The Belmont Stakes has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1867, which means there is no shortage of interesting numbers associated with the race that is often called the “Test of the Champion.”
Category: Horse Racing News
Great Hops and Fast Horses: Nine Bars and Breweries to Visit in Saratoga Springs
There’s so much to explore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., if you’re planning to visit for the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival June 3-7 at Saratoga Race Course. Well before you get to the track, you have to check out what Saratoga has to offer when it comes to food and drink. This article is for my fellow beer drinkers.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Acing the Late Double Saturday at Churchill
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.
National Horseplayers Championship Grand Prize Raised to $1 Million for 2027
Lexington, KY (May 28, 2026): On the heels of arguably the most exciting National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) in the 27-year history of the event, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that the winner of the 2027 NHC will receive a cash prize of $1,000,000 along with a coveted Eclipse Award symbolically recognizing the important contribution all horseplayers make to the sport.
