The $500,000, Grade 1 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Saturday at Saratoga features the third meeting between a pair of millionaires in May Day Ready and Nitrogen.
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The Rivalry That Never Was: Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta
They are, without question, the two best fillies to race on dirt in this century. They most likely would both appear on a Top 10 list of North America’s all-time greatest fillies or mares. Their combined collection of wins includes such prestigious Grade 1 stakes as the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Preakness Stakes, Haskell Stakes, Breeders’ Cup Distaff and Kentucky Oaks. They finished 1-2 in the balloting for 2009 Horse of the Years honors.
Pictured: Woman who died when she was kicked in the head by a horse in tragic accident
Peta Tait has been remembered as an 'incredible person' who left a 'long-standing legacy' in the racing community before her tragic death on Tuesday morning.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, July 2
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Thirsk, Epsom Downs, Worcester and Chepstow.
