The challenges for California racing have been well documented as the state attempts to offer strong purses and maintain field size while competing for horses with states that receive purse funding from added gaming. This year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets serves as the latest reminder that those California issues do not include the quality of runners on the track.
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Minnie Hauk wins Oaks at Epsom in O’Brien one-two
Minnie Hauk beats stablemate Whirl to win the Oaks at Epsom in a one-two for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien.
Minnie Hauk wins Oaks at Epsom in O’Brien one-two
Minnie Hauk beats stablemate Whirl to win the Oaks at Epsom in a one-two for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien.
On His Own But Not Alone, Miguel Clement Faces Future After Father’s Passing
Being busy, having responsibilities can be a blessing, or at least a distraction. But for Miguel Clement, mourning necessarily collides with the most public week in his professional life, leaving him with nowhere to escape as he grieves the death of his father. Clement has always known that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and train horses.
