In a Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets sure to linger as a treasured memory for residents of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for generations to come, 17.70-1 longshot Dornoch pulled a stunning upset by fending off surging Mindframe by half a length Saturday before an electrified crowd at
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National Treasure Dominates Met Mile, Joins Randomized and Cogburn in Earning Breeders’ Cup Berths
With an authoritative victory in a historic edition of the Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap June 8 at Saratoga Race Course, National Treasure moved to the front of the class of the handicap division and gave his
The Sport’s Great Rivalries: Affirmed and Alydar
There are millions of words that can be used to describe the intense emotions rolled into a classic rivalry. Yet there’s just one word, with only three letters, that stamps certain athletic battles as those rare confrontations that can withstand the test of time and grow even more legendary with each passing generation. And. It’s that simple. Whenever you cannot name one participant without the reflexive action of adding that “and” for the second one, you know you have something truly special. Yankees and Red Sox. Celtics and Lakers.
Top of the Class: Star Filly Thorpedo Anna Romps in Acorn Stakes
Just after watching his Longines Kentucky Oaks winner Thorpedo Anna roll to a 5 ½-length victory in the $500,000, Grade 1 DK Horse Acorn Stakes June 7 at Saratoga Race Course, trainer
