When the 152nd Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets was finally decided late in the day June 20, the outcome was rather predictable.
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Gamine Dazzles in Acorn, Oleksandra Charges Late to Jaipur Victory
When Gamine was entered into a maiden special weight at Santa Anita Park in March, people paid attention. The 3-year-old Into Mischief filly trained by Bob Baffert was purchased by Michael Lund Peterson for $1.8 million dollars and one could argue she has been a star from the start.
Travers Stakes Set for Aug. 8 as Saratoga Reveals 2020 Stakes Schedule
The Runhappy Travers Stakes will be truly living up to its nickname of “The Midsummer Derby” this year. As part of a revamped Saratoga Race Course schedule, the 1 1/4-mile Travers has been moved up three weeks to an Aug. 8 date with a $1 million purse as the centerpiece of a 71-stakes schedule worth $14.45 million for the 40-day meet July 16-Sept. 7.
NBC Sports’ Kenny Rice on Covering an Unprecedented Belmont Stakes
Although Kentucky native Kenny Rice has a wealth of experience covering horse racing, nothing has quite prepared him for the 152nd edition of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday.
