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John Velazquez Records His 4,000th Win

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
“This was probably the hardest 10 winners of my career,” Velazquez said. “It feels great to put it behind me and move on to other things. As you get closer to a big number, it seems harder and harder to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Belmont Graded Stakes Rescheduled

by Austin Kent | September 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
The decision the NYRA made to cancel Friday’s nine-race card at Belmont Park was based on a potential four-plus inches of rain expected in New York over the weekend. The cancellation affected two important scheduled graded stakes races which were … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Curlin Looks to Break Cigar's Record in Jockey Club Gold Cup

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
This Saturday, Curlin will defend his title in the Grade I, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. Should Curlin win, he will earn $400,000 and register a major milestone by beating Cigar’s record, the Maryland-bred horse trained by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Fall Racing Season Begins at Belmont

by Patricia Woo | September 4th, 2008 | Add a comment
Summer racing at Saratoga and Del Mar may have come to an end, but the fall championship season at Belmont Park is just beginning. The park’s official opening day is Friday, Sept. 5, but the action really gets underway on … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Curlin Cleared for Man o' War

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 8th, 2008 | Add a comment
Trainer Steve Asmussen announced today that Curlin will be making his turf debut in the $500,000 Man o’ War Stakes (gr. IT) on July 12. With Curlin’s long-term goal being the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) at Longchamp Oct. 5, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Eye on Belmont Park Weekend Horse Racing

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Belmont Park has two Grade I stakes races this weekend, Saturday June 28, 2008. The Suburban H. (gr. I) for three year olds and up and the Mother Goose S. (gr .I) for three-year-old fillies. In the Suburban Handicap 5-year-old … Read More Read More