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FOX Sports Takes Center Stage for Belmont Week Coverage

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:00
Radio and television schedule for week's racing coverage from America's Best Racing.

DeVaux Family Roots Run Deep Around Saratoga

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:00
The DeVaux family, which traveled to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby (G1), has a much shorter commute to provide a cheering section for trainer Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo in the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Triple Crown an Up-and-Down Ride for Brown

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:00
During his summer stay at Saratoga, there will be no need for trainer Chad Brown to travel north to the Great Escape amusement park for a roller coaster ride. He's already been on a wild one during this topsy-turvy Triple Crown season.

Tapit Has Opportunity to Build on Belmont Legacy

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 15:00
Gainesway's marquee sire Tapit is tied with Lexington as the leading sire of Belmont Stakes winners with four. Lexington's Belmont winners won the race between 1868 and 1878.

Vitruvian Man Represents New Twist on Ownership

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00
Music manager Adam Kluger teamed with Vitruvian Man's breeder and co-owner Glenn Sorgenstein and his WC Racing to pitch horse racing to younger people in a fun and cool way that excites and energizes them.

Meet the Field for the 158th Belmont Stakes

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 21:00
A visual look at the field for the 2026 Belmont Stakes in post position order.

Derby Winner Golden Tempo Descends From Remarkable Mare

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 03:00
While a life-threatening injury ended Dancinginmydreams' promising racing career, caring connections helped her forge a new path to the sport's heights that reached a crescendo with Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby (G1) win.

Golden Tempo Holds Top Spot in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 03:00
Heading into the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo maintains his No. 1 spot in the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll released June 2.

Renegade Enjoys Better Luck at Belmont Draw

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 21:00
When trainer Todd Pletcher talked with owner Mike Repole about possible post position landing spots for the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1), the Hall of Fame trainer wasn't choosy.

Meet the 2026 Belmont Stakes Jockeys

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 21:00
Of this year's Belmont Stakes (G1) jockeys, the Ortiz brothers are back aboard the Kentucky Derby (G1) exacta horses Golden Tempo and Renegade in this year's June 6 running at Saratoga Race Course.

Golden Tempo Gets Acquainted With Saratoga's Main Track

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 21:00
On a crisp June 2 morning, one that suggested fall rather than summer is on its way, Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo became acquainted for the first time with Saratoga Race Course's main track.

Racing Still Family Affair for Pulito, Phipps Siblings

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 21:00
When Ogden Mills "Dinny" Phipps died in April 2016 it was a time of overwhelming grief and sorrow for the Phipps family. It also brought one of Thoroughbred racing's most famed stables to a crossroads.

Renegade (2-1) Favored in Field of 9 for Belmont Stakes

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 03:00
The 2026 Triple Crown started with grade 1 winner Renegade as the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1). It will draw to a conclusion that way, too.

BH Monday: Belmont Preview, Durkin on Release of Memoir

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 03:00
On the June 1 episode of BloodHorse Monday: BloodHorse correspondent Bob Ehalt analyzes the Belmont Stakes (G1), legendary track announcer Tom Durkin discusses the release of his new memoir.

Ocelli Skips Belmont, Targets Ohio Derby

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 03:00
No horse will compete in all three Triple Crown races this year as trainer Whit Beckman will target Ocelli at the June 20 Ohio Derby (G3). It marks the first Belmont Stakes (G1) since 1917 to be contested without a Preakness starter.

Golden Tempo Records Final Belmont Breeze at Keeneland

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 21:00
With the Keeneland track to themselves May 30, Golden Tempo and workmate So Sandy complete a half-mile in :48 1/5 as the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner prepares for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1).

Ortiz Believes Golden Tempo Getting Stronger Mentally

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 21:00
Jockey Jose Ortiz talks about Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo's final breeze for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1), which he completed May 30 at Keeneland going :48 1/5 over a half-mile.

Belmont Stakes by the Numbers

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:00
America's Best Racing takes a look at key Belmont Stakes (G1) statistics.

More Selective Grading Could Benefit Triple Crown Races

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:00
The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at how a more selective approach for awarding grade 1 status for races restricted to 3-year-olds might benefit the Triple Crown races.

Belmont Stakes May See a Powershift

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 21:00
Powershift attempts to buck stakes-experience history in the Belmont Stakes (G1) after a maiden victory in his third career start.

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