Showing posts with label Belmont Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Belmont Park. Show all posts

Monday, June 8, 2015

Friday, June 5, 2015

147th Belmont Stakes: Will it Finally Happen (in 37 years)?


The final piece of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown will fit on Saturday.

It's been 37 years since a thoroughbred has won at Belmont, Pimlico and Churchill. It has been a cursed moment in animal-related sports. American Pharaoh is currently the favorite, but there's Frosted (6) and Materiality (8) which can prove them wrong.

Always remember, bet wisely if you're either at Belmont or at an OTB facility. Also watch the race, whose post time is at 6:50pm ET on NBC (in the states).

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Quaker Oatmeal: It's the 'Coward's Way Out.'

California Chrome's trainer Steve Coburn (rocking the Wilford Brimley moustache) after his horse finished fourth at Belmont Park, and a Triple Crown bid failed:
 


I know what he wants, but we know he's not selling Quaker Oats or diabetes testing supplies. California Chrome also suffered a hoof injury at some point during the race.

Friday, June 6, 2014

146th Belmont Stakes Saturday: Can California Chrome Break the 36-Year Itch?


The final leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing is on Saturday. California Chrome blasted through the field to take the races at Churchill and Pimlico. Now it's off to hot Belmont Park for the final leg on Saturday.

California Chrome has got the clearance by the NYRA to wear a nasal strip, similar to the one worn for Churchill and Pimlico. Will that strip work in very hot conditions Saturday? Tune in to NBC after 6pm NAEDT.

At this moment, California Chrome is the favorite at 3/5. But plenty of great contenders to steal the show as well. Do research before betting.