Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll. Week 17 of the 2024 Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through May 20, 2024. Seize the Grey, winner of the Preakness Stakes May 18 at Pimlico, enters the latest poll at No. 3.
Remembering The Imperial, Elegant Ruffian
Bill Nack will never forget the phone call he received from fellow sportswriter John Pricci in June 1974, urging him to come to Belmont Park to see a 2-year-old filly make her second career start after she dominated by 15 lengths in her debut on May 22.
Seventeen Fun Facts About the 2024 Belmont Stakes
This year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will be held June 8, but there is a notable twist to the final jewel of the 2024 Triple Crown.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 22
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Kempton, Ayr, Warwick, Yarmouth and Southwell.