Belmont Stakes

Joel Rosario looks on from atop of Orb at the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Trainer McGaughey Hoping Orb Will Be Ready For Belmont Stakes

Trainer Shug McGaughey is still thinking Belmont Stakes for his Kentucky Derby winner after Orb had no problems galloping a mile Thursday morning at Belmont Park.

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Orb Vs. Oxbow: A Rematch In The Making At The Belmont

It appears a rematch is in the making. Both trainers are giving every indication their classic-winning colts will run in the Belmont on June 8.

2013/05/19

The field breaks from the gate during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2012. Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the favorite this year. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

138th Preakness Stakes: Monzo’s Preview, Predictions And Horses Worth Betting

Orb drew the unfortunate rail, taking the first post. Let’s break down the field, starting with the Kentucky Derby winner.

2013/05/17

Proposed Cosmos stadium at Belmont Park (credit: Spectorgroup / Populous / Cameron)

New York Cosmos Planning New Soccer Stadium At Belmont Park Racetrack

The proposal also includes plans for restaurants, retail space, a hotel and a park. It would be built in a corner of the Elmont property that borders New York City.

2013/01/16

I'll Have Another (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another Ailing Well Before Belmont

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another was ailing well before he was retired from racing with a tendon injury the day ahead of his bid to win the Belmont Stakes.

2012/07/11

J. Paul Reddam, I'll Have Another (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another Owner Admits Greed Had ‘Something To Do’ With Selling Colt Overseas

J. Paul Reddam says he sold his Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner to a farm in Japan for $10 million, a price that far exceeded any amount he was offered in the United States.

2012/07/10

I'll Have Another at the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another Says His Final Good-Bye

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another paraded between races at Betfair Hollywood Park on Saturday, giving fans at the colt’s home track a chance to cheer him one last time before he heads off to stud.

2012/07/07

Liguori: What A Weekend!

Let’s give some love to LeBron James, Union Rags, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, the Seawolves and to a Chinese woman named Shanshan Feng.

2012/06/12

Union Rags comes up along the inside during the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park - Elmont, NY - Jun 9, 2012 (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Belmont Stakes Revives Talk Of Casino Near Belmont Park

The thrills and economic boost of Saturday’s Belmont Stakes horse race have revived talk of bringing a casino to Belmont Park, WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs reported.

2012/06/11

After Belmont, What’s Next? Summer Season For 3-Year-Olds Could Be Interesting

Belmont winner Union Rags, and perhaps another 3-year-old or two, such as trainer Bob Baffert’s Bodemeister and Paynter, will try to make a run at a division championship with a sizzling summer campaign.

2012/06/11

Belmont Stakes Benefits From Thrilling Finish Despite Scratch Of I’ll Have Another

Even with the absence of I’ll Have Another and his bid to win the Triple Crown, horse racing had a successful day at the Belmont Stakes.

2012/06/10

Bob Baffert A Runner-Up Again At The Belmont

It happened again Saturday, when Union Rags nipped the trainer’s front-running Paynter at the wire and won the Belmont Stakes.

2012/06/09

Mario Gutierrez Takes A Bow At Belmont Park

Gutierrez was presented a plaque hours before the Belmont by Carlos M. Sada, the consul general for Mexico based in New York, commemorating the wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

2012/06/09

Newly Retired I’ll Have Another Exits The Winner’s Circle

Trainer Doug O’Neill gave his horse three friendly slaps on the flank, removed his saddle, and I’ll Have Another was led out of the Belmont Park winner’s circle into retirement.

2012/06/09