Tale of Ekati to run in Belmont
Tale of Ekati, who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby will enter the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, on June 7 at Belmont Park in New York. Jack Werk, a bloodstock agent in California who manages Fipke’s stable, said that trainer Barclay Tagg and Fipke decided that coming... read more
Casino Drive makes Belmont statement in Peter Pan
Casino Drive announced his presence as a major contender for the June 7 Belmont Stakes with an impressive 5 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park. Casino Drive is a son of Mineshaft out of the mare Better Than Honour, who is the mother of Belmont S... read more
UPS signs deal with Big Brown
Shipping giant UPS is trying to capitalize on Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, whose minority owner named the horse in the company’s honor. The company said Friday it has signed a marketing agreement with jockey Kent Desormeaux and Big Brown’s owners. UPS, also known as United Parcel Ser... read more
Tale of Ekati to Belmont?
While hardly any of Big Brown’s beaten Kentucky Derby foes seem headed for the Preakness Stakes save perhaps one, many are looking ahead to the Belmont. One is Tale of Ekati, who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby. The horse returned to Belmont Park on Sunday and will be pointed to a possible s... read more
Belmont Stakes Horse Race Information
The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race is the third leg of the Triple Crown, following five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, and three weeks after the Preakness Stakes. It is a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) thoroughbred h... read more