Fans were welcomed back to the 2021 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, and ABR's Penelope Miller was on hand at the historic New York racetrack to share the excitement of one of the biggest days in racing in the nation. Check out the slideshow below to join in the fun!
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Photo Diary: A Morning with Belmont Stakes Runner Hot Rod Charlie
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.
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.
