In some ways, Swale can be considered the Riva Ridge of the 1980s. Both were champions. Each of them were obscured by a famous stablemate for part of their career. They also registered the first Kentucky Derby win for one of the sport’s most famous farms. Both suffered a loss in the Preakness that kept them from sweeping the Triple Crown. Yet Swale did not save his farm, like Riva Ridge did (sorry, folks, the Secretariat movie got that part wrong).
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, June 4
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Southwell, Leicester, Wolverhampton and Lingfield.4
Multiple New Betting Options to be Offered Belmont Stakes Week
The New York Racing Association revealed Monday a selection of special wagers to be offered during the four-day 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival to be held from Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, at Saratoga Race Course.
What is the Biggest Belmont Longshot? Selling a Ticket for $68,000
The biggest longshot tied to the 2024 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets has nothing to do with any of the horses. If you are looking for a million-to-one shot, then that’s the likely odds on someone actually getting the $53,888 they want on StubHub.com for a seat at the historic first-ever Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
