6/8/25 - Sovereignty Takes Belmont; La Cara Dominates in Acorn

As with the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1), rain storms drenched the track at Saratoga the day and night before the Belmont Stakes (G1). Drizzle and gray overcast skies threatened more rain as racing started and caused the delay of two major turf events to Sunday. But by post time for the Belmont at Saratoga on June 7, the hard-working track crew had the dirt oval in good condition.

At the start, Preakness winner Journalism stumbled slightly but regained his footing in a couple strides to track the solid pace from the outside. Derby winner SOVEREIGNTY (Into Mischief) saved ground on the inside. The ... [more]

6/7/25 - Belmont Day 2025

Slew, on June 11,1977, you won the Belmont Stakes, and you were the first horse to win the Triple Crown while undefeated. That day, you fulfilled your destiny. We were so proud of you.

We were confident on Belmont Day because you loved Belmont Park. You were home. You always need racing luck, but you won the Champagne Stakes at Belmont as a two-year-old going a mile in 1:34 2/5.

On Belmont Day, we didn't count on you being late to the paddock. We kept looking for you. Billy was late, but you finally arrived with Billy, C... [more]

5/17/25 - Journalism Proves Mettle in 150th Preakness; Margie's Intention Wins Black-Eyed Susan

Forced to deal with traffic issues early and a serious incident at the top of the stretch, and racing back two weeks after finishing second with a strong performance in the Kentucky Derby (G1) over a tiring sloppy track, JOURNALISM (Curlin) had many reasons not to cross the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes (G1). But the bay colt showed the world what he was made of at Pimlico when he captured the $2 million second leg of the Triple Crown with determined heart and fortitude.

Racing on the inside early in mid-pack with few options to change his position, Journalism was urged on to stay in touch with the lea... [more]

5/4/25 - Sovereignty Wins Kentucky Derby; Ruling Court Takes 2000 Guineas

After more than 24 hours of rain and storms, and over a sealed sloppy track, SOVEREIGNTY (Into Mischief) proved best over 18 other three-year-olds to win the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 3. The mud-coated colt led four other Seattle Slew descendants across the wire in a grand finish under the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs.

Sovereignty raced near the back for the first six furlongs before making his move to track Journalism, who was in mid-pack before going wide to start his run into the final turn. The two bay colts gained control of the Derby five and six wide and pulled away from the field down the stretch ... [more]

5/3/25 - Happy Derby Day, Seattle Slew

Slew,

On May 7,1977, you overcame every obstacle standing between you and the Kentucky Derby winner's circle. (From Derby Eve to the starting gate).

You broke slowly and came out of the gate mad and determined. You fought your way to the lead. Then you looked at Angel Cordero and For The Moment, gave them your eye and the rest was history. That day, 48 years ago, you won the first leg of your historic undefeated Triple Crown victory.

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