Todd Pletcher

BLINKERS OFF 308: Belmont Stakes 150 Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 150th running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes where Justify looks to become the 13th Triple Crown winner in history, then give rapid-fire selections for […]

Belmont Stakes

Justify Set to Take Final Step Towards Triple Crown Glory from Rail in 150th Belmont Stakes

ELMONT, NY – Can he do it? Can Justify join Seattle Slew as the only undefeated Triple Crown winner, and become the 13th 3-year-old to accomplish that feat, before an expected […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 307: Justify Triple Crown Chances and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes dive into Justify’s chances of winning the 150th Belmont Stakes next weekend, becoming just the 13th Triple Crown winner in history, then give rapid-fire selections for […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Triple Crown: Top 5 Ways Justify Can Get Beat in Belmont Stakes

When the Triple Crown is on the line, the nervous energy before the Belmont Stakes is unmatched by any other moment in sports. It’s difficult to not feel chills go […] Read More

Race Previews

Pimlico Special Preview: Pletcher Holds Strong Hand with Two Runners

The 48th running of the Pimlico Special has attracted a solid field of nine horses, six of which are graded stakes winners, on a 14-race card on Friday, the day […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Happy Happy Happy

The week in-between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes did not disappoint, thanks to a stellar card at Belmont Park. Everyone seems to be talking about the Preakness, and rightfully […] Read More

Race Recaps

Hi Happy Super in G1 Man o’ War

ELMONT, NY – La Providencia’s Argentinian homebred Hi Happy became a Grade/Group 1 winner on multiple continents on Saturday, running off $700,000 Man o’ War Stakes at Belmont Park. Breaking sharply from post […] Read More

Race Previews

Man o’ War Stakes Preview: Hi Happy on the Rise for Pletcher

The Grade 1, $700,000 Man o’ War Stakes will go off as race 11 at Belmont Park on Saturday. With a post time of 6:50 p.m. ET, the 60th running […] Read More

Race Recaps

Maraud Takes G2 American Turf

LOUISVILLE, KY – Treadway Racing Stable’s Maraud exploded late in the stretch and held sway to take Saturday’s Grade 2, $300,000 American Turf Stakes presented by Ram Trucks at Churchill Downs. Breaking […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preview: Will the Curse be Lifted?

After months of anticipation, it’s finally Kentucky Derby time! The 1 1/4-mile event will kick off the Triple Crown series as the centerpiece of Saturday’s 14-race program and will go […] Read More