In remembering Summer Bird, I am reprinting my recap of his Belmont Stakes victory. The 141 st Belmont Stakes (gr. I) proved one thing: you can crown two birds with one stone. The victory by Summer Bird...
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What are you thankful for in horse racing this season? A particular runner, race, person? Respond w/ #thanksracing hashtag — Claire Novak (@BH_CNovak) November 27, 2013 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2013) ...
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Heroes are not always determined by statistics or even accomplishments. Heroism often comes from within, through an emotional link, and bestowed to those who hold a special meaning in people’s lives, whether...
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The Travers Stakes is one of those races where there is an onus to have A PICK. When someone asks you, "Who is going to win the Grade 1, $1-million Travers Stakes on Saturday at historic Saratoga Race...
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(By Avalyn Hunter) Forty years ago, Secretariat blazed his way to one of the milestone performances of American Thoroughbred racing. Those who watched his breathtaking run in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (gr...
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(Originally published in the June 15, 2013 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine . Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions at the bottom of the column. ) By Eric Mitchell - @BH_EMitchell on Twitter...
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If this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes taught us anything it is that Thoroughbred racing has its own unique way of transporting the past into the present, recycling...
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Now that the post positions for the Belmont Stakes have been drawn, we at least can make an educated guess on how the race might be run. But we still have track condition to consider, and at this point...
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(By Avalyn Hunter) Whether or not Unlimited Budget can cash in on her shot at history in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Mike Repole's willingness to test her against the boys is welcome. Barring solid evidence...
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When you get right down to it, the Belmont Stakes is all about stamina; horses running a distance they likely will never run again. You can throw out speed figures and any other handicapping tool you use...
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