The jockeys represented in Saturday’s 152ndBelmont Stakes at Belmont Park represent some of the best in the sport, including three prior Belmont Stakes-winning riders and two making their very first start in the classic. Read on to learn more about each jockey slated to compete in the Belmont, including their past history in the race and their overall accomplishments.
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Nashua: A Classic Racehorse
Any rivalry needs something more than great competition to make it legendary. East vs. West. Rich vs. Poor. Big vs. Small. Sprinkle any of those ingredients into a battle between two great athletes and you have something memorable. In 1955, the Kentucky Derby brought together two disparate equine stars. From California came Swaps, the upstart with a modest pedigree who was a blue-collar hero. His rival was a colt from the east with classic bloodlines who hailed from one of the sport’s best-known stables and was trained by the sport’s living legend.
All Systems Go for Tiz the Law in Belmont Stakes
Training continues to progress like clockwork for Tiz the Law, and trainer Barclay Tagg could not be happier about it – or feeling more fortunate.
Twelve Things to Know About the 2020 Belmont Stakes
With a new distance and a new place on the calendar, this year’s Belmont Stakes is unlike any other. A compact field of nine, highlighted by Tiz the Law, is expected for the historic race. Read on for 12 things to know about Saturday’s Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park.
