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There was no Triple Crown on the line, but the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes was historic nonetheless. Trainer Jena Antonucci etched herself into thoroughbred racing history Saturday when … more
Coming off the only defeat of his career, finishing fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality got redemption last Saturday when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes. more
With most of the sports world still idle in the midst of Covid-19, horse racing grabbed the spotlight Saturday evening with the Belmont Stakes serving as the opening leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in history. more
Unraced as a 2-year-old and now undefeated in six lifetime starts, Justify became the 13th Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred horseracing history Saturday by capturing the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes. more
Unraced as a 2-year-old and undefeated in five lifetime starts as a 3-year old, Justify will attempt to become the 13th Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred horseracing history this Saturday in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes. more
Hundreds of people gathered at the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex near Elmont Library on Saturday to kick off the Elmont/Belmont Day Parade, marking the unofficial start of summer and the lead-up … more
With 102,199 euphoric fans hoping to see California Chrome end a 36-year Triple Crown drought, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was in striking distance of the leaders turning for home in last Saturday’s 146th running of the Belmont Stakes. more
In the 36 years since Affirmed swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes to become the 11th Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred horseracing history, a dozen horses have won the first two legs only to fall short at Belmont. more
The 144th running of the Belmont Stakes lost some luster with the stunning scratch of Triple Crown-hopeful I’ll Have Another, but the roar of Saturday’s crowd of 85,811 was nonetheless deafening as pacesetter Paynter turned for home leading a field of 11. more
The holiday weekend is filled with music, in addition to the patriotic celebrations. Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers visit Tilles Center, while Old Westbury Gardens hosts the annual Long Island Mozart Festival. Over at Belmont Park, local bands perform during a "Beach Pary" weekend, as a prelude to the Belmont Stakes. more
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