek’s 70-1 shot Sarava scored the biggest upset in … Continued

Belmont Stakes Countdown–May 28, 2015

Who’s in and who’s out? That was the question of the morning as the expected field for the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I) shifted a bit. First came the news that Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II) runner-up Conquest Curlinate would be skipping … Continued

American Pharoah Cruises in the Arkansas Derby

The once-beaten American Pharoah stamped himself as the favorite to win the 141st Kentucky Derby (gr. I) when he drew off with powerful strides to score a decisive victory in the $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby (gr. I) on April 11th at Oaklawn Park. With … Continued

2015 Arkansas Derby Post Positions

2014 Eclipse champion 2yo male American Pharoah and Southwest Stakes (gr. III) winner Far Right are among eight horses that have been entered in the April 11th Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park. The nine-furlong race for 3yos is the last major prep … Continued