﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Belmont Stakes News</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com" /><updated>2010-09-07T17:18:25Z</updated><author><name>Belmont Stakes</name></author><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - June 6</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/6/belmont-stakes-notes---june-6/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-06T18:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After celebrating his first Belmont Stakes win by having dinner with family and friends, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott was back at work at his Belmont Park barn early Sunday morning.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Full Transcript of Post Belmont Stakes Press Conference with the Winning Connections of Drosselmeyer</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/full-transcript-of-post-belmont-stakes-press-conference-with-the-winning-connections-of-drosselmeyer/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-06T04:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Post Belmont Stakes Press Conference]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Drosselmeyer Wins Belmont Stakes; Mott Earns First Classic Win</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/drosselmeyer-wins-belmont-stakes-mott-earns-first-classic-win/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-06T01:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Drosselmeyer grabbed the lead in the middle of the stretch and went onto a three-quarter-length victory over a fast-closing Fly Down on Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park to take the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes in a 13-1 upset.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Day Crowd of 45,243 Wagers $8,229,318 On Track; All-Sources Handle Totals $74,613,144</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/belmont-stakes-day-crowd-of-45243-wagers-8229318-on-track-all-sources-handle-totals-74613144/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-06T00:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A crowd of 45,243 wagered $7,598,840 on Belmont Stakes Day races, a 15.6 percent decrease over $8,998,630 in 2009. An additional $630,479 was wagered at Belmont on incoming simulcasts, bringing the total on-track handle to $8,229,318 ... ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Winchester Takes Manhattan as Clement Runs 1-2</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/winchester-takes-manhattan-as-clement-runs-1-2/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-06T00:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Trainer Christophe Clement won the 109th running of the Grade 1, $400,000 Woodford Reserve Manhattan, just not with the horse everyone expected.
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Quotes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/belmont-stakes-quotes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-06T00:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Jockeys, trainers, and owners recap the Belmont Stakes run]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Champagne d'Oro The Toast of the Betfair TVG Acorn</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/champagne-doro-the-toast-of-the-betfair-tvg-acorn/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-05T23:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Champagne d’Oro, a 39-1 shot, grabbed the lead coming out of the gate and hung on through the final yards for a narrow victory over favored Amen Hallelujah...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bribon Bounces Back in True North</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/bribon-bounces-back-in-true-north/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-05T21:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The veteran gelding Bribon returned to the scene of his greatest triumph Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park, charging from last to first for a 1½-length victory over Snapshot in the 32nd running of the Grade 2, $250,000 True North Handicap.
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Proviso Gets Serious in Just a Game</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/proviso-gets-serious-in-just-a-game/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-05T20:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Proviso, the even-money favorite, took the lead with 220 yards to go and held off a hard-charging Phola to win the Grade 1, $400,000 Just a Game presented by VisitNassauCounty.com...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>D'Funnybone Takes Woody Stephens in a Laughter</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/5/dfunnybone-takes-woody-stephens-in-a-laughter/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-05T19:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[D’ Funnybone and a patient Edgar Prado took advantage of blistering early fractions in Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Woody Stephens presented by Emirates Airline...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYPD Heroes to Lead Post Parade on Belmont Stakes Day</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/4/nypd-heroes-to-lead-post-parade-on-belmont-stakes-day/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-04T23:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced that New York Police Department officers Wayne Rhatigan and Pam Duffy, along with the their horses, Miggs and Dirk, respectively, will lead the post parade for the Grade 1 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap on Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 5.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fox a Natural on Racetrack...and Gridiron</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/4/fox-a-natural-on-racetrack...and-gridiron/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-04T21:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Riding thoroughbreds for a living is a natural fit for 4-foot-6, 94-pound Tammy Fox. But playing professional NFL-style football?]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Investec Epsom Derby Card Simulcast on Belmont Stakes Day</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/4/investec-epsom-derby-card-simulcast-on-belmont-stakes-day/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-04T21:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Racing fans at Belmont Park will be able to watch and wager on Europe's richest and most famous Classic, the Investec Derby...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - June 4</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/4/belmont-stakes-notes---june-4/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-04T19:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After Belmont Stakes morning-line favorite Ice Box and stablemate Fly Down schooled in the gate and galloped this morning, Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito was asked if his late closers would be closer to the pace in Saturday’s 1½-mile race.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lezcano has special finishing touch</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/3/lezcano-has-special-finishing-touch/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-04T02:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Talk about setting the bar high. When trainer Nick Zito is asked what he likes about jockey Jose Lezcano, the trainer says the 25-year-old rider reminds him of Hall of Fame jockeys Braulio Baeza and Laffit Pincay Jr., who combined to win 12,670 races.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - June 3</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/3/belmont-stakes-notes---june-3/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-03T20:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito sent out his Belmont Stakes-bound duo of Ice Box and Fly Down for a short jog around the training track shortly after 7 a.m. this morning.
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Transcript of Thursday Press Conference with Trainers Zito, Romans, and Mclaughlin at Belmont Park</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/3/transcript-of-thursday-press-conference-with-trainers-zito-romans-and-mclaughlin-at-belmont-park/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-03T18:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Thursday's press conference with trainers Nick Zito, Dale Romans, and Kiaran McLaughlin. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Serling Live Belmont Stakes Chat Thursday at 8 pm EDT</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/3/andy-serling-live-belmont-stakes-chat-thursday-at-8-pm-edt/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-03T15:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Favorite Ice Box and Fly Down Arrive</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/belmont-stakes-favorite-ice-box-and-fly-down-arrive/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-03T00:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ice Box, the 3-1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, and stablemate Fly Down, the third choice at 9-2, arrived at Belmont Park Wednesday afternoon after an uneventful van ride from Saratoga Springs, N.Y.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bribon Seeks Return to Form in True North</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/bribon-seeks-return-to-form-in-true-north/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-03T00:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One year after his sensational back-to-back triumphs in the Grade 3 Westchester and Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap, Derrick Smith’s 7-year-old gelding Bribon seeks to recapture old glory Saturday in the 32nd running of the Grade 2, $250,000 True North Handicap at Belmont Park. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eightyfiveinafifty Seeks Rebound in Woody Stephens</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/eightyfiveinafifty-seeks-rebound-in-woody-stephens/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-03T00:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eightyfiveinafifty, electrifying winner of the Bay Shore on April 3 at Aqueduct, will seek to flash his abundant speed and run away from a select field Saturday in the 25th running of the Grade 2, $250,000 Woody Stephens presented by Emirates Airline on Saturday at Belmont Park.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Proviso Poised For Just A Game</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/proviso-poised-for-just-a-game/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-02T23:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Proviso, already a Grade 1 stakes winner against males, will face five talented fillies and mares in the 17th running of the Grade 1, $400,000 Just a Game presented by VisitNassauCounty.com, which is part of the undercard for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tidal Pool Tops 12 in Betfair TV Acorn</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/tidal-pool-tops-12-in-betfair-tv-acorn/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-02T23:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Saturday’s 80th running of the $300,000 Betfair TVG Acorn has drawn a full field of 13 sophomore fillies, all seeking Grade 1 glory in the mile-long first jewel of the Betfair TVG Triple Tiara, which also includes the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks and Grade 1 Alabama, both run at Saratoga Race Course later in the summer.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Gio Ponti Seeks To Pour Another Manhattan</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/gio-ponti-seeks-to-pour-another-manhattan/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-02T22:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With four Grade 1 victories on his resume, Gio Ponti captured dual Eclipse Awards as the top turf male and leading older horse in the country.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Zito-Trained Ice Box is solid 3-1 Favorite Over 11 in the Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/zito-trained-ice-box-is-solid-3-1-favorite-over-11-in-the-belmont-stakes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-02T19:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Saturday’s 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, which marks the finish line for the 2010 Triple Crown, could be the starting point for racing’s next star.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Draw Quotes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/belmont-stakes-draw-quotes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-02T18:54:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Dale Romans, trainer of First Dude (No. 11, 7-2): “When Ramon [Dominguez] jumped off him after the Florida Derby with all the trouble he was in, he said...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Field for the Belmont Stakes is Set!</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/2/the-field-for-the-belmont-stakes-is-set/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-02T16:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - June 1</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/1/belmont-stakes-notes---june-1/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-01T21:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With his 3-year-olds Ice Box and Fly Down facing 1 1/2-mile runs Saturday in the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito saw no reason to deviate from the race preparation to which the two colts have grown accustomed.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Jockeys to Visit Ronald McDonald House</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/1/belmont-jockeys-to-visit-ronald-mcdonald-house/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-01T15:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 3, more than a half-dozen jockeys from Belmont Park will ride into the hearts of families at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island as part of the annual Jockey Day event.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>HRRN to Provide National Radio Broadcast of Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/6/1/hrrn-to-provide-national-radio-broadcast-of-belmont-stakes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-06-01T15:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday that for the second consecutive year, HRRN will provide the exclusive terrestrial radio broadcast of the Belmont Stakes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Prize Package Winner Announced</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/31/belmont-stakes-prize-package-winner-announced-2010/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-31T19:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Robert Parnell of Shrewsbury Township, N.J. is the winner of third annual Belmont Stakes Prize Package, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced today. Parnell will receive two premium tickets to the Belmont Stakes and a two night stay at The Garden City Hotel. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 31</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/31/belmont-stakes-notes---may-31/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-31T18:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Belmont Stakes hopeful Drosselmeyer had his final serious move for Saturday’s 142nd running of the “Test of the Champion,” drilling five furlongs in a bullet 59.65 this morning under exercise rider Juan Quintero.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Empire State Building Will Shine Green and White to Celebrate the Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/31/the-empire-state-building-green-and-white-2010/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-31T15:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Empire State Building will honor the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) shining its world-famous tower lights in green and white on Friday, June 4, 2010.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Pletcher-Trained Interactif Joins Belmont Field</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/31/pletcher-trained-interactif-joins-belmont-field/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-31T14:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Interactif will compete in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, trainer Todd Pletcher announced Monday morning. With the presence of Interactif, the Belmont is now expected to feature a field of 12.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Zito's got the goods for Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/31/zitos-got-the-goods-for-belmont-stakes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-31T14:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One of the many pet phrases trainer Nick Zito uses comes from a preacher friend: "Great expectations bring great disappointment." When it comes to the Belmont Stakes, Zito has far exceeded expectations in recent years.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 30</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/30/belmont-stakes-notes---may-30/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-30T20:54:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito put the finishing touches on the second of his two Belmont Stakes candidates Sunday morning, sending Grade 2 Dwyer winner Fly Down out for a bullet half-mile work over the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 29</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/29/belmont-stakes-notes---may-29/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-29T18:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[First Dude tuned up for the 142nd running of next Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes this morning with a solid five-furlong work under exercise rider Tammy Fox.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 28</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/28/belmont-stakes-notes---may-28/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-28T20:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Belmont hopeful Stately Victor arrived at Belmont Park a few hours behind schedule Thursday, but no worse for the trip]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Draw to be Streamed Online, Broadcast on MSG+</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/28/belmont-draw-to-be-streamed-online-broadcast-on-msg/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-28T19:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In addition to the coverage provided by the MSG+ television network, video of Wednesday’s post position draw for the 142nd running of the June 5, Grade 1 Belmont Stakes will be streamed live at on BelmontStakes.com at the following link: http://www.belmontstakes.com/livestream/ ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA To Offer $1 Million Guaranteed Pick 4 and Pick 6 on Belmont Stakes Day</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/28/nyra-to-offer-1-million-guaranteed-pick-4-and-pick-6-on-belmont-stakes-day/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-28T16:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is offering a $1 Million Guaranteed All Graded Stakes Pick 4 and a $1 Million Guaranteed All Graded Stakes Pick 6 on Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 5...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Betfair TVG Sponsors Triple Tiara</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/28/betfair-tvg-sponsors-triple-tiara/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-28T15:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced a partnership with Betfair TVG that includes the creation of the Betfair TVG Triple Tiara, ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Grening, Fortus Win Inaugural Joe Hirsch Writing Awards</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/27/grening-fortus-win-inaugural-joe-hirsch-writing-aw/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-27T21:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[David Grening of the Daily Racing Form and Bob Fortus of The Times-Picayune in New Orleans earned top honors...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 27</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/27/belmont-stakes-notes---may-27/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-27T20:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The likely field for the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes swelled to 11 Thursday with the announcement that Ike and Dawn Thrash’s Dave in Dixie is targeting the June 5 race.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>McLaughlin in familiar spot for Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/27/mclaughlin-in-familiar-spot-for-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-27T16:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The last time the Belmont Stakes was held without the Kentucky Derby winner and the Preakness winner in the field was 2006, and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin won the race with Jazil.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 26</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/26/belmont-stakes-notes---may-26/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-26T19:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Make Music for Me, one of 10 hopefuls for the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 5, jogged for a second day around the Belmont Park oval right after the renovation break, said exercise rider Andy Durnin.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>'Victor' gives Maker first Belmont trip</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/25/victor-gives-maker-first-belmont-trip/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-26T00:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Mike Maker was a stablehand and assistant for D. Wayne Lukas during a six-year stretch when Lukas won four runnings of the Belmont Stakes. "Never went to one," said Maker, who remained behind in Kentucky while Tabasco Cat (1994), Thunder Gulch (1995), Editor's Note (1996), and Commendable (2000) won the final leg of the Triple Crown for Lukas. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>It's Drosselmeyer's turn</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/25/its-drosselmeyers-turn/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-26T00:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The road to this year's Triple Crown has taken plenty of detours for the WinStar Farm of Bill Casner and Kenny Troutt. It culminated with a victory in the Kentucky Derby with Super Saver, but there have been plenty of twists and turns along the way, enough to test their fortitude.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Day Notes - May 23</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/23/belmont-stakes-day-notes---may-23/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-23T21:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With trainer Alexis Barba looking on, Make Music for Me had his first breeze at Belmont Park Sunday morning, covering a mile in 1:43.65 in preparation for the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 22</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/22/belmont-stakes-notes---may-22/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-22T21:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Preakness runner-up First Dude arrived at Belmont Park early Saturday morning and at 8:30 a.m. was munching away on hay in his stall in Mike Maker’s barn. Plans call for the Stephen Got Even colt to jog Sunday, and then gallop up to next Saturday’s final tuneup for the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>"They're Off" In the 2010 Belmont Stakes Festival</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/21/theyre-off-in-the-2010-belmont-stakes-festival/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-21T19:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A week-long festival of events to celebrate the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes kicks off on Saturday, May 29 with a parade along Hempstead Turnpike...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Day Notes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/21/belmont-stakes-day-notes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-21T18:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Make Music for Me, who rallied from last to finish fourth in the Kentucky Derby in his most recent start, is slated to work one mile Sunday morning at Belmont Park
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA Offers Transportation Option for Belmont Stakes Day</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/21/nyra-offers-transportation-option-for-belmont-stakes-day/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-21T16:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 4, 1905, Belmont Park opened. It was an historic day for another reason – the opening of the “Taj Mahal of Racing” also created the first traffic jam in Long Island’s history.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Garden City Hotel Celebrates the 142nd Running of the Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/20/the-garden-city-hotel-celebrates-the-142nd-running-of-the-belmont-stakes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-20T21:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Belmont Festival Sponsor Is Gathering Spot for Hat Trunk Show and Who’s Who in Horse Racing

 
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Dublin to bypass Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/20/dublin-to-bypass-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-20T20:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Dublin has been withdrawn from consideration for the 142nd Belmont Stakes on June 5, meaning no horse will have run in all three Triple Crown events this year.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Smith to ride Drosselmeyer in Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/20/smith-to-ride-drosselmeyer-in-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-20T20:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has been tabbed by WinStar Farm to ride Drosselmeyer in the $1 million Belmont Stakes, it was announced Thursday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Ice Box works for Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/18/ice-box-works-for-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-18T21:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ice Box, the Kentucky Derby runner-up and probable favorite for the $1 million Belmont Stakes, worked four furlongs in 49.65 seconds on Tuesday morning over the Saratoga training track.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Centerplate Introduces New Menu Concepts for 2010 Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/18/centerplate-introduces-new-menu-concepts-for-2010-belmont-stakes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-18T19:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Centerplate, the leading hospitality provider to North America’s premier sports stadiums and convention centers, will partner with Chef Frank Falcinelli and Chef Frank Castronovo, chefs and proprietors of Brooklyn’s Frankies 457 and Manhattan’s Frankies 17 ... ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Velazquez to ride Fly Down in Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/18/velazquez-to-ride-fly-down-in-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-18T18:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No more calls, please, we have a winner. John Velazquez has been tabbed by trainer Nick Zito to ride Fly Down in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5, the Hall of Fame trainer told Daily Racing Form on Tuesday morning.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Drosselmeyer works, Make Music for Me arrives</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/17/drosselmeyer-works-make-music-for-me-arrives/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-18T00:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Drosselmeyer, the runner-up to Fly Down in the Dwyer Stakes here on May 8, worked four furlongs in 47.64 seconds Monday morning as he continues preparation for a start in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5.
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Post Preakness, 142nd Belmont Stakes Looms Large</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/16/post-preakness-142nd-belmont-stakes-looms-large/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-16T21:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Triple Crown trail comes to an end at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 5, with the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, which is expected to draw several contenders from the Kentucky Derby and Preakness as well as a number of 3-year-olds just rounding into top form.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>'Lucky' gets perfect Preakness trip</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/15/lucky-gets-perfect-preakness-trip/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-16T01:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Five years ago, Martin Garcia, recently arrived from his native Mexico, was working in a deli in Northern California near Pleasanton racetrack when a patron walked in and asked him, based on his size, if he had ever thought of being a jockey.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA Launches Dedicated Belmont Stakes Twitter Feed</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/13/nyra-launches-dedicated-belmont-stakes-twitter-feed/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-13T20:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will provide fans with regular updates on the third jewel of racing’s Triple Crown on the official Twitter page of the Belmont Stakes, located at Twitter.com/BelmontStakes. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Day Notes - May 12</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/12/belmont-stakes-day-notes---may-12/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-12T18:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The speedy Eightyfiveinafifty had his first work Saturday since a fourth-place finish in the Grade 3, one-mile Derby Trial in the mud at Churchill Downs on April 24, covering a half-mile in 47.06 over the main track at Aqueduct.  The move was the fastest of nine at the distance.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lone Star Derby winner Game On Dude possible for Belmont </title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/9/lone-star-derby-winner-game-on-dude-possible-for-belmont-/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-09T20:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert may have a starter for the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5 in Game On Dude, a 4 ½-length winner of Saturday’s Grade 3 Lone Star Derby.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fly Down Soars to Windy Dwyer Victory; Belmont Next?</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/8/fly-down-soars-to-windy-dwyer-victory-belmont-next/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-08T23:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Fly Down’s last-to-first victory in the Grade 2, $200,000 Dwyer on a blustery Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park may have earned the colt a shot at the Belmont Stakes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Notes - May 7</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/7/belmont-stakes-notes---may-7/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-07T18:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The newest member of trainer Kiaran McLaughlin’s barn is Belmont Stakes hopeful Uptowncharlybrown, most recently third in the Grade 2 Lexington at Keeneland on April 17. “He’s a really nice horse and we are happy to have him,” said McLaughlin. “We’ll work him tomorrow, and hopefully every Saturday up to the Belmont Stakes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Bash to Benefit Equine Research and Backstretch Employee Services Team</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/7/belmont-bash-to-benefit-equine-research-and-backstretch-employee-services-team/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-07T15:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[VIP packages to the 2010 Belmont Stakes and Breeders’ Cup as well a vacation in Isle of Palms, S.C., will be among the featured auction items when the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and The Jockey Club play host to the Belmont Bash on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at The Garden City Hotel in Garden City, N.Y.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sophs Hoping to use Dwyer as Springboard</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/6/sophs-hoping-to-use-dwyer-as-springboard/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-06T23:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[When the horses enter the gate for the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 5, the WinStar Farm connections of Super Saver are hoping its Kentucky Derby winner will be vying to become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Todd Pletcher Podcast</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/5/todd-pletcher-podcast/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-05T19:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Todd Pletcher discusses his first Kentucky Derby victory with Super Saver, including his thoughts on Calvin Borel and the quick two-week turnaround to the Preakness. In addition, he discusses the possibility of Devil May Care going to the Belmont Stakes and the status of Grade 1 Met Mile contender Quality Road.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>In Wake of Derby, Several Look to June 5 Belmont Stakes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/2/in-wake-of-derby-several-look-to-june-5-belmont-stakes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-02T21:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winning Kentucky Derby trainer Todd Pletcher, whose Super Saver is headed to Baltimore for the second leg of the Triple Crown, did not rule out the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 5, as the next start for the filly Devil May Care, who was 10th in the 20-horse Derby field.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Borel masters another Derby</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/2/borel-masters-another-derby/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-02T14:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[From his seat aboard Dean's Kitten in the back of the pack in Saturday's Kentucky Derby at sloppy Churchill Downs, jockey Robby Albarado said he made a point to find where Calvin Borel was in the race aboard Super Saver.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Super Saver gives Pletcher a Derby win</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/5/2/super-saver-gives-pletcher-a-derby-win/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-05-02T14:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The week had been emotionally draining for both trainer Todd Pletcher and the WinStar Farm of Bill Casner and Kenny Troutt. Both had multiple entries for the 136th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs, but went to battle with less ammunition than they first envisioned.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Derby favorites draw tricky posts</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/29/derby-favorites-draw-tricky-posts/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-29T15:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The top two choices in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday have 'em surrounded. Lookin At Lucky, the favorite, drew the rail, and Sidney's Candy, the second choice, drew the outside post in a field of 20 when post positions were drawn on Wednesday for Derby 136 at Churchill Downs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eskendereya out of Derby</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/25/eskendereya-out-of-derby/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-25T17:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eskendereya, the strong favorite for Saturday's 136th Kentucky Derby, was withdrawn from the race Sunday morning because of swelling in his left front leg, trainer Todd Pletcher said.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Alphie's Bet may try Belmont Stakes next</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/25/alphies-bet-may-try-belmont-stakes-next/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-25T17:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Alphie's Bet broke slowly in Saturday's $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes at Hollywood Park, raced near the back of the field for the first half of the race, and still made winning look easy.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Afleet Again a Swift Stunner in Wild Withers</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/24/afleet-again-a-swift-stunner-in-wild-withers/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-24T22:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Afleet Again charged down the middle of the stretch past Ibboyee and favored D’ Funnybone and onto a 24-1 upset in the 131st running of the Grade 3, $150,000 Withers for 3-year-olds Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Watch and Wager on Kentucky Derby, Oaks at Beautiful Belmont Park </title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/23/watch-and-wager-on-kentucky-derby-oaks-at-beautiful-belmont-park-/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-23T16:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Belmont Park hosts the final leg of the Triple Crown on June 5, and it’s also the perfect place to catch all of the simulcast action from Churchill Downs during the first weekend in May, in addition to quality live racing in New York. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>$1 Million Belmont Stakes Highlights Belmont Park Meet </title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/22/1-million-belmont-stakes-highlights-belmont-park-meet-/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-23T03:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[When the historic iron gates swing open for Belmont Park’s 2010 spring/summer meet on Friday, April 30, the finish line for the Triple Crown will be awaiting its next champion.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Tickets Now Available Online</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/19/belmont-stakes-tickets-now-available-online/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-19T19:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Tickets for the 142nd Belmont Stakes, scheduled to be run Saturday, June 5, at Belmont Park, are now available online at Ticketmaster.com and also through downloadable forms at BelmontStakes.com.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eskendereya Rolls to 9¾-Length Wood Memorial Win</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/3/eskendereya-rolls-to-9¾-length-wood-memorial-win/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-03T23:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Taking command at the top of the stretch, heavily favored Eskendereya blew away five rivals to take the 86th running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Wood Memorial  at Aqueduct Racetrack by an authoritative 9¾ lengths over Jackson Bend. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eightyfiveinafifty Scorching in Bay Shore Win</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/4/3/eightyfiveinafifty-scorching-in-bay-shore-win/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-04-03T21:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Outfitted with a blinker to keep him on a straight path, Eightyfiveinafifty once again looked like one of the fastest 3-year-olds in the country, scoring a dominating victory in the 50th running of the Grade 3, $200,000 Bay Shore at Aqueduct Racetrack. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA Unveils 2010 Belmont Stakes Logo </title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/3/11/nyra-unveils-2010-belmont-stakes-logo-/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-03-11T23:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association has unveiled the logo for the 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes, the 1½-mile “Test of the Champion,” the longest and final leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown for three-year-olds.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Awesome Act Takes to the Dirt in Gotham</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/3/6/awesome-act-takes-to-the-dirt-in-gotham/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-03-06T23:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[English import Awesome Act took a major step forward on the Triple Crown trail Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, charging to an impressive victory over nine other 3-year-olds to take the Grade 3, $250,000 Gotham Stakes in his first start on dirt. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA Announces 2010 Belmont Spring/Summer Schedule</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2010/3/4/nyra-announces-belmont-springsummer-schedule/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2010-03-04T17:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced the stakes schedules for the 2010 Belmont Park Spring/Summer Meet.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Follow-up Notes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/7/belmont-stakes-follow-up-notes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-07T18:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird obviously loves New York – so much so, that he could return this summer to run at Saratoga Race Course in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes and the Grade 1, $1 million Shadwell Travers Stakes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>For Borel, no win and no regrets</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/7/for-borel-no-win-and-no-regrets/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-07T14:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a town known for its sports guarantees, Calvin Borel proved to be more Patrick Ewing than Joe Namath or Mark Messier. Borel spent all week guaranteeing that Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird would win Saturday's Belmont Stakes ... ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sweet 'Bird' of Youth Delivers for Desormeaux, Ice</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/sweet-bird-of-youth-delivers-for-desormeaux-ice/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-07T02:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Redemption came from off the pace Saturday afternoon, on a day when speed ruled and youth was served. Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux, after six failed tries that included “the toughest beat in history” with Real Quiet in 1998 and last year’s aborted Triple Crown attempt with Big Brown ... ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Day Crowd of 52,861 Wagers $9,021,196 On Track</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/belmont-stakes-day-crowd-of-52861-wagers-9021196-on-track/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-07T01:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A crowd of 52,861 wagered $9,021,196 on Belmont Stakes Day races, a 2 percent increase over $8,843,720 in 2007, the most recent year when a Triple Crown was not on the line.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Belmont Stakes Quotes </title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/belmont-stakes-quotes-/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-07T00:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Gio Ponti Rallies To Take Woodford Reserve Manhattan</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/gio-ponti-rallies-to-take-woodford-reserve-manhattan/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-07T00:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With a tremendous run down the middle of the stretch, Castleton Lyons Farm’s Gio Ponti scored his second consecutive Grade 1 victory as he went from last to first in the 108th running of the $400,000 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Summer Bird surprises in Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/summer-bird-surprises-in-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-06T23:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Summer Bird, the other son of Birdstone in the race, rallied wide into the stretch and ran down the embattled trio of Dunkirk, Mine That Bird, and Charitable Man to win Saturday's $1 million Belmont Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths under Kent Desormeaux.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Not-Too Shabby 'Gabby' Wires Acorn</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/not-too-shabby-gabby-wires-acorn/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-06T23:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Although she was the early pacesetter in the Kentucky Oaks before Rachel Alexandra chewed the scenery, Arnold Zetcher’s Gabby’s Golden Girl was virtually ignored Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park in the 79th running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Acorn for three-year-old fillies at a mile.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Munnings' Victory Pretty As a Picture</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/munnings-victory-pretty-as-a-picture/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-06T23:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s Munnings, who has won only once in five previous starts, split horses in the lane Saturday afternoon and powered on to a 5 ¼-length victory in the 25th running of the Grade 2, $250,000 Woody Stephens Stake for three-year-olds at seven furlongs.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Streak Goes On For Diamondrella in Just A Game</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/the-streak-goes-on-for-diamondrella-in-just-a-game/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-06T23:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Castletop Stable’s Diamondrella (GB) continued her winning streak and her love affair with Belmont Park, as she took the outside path under jockey Rajiv Maragh ... ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Fabulous Strike Prevails in Whoop-De-Do True North</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/fabulous-strike-prevails-in-whoop-de-do-true-north/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-06T23:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Fabulous Strike Prevails in Whoop-De-Do True North]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mine That Bird even money in early betting</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/6/mine-that-bird-even-money-in-early-betting/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-06T19:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[By mid-day Saturday, Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird was established as a strong favorite for the Belmont Stakes. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Trainers Wrap Up Preparations For 141st Belmont</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/5/trainers-wrap-up-preparations-for-141st-belmont/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-05T17:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Trainer Chip Woolley radiated confidence Friday morning after Belmont Stakes favorite Mine That Bird galloped strongly over Belmont Park’s sloppy main track, but politely declined to predict a victory for the little gelding in tomorrow’s 141st running of the Grade 1, $1 million “Test of the Champion.” ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Jockeys Ride Into The Hearts of Families at The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/5/jockeys-ride-into-the-hearts-of-families-at-the-ronald-mcdonald-house-of-long-island/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-05T17:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 4th, seven world-class jockeys took a detour from the racetrack to visit families at The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island ... ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NYRA to Offer $0.10 Superfectas Friday, Saturday June 5&amp;6</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/5/nyra-to-offer-0.10-superfectas-friday-saturday-june-56/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-05T17:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York Racing Association, Inc. will offer $ 0.10 Superfectas on all Self-Service terminals, Telebet and Internet wagering this Friday, June 5 and Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 6.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Woody Stephens Next Step For Undefeated Everyday Heroes</title><link href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/story/2009/6/5/woody-stephens-next-step-for-undefeated-everyday-heroes/" /><id>urn:uuid:f622e84a-f73a-4f92-b993-2fbd16a6eb2c</id><updated>2009-06-05T17:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Trainer Tim Ritchey knows what it takes to win the Belmont Stakes, which he did in 2005 with Afleet Alex. He also knows that you can’t just go into a race like that without the properly prepared horse.  ]]></summary></entry></feed>