Hot Rod Charlie is among the favorites for this year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, coming to New York on June 5. ABR’s Penelope Miller met up with the fan favorite on Thursday morning as he trained for the Test of the Champion.
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Belmont Stakes Diary: Patrick O’Neill on Hot Rod Charlie’s Chances, Paying Good Fortune Forward
Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, had a different interest from most college kids when he was an undergraduate student and a member of Brown University’s football team. He insisted on adding TVG to the fraternity house’s cable television package; he was the one who watched horse racing at every opportunity, including in class, and in film study prior to practice.
Why Belmont Day is Much More Than the Belmont Stakes
This Saturday, Belmont Park will host the $1.5 million, Grade 1 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets. This year’s 1 ½-mile “Test of the Champion” concludes this year’s Triple Crown series, and features some of the country’s top 3-year-olds.
Where to Watch/Listen: Belmont Stakes Week 2021
One of the biggest weeks in horse racing kicks off Thursday, June 3 with the start of the Belmont Stakes Festival at Belmont Park. The four-day event is highlighted by the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 5, where eight 3-year-old Thoroughbreds are slated to contest the final leg of the Triple Crown.
