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BH Monday: Sovereignty Conquers Journalism in Belmont
On the June 9 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Frank Angst recap the Belmont Stakes (G1) and hear from trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado after Sovereignty's victory.
Stakes Recap: Belmont & Met Mile
Chris Griffin & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Belmont Stakes and the Met Mile at the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga.
Despite Rain, O'Rourke Sees Sunshine in Spa Numbers
A year ago, it was a Belmont Stakes (G1) week like no other for NYRA president and CEO Dave O'Rourke and his team. This year, it was also a rather unique Belmont Stakes experience for NYRA at the Spa, though for a different reason.
Belmont Stakes 157
Sovereignty wins the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 7, 2025.
Belmont Keys Interest in Sovereignty-Journalism Rematch
It may not match Alydar vs. Affirmed in terms of racing's greatest all-time rivalries. But what happened June 7th in the 157th Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga finally brought a large dose of excitement back to the final leg of the Triple Crown.
Despite Race-Day Changes, Belmont Posts Solid Numbers
On a 2025 Belmont Stakes day that NYRA made some tough decisions to ensure as safe a day as possible, that first responsibility took precedence over any economic indicators but the 12-race card did still manage to surpass $100 million in handle.
Journalism Camp Proud; Eyes Fall Rematch at Del Mar
The public's attention was on Sovereignty after he ran down Journalism to capture the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. But Aron Wellman—president and founder of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, one of Journalism's owners—had eyes on his horse.
Belmont Notebook: Godolphin Team Enjoys the Moment
Belmont Notebook: Godolphin can never be accused of not stopping to smell the roses, and now the white carnations; and starter Scott Jordan makes some Triple Crown history.
Sovereignty Wins Belmont Stakes in KY Derby Repeat
In a stretch run reminiscent of the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), Sovereignty charged past Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes (G1), with Baeza rounding out the trifecta June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.
Gunite's Brother Spice Runner Nips Comport in Iroquois
"He's twice his size, so maybe he can go twice as far," Hall of Fame trainer Asmussen quipped in comparing Spice Runner to Gunite.
Third Meeting for Comport, Spice Runner in Iroquois
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is still 33 weeks away, but the Derby trail officially begins Sept. 13 beneath the twin spires.
Sizing Up Initial Points Race for 2026 Kentucky Derby
The Iroquois Stakes (G3) awards qualifying points to the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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