I know, there’s a Triple Crown on the line, and it’s all very exciting ( honestly ), but there’s other business at hand…and we have at least two million reasons why it’s time to focus on more than just the Belmont Stakes. NYRA will be offering two one million dollar guarantees culminating with the Belmont Stakes, the Pick-6 beginning with the 6th race, the Easy Goer ( hey, he spoiled a Triple Crown bid! ), as well as the Pick-4, beginning with the 8th race, the» Read More
No matter what anyone says, 34 years does not seem like yesterday. Or last week, or last month, or last year. But it certainly does not seem like some 11,411 days have passed since little Steve Cauthen piloted Affirmed to become racing’s 11th and most recent Triple Crown champion.» Read More
Amid media and meteorological storms, Shug McGaughey reflects on Easy Goer, the Phipps family, and winning the Kentucky Derby» Read More
Twice, I've been chased by Mr. Peanut: first at the 1976 US Open Women's Singles Finals, and second, after the 1982 Preakness. You haven't quite lived until you've been hunted by an eight-foot peanut with white fisted gloves and top hat. This was in Forest Hills at the old stadium. I aged a year that day, my voice changed. But the Preakness was worse. » Read More