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Casino Drive

Casino Drive's Bid to Upset the Triple Crown

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
Word on the street is, Big Brown had better watch out. This year, Casino Drive will have the added benefit of being ridden by Edgar Prado, a jockey who is notorious for spoiling two of the last three Triple Crown … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Field Coming Together

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
NYRA Stakes Coordination Andrew Byrnes expects the Belmont Stakes field to include: Big Brown, Anak Nakal, Casino Drive, Denis of Cork, Icabad Crane, Macho Again, Tale of Ekati, and Tomcito. Behindatthebar’s trainer Todd Pletcher, will soon make a decision on whether … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Triple Crown Contender Big Brown Jogs Belmont Track

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Big Brown’s hoof injury is healing faster than expected, according to hoof specialist, Ian McKinlay. Healing from a crack in his front left foot, Big Brown was back on the track this morning, completing a 1.5 mile jog at Belmont … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Big Brown to Run in Belmont Despite Cracked Hoof

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 26th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, sees its 133rd running on Saturday, June 7. The Bodog Racebook has all your Belmont Stakes odds, but before you place your bets, be sure you read up on your … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Garret Gomez

Gomez to Replace Leparoux Aboard Macho Again at Belmont

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 25th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Garret Gomez will replace jockey Julien Leparoux for the final leg of the Triple Crown. Trainer Dallas Stewart has said the decision by Macho Again owners (West Point Thoroughbreds) is not a lack of confidence in Leparoux who has ridden … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Big Brown

Big Brown's Shot at the Triple Crown

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
It is no secret that the consensus out there is that Big Brown will be unstoppable at this year’s Belmont Stakes, the last leg of the Triple Crown. Not only did Big Brown win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Robby Albarado to Ride Denis of Cork at Belmont Stakes

by Laura Gosselin | May 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Robby Albarado may ride Denis of Cork to a win at Belmont Stakes (AP Images) With media attention divided between Big Brown’s impressive Derby victory and Eight Belles’ untimely breakdown, the performance of Denis of Cork went almost unnoticed. The Derby … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Tale of Ekati Prepares for Belmont Stakes

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
Exercise rider Kristen Troxell rides Tale of Ekati for a workout at Churchill Downs. (AP Images) Today, Tale of Ekati was preparing for the June 7 Belmont Stakes and what a workout he had! He sped 46.84 seconds over a distance offour furlongs at Belmont Park’s main track. “It was a little quick,” said Robbin Smullen, assistant to Barclay Tagg, who … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Belmont Stakes Contenders

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Belmont Stakes is coming up. Will Big Brown take the Triple Crown? (AP Images) The Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, sees its 133rd running on Saturday, June 7. The Bodog Racebook has all your Belmont Stakes odds, but before you place your bets, be sure you read up on your Belmont Stakes contenders. Big Brown is … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Peter Pan Winner Casino Drive to Race in Belmont Stakes

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
Casino Drive might give Big Brown a run for her money. (AP Images) While the racing establishment focuses on Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown’s quest for the illusive Triple Crown, there is another story unfolding in the thoroughbred world that is increasingly attracting attention. Saturday’s Grade 2 $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes, traditionally a prep for the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes, unveiled a … Read More Read More