Affirmed

Why Justify Won the Kentucky Derby

Each Kentucky Derby unfolds in its own unique way. We may try to compare Derbies of yesteryear to those of the present day, but each has its own idiosyncratic attributes. Still, the Derby’s rich history…

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Big ‘Cap Winner Melatonin Leads Loaded Field in G1, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2016)—Recent Santa Anita Handicap winner Melatonin, streaking Second Summer, Grade I winner Hoppertunity, defending champ Hard Aces and multiple (turf) graded winner Bal a Bali head a field of eight 3-year-olds and up in Saturday’s Grade I, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita, to be contested… Read More

Belmont Stakes

2015 Pursuit of a Personal Triple Crown

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN IN MAY 2015 BEFORE THE BELMONT STAKES As each year passes, the pursuit of a Triple Crown becomes more and more tenuous for me. Being born in December 1978 (only 6 months after the last Triple Crown was won by Affirmed), as each attempt comes and… Read More

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American Pharoah Aims at Breeders’ Cup Classic

Owner Ahmed Zayat announced Thursday morning that he has decided to keep Triple Crown champion American Pharoah in training despite the second-place finish in last weekend’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga. “I have discussed all aspects of American Pharoah’s race last Saturday in the Travers — and his condition since the… Read More

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Podcast

Blinkers Off 131: Belmont Stakes Recap and Triple Crown Reaction

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can view all episodes of Blinkers Off by visiting our podcast page or in iTunes. Blinkers Off 131: Belmont Stakes Recap… Read More

Belmont Stakes

American Pharoah Takes Belmont, Wins Triple Crown

We’ve been on American Pharoah since day 1 and he didn’t disappoint us yet again. American Pharoah is your 147th Belmont Stakes Champion and 12th Triple Crown winner of all time! Zayat Stables’ homebred superstar American Pharoah made history on Saturday, winning the Belmont S. (G1) to become racing’s 12th… Read More

Belmont Stakes

Professional Handicapper Strategies and Selections

The handicappers at MyWinners are offering up selections and strategies for Belmont Stakes Saturday on a few of the key races. Feel free to use their selections mixed with ours and yours. Good luck! The Metropolitan Mile, Race 9 – Selections and strategies presented by Lucky Lou and Parlay Paul… Read More

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Blinkers Off 130: Belmont Stakes Preview

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Post Positions and Morning Line Odds

Zayat Stables Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah drew post 5 for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) to be run June 6 at Belmont Park, and was installed as the 3-5 morning-line favorite. SILKS PP./SC# HORSE JOCKEY TRAINER M/L ODDS 1./ Mubtaahij Irad Ortiz Michael De Kock 10/1… Read More

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History of the Triple Crown

This Saturday American Pharoah will attempt to achieve horse racing immortality and become the 12th Triple Crown winner in racing history, and the first horse to accomplish the feat since 1978. In the following days we’ll have wall to wall handicapping coverage of this historic Belmont Stakes, but today we thought it… Read More