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The Fleur De Lis Handicap, another notable race with a rich history of champions having won it, including Forever Unbridled, Royal Delta and Rachel Alexandra. TJ 7th RACE. Post 9:05PM The 43rd Running of Handicap THE FLEUR DE LIS HANDICAP (Grade II) PURSE $200,000 1 1/8 Miles A HANDICAP FOR FILLIES ...

With the TC races are behind us, there still are some quality races for 3YO's as we await summertime and the Jim Dandy, Haskell and Travers Stakes. The Matt Winn Stake was won by such outstanding 3YO's as Gun Runner, McCraken, Tapiture and Posse. Though this is a short field it brings out a horse th...

So... let’s talk about the points system. Two Triple Crown winners, 3 years apart, since the new points system began in 2012. Does anyone think that was a factor? I find it interesting, and also think it has improved the Derby (at least). Hi Cree, This new points system can very well be the reason ...

So... let’s talk about the points system. Two Triple Crown winners, 3 years apart, since the new points system began in 2012. Does anyone think that was a factor? I find it interesting, and also think it has improved the Derby (at least). I’ve looked at the triple crown winner dates and noticed a p...

After watching the replay over and over I believe Geroux's actions on board Restoring Hope was due to the horse and not the rider. Seems he's a hard to handle horse and the type of horse who needs to be in the clear and after he broke a bit slow...he'd likely rush up into the field, so Geroux figure...

I can see the controversy leading into the first turn of the Belmont Stakes being looked into. It is a bit extraordinary to think a rider as accomplished as Florent Geroux would be a party to such a conspiracy...it is a bit crazy...but it certainly looked strange? The owner of Restoring Hope was a b...

When Justify's sire, Scat Daddy, dropped dead back in 2015 Ashford had already jumped his fee to $100K for 2016. I wonder what it would have been next year? Hi Madelyn, That was a serious loss...no telling where Scat Daddy's stud fee would have gone to. His death will probably guarantee Justify's f...

Below find the press conference after the Belmont Stakes. Baffert with a smile on his face, brought up to Smith about the Preakness and why it was so close (24:30 into the video below). They were very lucky Bravazo didn't have a bit more in the tank because he would have gotten beat in the Preakness...

mehile wrote:How have Justify's silks been changed? Has there been a shift in the owner percentages? I didn't realize they could be changed once they were set unless there was an ownership change.

Hi M,
No it was a deal they made with the co-owners. Today China Horse Club silks were being used, not WinStar's. TJ

Here's the finish of The Belmont Stakes:
Justify...gate to wire, becomes our 13th TC Champion! Now I need one more this decade:>)
Gronkowsi...a very good 2nd.
Hofburg...3rd
Vino Rosso...4th

I've seen the 3 great TC victories of the 70's and was ecstatic to see American Pharoah get the ball rolling again. Growing up I've always heard things good and bad come in three's...so I'm expecting two more TC Champion's in this decade:>) TJ Justify...I think he's a much better horse over a fast t...

Weather Update:
Good News...Looks like the track will be fast for today's Belmont Stakes!!!TJ

I have to post this, you know life on the backstretch is truly amazing. It's 24/7 and runs the gamut from the best to the worst days of your life. Yet it is a family and of course, like a family, there will be some arguments along the way...but just watch the camaraderie between Baffert, Pletcher, ...

Here's the DRF past performances for the Belmont Stakes. TJ
http://www1.drf.com/formulator-web/Free ... ce-race/11

I have to post this, you know life on the backstretch is truly amazing. It's 24/7 and runs the gamut from the best to the worst days of your life. Yet it is a family and of course, like a family, there will be some arguments along the way...but just watch the camaraderie between Baffert, Pletcher, L...